With the celebration of Congo’s 62nd year of independence, let us seek to highlight a more positive view of the central African nation by way of art through fashion.
We explore relations between the US and the Afro-Caribbean nations of Jamaica and Haiti, including Marcus Garvey’s Back to Africa movement, Haitian Migration to the US during and after the Haitian Revolution, the US occupation of Haiti, and, subsequently, raise a case for reparations.
US-Sierra Leone Relations Through the Centuries, The Legacy of Freed Black Repatriates in Sierra Leone, and Post-Civil War Liberian and Salone Immigrants in Philly Rebuild Resources
In celebration of Liberia’s bicentennial, we are exploring economic, social and political relations between the US and formerly-enslaved societies, with a special focus on Liberia, Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Haiti and more.
Djibouti’s flag was chosen on the day the country achieved independence. Its colors symbolize Djibouti’s beautiful landscapes, multicultural population, and the eternal principles of the country’s national motto: Unité, Égalité, Paix (Unity, Equality, Peace).
Despite the trauma of war, poverty and a generally negative public image, this south-eastern African country boasts positivity through a son of reggae music.
Hip-hop is a culture that has changed America since the 1980s, not just a music genre. Its influence has expanded across the United States, influencing politics and media culture. The issue surrounding hip-hop music and culture has been at the forefront for many years.
I was super impressed to view and find out about the all-African American Re-Collective Orchestra that served as the musical backdrop to CNN’s Juneteenth TV production.
Learn about those diverse narratives and explore Philadelphia’s rich mosaic during National Heritage Month. You’ll be amazed to find that Philly indeed “lives” a good story.
