Exploring the Bahamas’ Cultural Artforms on Independence Day
Today in 1973, the Bahamas gained independence from Britain. On Bahamas independence day, we are exploring this island’s cultural artforms. Let’s jump right in!
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6 of the Best Colored Eyeliners for Bright and Bold Beauty Looks
Whether you’re drawing on a bold cat eye or rimming your waterline, there are so many ways to incorporate colored eyeliner into your beauty routine. We curated six of the best colorful eyeliners, both pencil and liquid, to make your next face beat even more creative
The Nilotic People and the Road to Independence: South Sudan’s Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, South Sudan! Today in 2011, South Sudan gained independence from Sudan. To commemorate this Northeast African country, we are exploring the impact of the Nilotic people on the nation’s journey to independence, and citizen’s current realities
Mary Arthur, CEO of Campaign for Working Families Inc., on Tax Rebates and Access to Stimulus Checks
It has been over a year and a half since the pandemic struck the United States, and families are still coping with COVID’s effect on their finances. In 2017, Pew Charitable Trusts found that almost 26% of Philadelphia’s population live below the poverty line, and although COVID-19 has exacerbated the hardships of many, there are resources available that can cushion citizens
‘Master of None’ – Netflix Series Analysis
This Netflix comedy series was co-created by Parks and Recreation veterans Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang and centers on an actor’s journey through career, family, love, friendship, and the finest tacos.
Exploring Cape Verde’s Creole Culture on Independence Day
On July 5th, 1975, this bundle of West African islands, also known as Cabo Verde, gained independence from the Portuguese. We are honoring the country by exploring the country’s creole culture and ‘Morna’ music genre.
The Perfume Isles: A Peek inside Comoros, the Discrete African Island Country
Happy Independence Day to Comoros! Today we are exploring the country’s intriguing culture and environment.
The Once-Secret Gule Wamkulu Dance Ritual: Malawi Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Malawi. Today in 1964, this Southeastern African country gained independence from the British. Today we are delving into the once-secret Malawian practice that persisted despite British colonialism: the Gule Wamkulu.
The Battle of Algiers: The Road to Independence, and Work of Algerian Freedom Fighter, Actor and Activist Saadi Yacef, on Algerian Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Algeria. Today we are exploring the history, inspiration, and impact of the world-renowned film, ‘The Battle of Algiers’.
What, to Marginalized Communities, is the 4th of July?
The concept of ‘free’ and ‘independent’ in American society is relative. Today, children, who have absconded in search of a better life, lay under foil blankets at ICE concentration camps, and Black and brown community members lay 6 feet under due to systems of injustice.