In all African societies, property rights and ownership have remained non-contestable among men as it is customary to expect that acquisition of land and property rights might come either through inheritance or outright purchase. This is not the same for women.
Black Americans make up 14% of all eligible voters nationwide, more than 34.4 million people. In Philadelphia, where our voices have shaped this city’s culture, economy, and soul, we hold the power to choose who runs our courts, who prosecutes crime, and who decides how our tax dollars get spent. On November 4, 2025, those choices are in your hands. Not Washington’s. Yours.
At a Temple University event, Dr. Reynaldo Anderson connects Afrofuturism to real-world threats from climate change, uninsurable property, and AI-driven disinformation.
Born and raised in Imo State, Nigeria, Ikechukwu Okoro has spent his life proving that sight is not the only way to see the world. Totally blind since childhood, he has transformed what many consider a limitation into a source of purpose and excellence.
or many Black people, especially those who grew up with very religious or traditional parents, Halloween is more than just candy, spooky decorations, and costumes. Across Black and African communities, the holiday is met with skepticism and reluctance and often sparks heated debates about religion and culture.
The current beauty trend is moving away from treatments that are reactive and invasive and toward treatments that focus on the skin’s basic health to build deep, biological resilience. This new focus is on learning about and helping two important parts that are linked: the epidermal skin barrier and the skin microbiome, which is both delicate and strong.
Here’s what voters should know before the commonwealth’s general election on Nov. 4, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.
On 25 October 2025, the Empire Partner Foundation will host the 3rd Annual EPF Tech Awards at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg. It is a flagship moment for South Africa’s innovators and a vital stage for Black tech entrepreneurs aiming for investor attention and national recognition.
In today’s interconnected world, few stories embody resilience, representation, and purposeful leadership like that of Dami Ayeko.
From art exhibits to “skull” scavenger hunts, these low-cost or free events will get your blood pumping in the chill of the season.
