June means a myriad of wonderful annual Juneteenth celebrations and commemorations of Black freedom embodied in the spirit of civil rights champion Marcus Garvey (1887-1940). Garvey, who owned a Black newspaper, has been credited with coining the phrase “Black is beautiful!”
People in the habit of climbing stairs had a 39% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
Whether it be the expansion of knowledge on deep-sea coral species or the modern usage of online mapping tools, Black scientists have been part of the equation in propelling marine science to new levels.
Rhimes understands romance as a technical art form. But beyond that, she shows us love doesn’t necessarily always exist between two people; it also exists between people and their passions, and in the way they view themselves.
The industry is worth over £16 billion, with organizations from large brands such as Coca-Cola through to local tourist boards seeking to benefit from this “authentic” form of marketing.
Sign language is on its way to become the 12th official language in South Africa after parliament recently agreed to amend the constitution to this end.
Many African literary writers seized the opportunity the power of the pen provided to not only change the misconceptions of European scholars about Africa but also to question and challenge colonial positions of issues concerning Africans.
While income inequality is a common denominator among each group, for many Blacks, wage disparities, though have improved from the 70s and 80s, have been particularly sluggish in their growth.
Black soldiers have bravely and distinguishably served in America’s armed forces throughout the country’s history, from the Battle of Lexington to the Battle of Fallujah.
These engaging, enlightening, and entertaining low-cost or free entertainment offerings, which focus on Juneteenth and other cultural and literacy events, will be the perfect tonic to bid goodbye to May and welcome June.
