Martin Luther King, Jr. Becomes Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate
At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Hydration and Self Care
Did you know that the human body is roughly 65% water? Additionally, we lose water daily through sweating, exhaling and going to the bathroom. We must consistently replenish or else dehydration and its complications may set in.
Tanzania Independence Day: Mount Kilimanjaro, Wildlife and Animal Preservation
On Tanzania’s Independence Day, we take a look inside Mount Kilimanjaro, wildlife in the country and the impact of anti-poaching initiatives in the region.
8 Black Skincare Brands for the Best Self-Care Day
Self-care is a broad term that encompasses just about anything a person does for for themselves, and having a good skincare routine to keep your skin happy and healthy is an easy way to practice self-care. We want to highlight 8 Black-owned skincare brands to add to your at-home facials and skincare routine.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie – One of Africa’s Greatest Modern Writers
From a small town in Nigeria to international stages speaking on the importance of feminism, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has become one of Africa’s most celebrated modern writers whose work has received critical acclaim.
Reduce Gun Violence With Jobs
In 2015, when Arne Duncan moved back to Chicago after serving as President Obama’s education secretary, he set out on a listening tour of perhaps the least listened-to young men in America: Shooters.
Rooting For Tyra Banks On Her 47th Birthday
Tyra Banks set a record by walking in 25 shows during her very first season. She even graced the cover of the Spanish edition of Vogue.
Why PCOS Affects Black Women Differently
PCOS is a common hormonal disorder yet the diagnosis’ rate is low, especially for Black women. Find out more here on how Black women are affected differently.
The Star of Sarafina! – Leleti Khumalo
Leleti Khumalo, a South African actress known for her leading role in the internationally acclaimed movie and stage play, Sarafina!, is now also an advocate for those living with Vitiligo.
Celebrating Rosa Parks 65 Years After Her Historic Stand In Montgomery
After a long day of work at a department store, Parks, 42 at the time, refused to stand for a White passenger when asked by the bus driver, James Fred Blake.