Nthabeleng Likotsi: The Woman Behind SA’s First Female Owned Bank
Nthabeleng Likotsi is the first woman in South Africa to own a bank. Read her inspiring story here on why she decided to be a pioneer for Black women in financial services.
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The Radical Origins of Denim Day & 4 Bold Black Designers to Celebrate Now
Wednesday, April 28th, marks Denim Day. Established in 1999, Denim Day is about more than the fabric. For the past 22 years, this day and the non-profit behind it, Peace Over Violence, have worked to stand in solidarity with victims of sexual, domestic, and interpersonal violence
5 Black Cosplayers Making Waves On Social Media
Cosplay has been a trendy part of pop culture since the 1990s and now more Black cosplayers are showing off their amazing skills on social media. Take a look at these 5 amazing Black female cosplayers.
Sierra Leone: The Curse of Abundance, Resistance, and a History of Diasporan Repatriation
Today, in 1961, the West African country of Sierra Leone achieved independence from the British. Let’s celebrate the country’s independence by exploring the role of abundant natural resources in the country, resistance to slavery, and its growing legacy of African diaspora repatriation.
Togo Independence Day: Ewe & Afro-Brazilian Migration, Culture, and Cuisine
Today we are celebrating Togo Independence Day by exploring the migration of Ewe and Afro-Brazilian communities into the country, it’s colorful culture and cuisine. Join us!
The Dance Between Instrumentals and Visuals: An Opinion Piece
Choosing the path of a visual artist has come with its fair share of challenges. Whether it was creative blocks or bombardment of mediocrity, I always had a sense of incompleteness. I found myself standing alone, surrounded by chaos.
World Immunization Week: Bringing Us Closer Together
Each year, World Immunization Week is celebrated with a different theme, and this year, the theme is Vaccines Bring Us Closer. According to the CDC, “Vaccines bring us closer to the people, moments, milestones, and goals we care about most.”
Calming Home Organizing Hacks You Need to Help You Declutter
Working from home may have caused your space to be very cluttered so here’s how to spruce up your kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, office, and more with simple techniques that work and won’t make it feel like a task.
World Book and Copyright Day: Celebrate By Supporting Black-Owned Bookstores in Philadelphia
April 23rd, World Book and Copyright Day, is a symbolic date in the world of literature as it is the day Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso la Vega all died in 1616.
International Girls in ICT Day: 5 Women Who Paved The Way
Technology is a significant portion of today’s industries, and the majority of these jobs are dominated by men. Among those men, however, are a number of incredible women who have made huge leaps in their field. Today, we celebrate them.