You may have heard the term STEM, but what does it stand for? It is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. But before it became a buzzword, it was already alive in our communities. From skincare formulas mixed in kitchens to our parents fixing what couldn’t be replaced, Black communities have always blended science, technology, and innovation into everyday life.
Faith and activism converged over the weekend at Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church during its 2026 “She’s My Sister” event. Founded by First Lady Dr. Ellyn Jo Waller, the “She’s My Sister” (SMS) ministry has spent nearly two decades evolving from a local awareness group into a powerhouse of advocacy and restoration for victims of human trafficking.
Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title on January 18, 2026, defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
By January 2026, the global conversation around African music had shifted from discovery to a rigorous focus on preservation and justice. For the African American community and the African diaspora, they are cultural documents that bridge a gap created by years of systemic exclusion in the music industry.
Delight left Nigeria in March 2025, not because she didn’t love home anymore, but because sometimes love is just not enough, and there comes a point where the hunger for more becomes so strong. Like thousands of Nigerians chasing the promise of “greener pastures,” her japa journey was a calculated leap toward a brighter future.
Trade between humans, civilization, and nations has always existed for a long time even predating the invention of paper currency. Every economy around the world is driven by trade, whether localised or international, nations look to boost their economic activities through the exchange of products or services going even further to expand their reach through continental agreements with the hope of stabilizing economies within the continent while securing prosperity for respective nations.
On a Saturday afternoon at Penn’s Gutman College House, a group of Black boys is doing something radical. They are learning to hold a violin bow or read sheet music; preparing to sit in a PEACE circle with total strangers and to facilitate a community-building circle session to complete their rite of passage.
In countries like Ethiopia, with ongoing government reforms, growing urban centers, and a burgeoning youth population, small and medium-sized businesses are poised to play a crucial role in shaping the country’s economic forecast for 2026.
From a neighborhood cleanup to poetry and plays, here’s to an eventful new year of community participation and inspiration.
Cervical cancer is not only preventable but treatable but Black women have a higher mortality rate. Find out why this Cervical Health Awareness Month.
