Today we are celebrating Cuba’s independence day. This Caribbean country gained independence on October 10th, 1902 from Spain. The milestone did not come easy, and was a culmination of a 10 year war, with over 200,000 lives lost, and a US intervention that lasted for 3 years.
(A street in Cuba)
On Ugandan Independence Day, FunTimes takes a journey inside the history, struggles, jewels and tribulations that exist in the country.
On Friday, October 2nd, FunTimes hosted its biweekly FunTimes Friday event. This event’s theme was ‘Black Professional Discussion: Black Media as a Community Resource,’ and explored strategies for communities to expand their reach through partnering with Black media.
Happy Independence Day, Lesotho! Today, October 4th, 1966, this Southern African country gained independence from the British. We are celebrating by highlighting 10 unique facts about Lesotho. Let’s jump right in!
In a nutshell, our racial dilemma is grounded in a political, economic, and identity-based devaluing of Black lives that has persisted ever since the first enslaved African arrived in Jamestown in 1619. The ensuing history of the United States is built on both racial and economic injustice, two related but distinct problems. These racial and economic injustices, while entrenched, can be addressed.
Happy Independence Day, Guinea! Today, October 2nd, 1958, this resource rich West African country gained independence from the French. We are exploring this abundant country. Join us!
Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! On this day, October 1st of 1960, Nigeria gained independence from the British. Let’s take a peek inside the vibrant culture, diversity and influence of this West African country.
Today, September 30th, of 1966, Botswana gained independence from the British. Let’s take a journey inside this unique and prosperous South African country.
Founded by Jamaican native Careda Brown, this newly opened small business faced difficulty during COVID-19 but persevered and triumphed through hardship.
Happy Independence Day, Guinea-Bissau. Today, on September 24th in 1974, this West African country gained independence from the Portuguese. We are sharing 10 interesting facts about the country in honor of this landmark day.
