5 Black-Owned Home Decor Brands to Upgrade Your Space
Be a change maker by showing these five Black-owned home decor brands some financial support and love and make your home unique and fashionable.
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Namibian Resistance: From German and South African Colonization to Independence
Happy Independence Day, Namibia! Join us in commemorating the resilience of Namibians by exploring their tumultuous journey to independence. Learn more here:
World Down Syndrome Day
According to Pediatricians Nationwide, 6,000 babies are born with Down Syndrome in the US each year.
4 South African Black Poets To Celebrate World Poetry Day
In celebrating World Poetry Day, we highlight four South African poets whose work speaks to the many issues of not only the country but the continent at large.
5 Foods That Help with Oral Hygiene
Taking care of your teeth isn’t difficult. Eating the right food can help prevent tooth decay and strengthen your teeth. This World Oral Health Day, learn what foods are right for your teeth.
Tunisia Independence: Carthage, Women’s Rights, and a Complex African Identity
Happy Independence Day, Tunisia! Today we are exploring the ancient city of Carthage, first president Habib Bourguiba’s women’s rights activism, and the influence this North African country has on the world.
Susu as a Vehicle to Advance Economic Mobility
Many communities of the African Diaspora, including those in the informal sector and more, use a traditional African savings method known as Susu.
The Reading Quilt: Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson
Each month, “The Reading Quilt” provides a short review of a book that a teacher 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, Imaginative plot, as well as a mini Lesson plan, and Talking points that stem from the book’s premise. This month, Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson is the focus of QUILT.
Postpartum Depression: Black Mothers Suffering in Silence
Postpartum depression, like many other mental health issues, is often stigmatized but more so in the Black community. Find out more on just how much PPD affects Black women and organizations willing to help.
Lisa Taylor, Director at Fresh Grocer, Leads and Strategically Serves the Community During a Crisis
Lisa Taylor is the Director at Fresh Grocer on Monument Road. After climbing the corporate ladder, she joined the ShopRite team, which is operated by Brown’s Super Stores Inc..