Opinions on the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout in Ghana
On February 24th, 2021, Ghana became the first country in the world to receive the COVAX produced AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine.
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The Beauty of Rejections – Opinion Piece
We expect to be accepted entirely for who we are in every part of our lives, regardless of race, gender, or sexual orientation. In a perfect world, everyone will be accepted, but unfortunately, we live in an asymmetrical reality.
‘Al-Shabaab’ Attacks: Investigating the Armed Conflict, Poverty, and Mismanagement of Natural Resources in Mozambique on Independence Day
On Mozambican Independence Day, June 25th, we are exploring the origins of the current conflict occurring in the northern part of the country.
7 Black Nail Techs Who Are Slaying the Nail Game
Just like makeup and fashion, Black women are the innovators of trends even in the nail art industry. Looking for a cute marble design? How about a cool blue ombre for your upcoming vacation? Check out the seven Black nail techs slaying the game
The Reading Quilt: Juneteenth
Each month “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book that a parent may use to spark conversations about culture and race, along with a learning activity that may help students understand human behavior. Using the acronym QUILT, Slaughter offers readers information about the Quality of writing, Universal theme, and Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month, a book that details a legacy of fortitude and strength against the cruelty of slavery, is the focus of QUILT.
Closed Doors and Empty Seats – The Trend of Absentee Fathers
The saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child,” but what happens when the chief of the tribe leaves the table?
An Ode to My Father: The Lessons in Love That He Taught Me
My father passed away when I was 18 years old, on June 22, 2008, after a long battle with colon cancer. If you check your 2008 calendar, you will notice that he passed 6 days after the celebration of Father’s Day that year.
5 Organizations That Support Black Women’s Mental Health
As a Black woman, you may want to seek professional help from an individual that looks like you; however, that’s not always possible. Check out thse 5 organizations that are here to support the mental health of Black women.
Kun’Tre Pharaoh: Student at HBCU Launches Health Brand Ahead of Ultimate Goal to Own Hospital or Healthcare Clinic
Kun’Tre Pharaoh, a student at Winston-Salem State University, hopes to one day establish and operate a hospital or healthcare clinic that provides services inclusive of a mixture of holistic, traditional and conventional medical practices.
Venus & Serena: The Queens of Tennis
Throughout their careers, the Williams sisters have dominated the tennis world. Winning 30 Grand Slams between the two of them, Olympic Medals, and Wimbledon Trophies, making them truly unstoppable.