How Electric Vehicles Are Set To Transform Africa
Africa may not be the leader of the pack now concerning electric vehicle production, but change is on its way, and it has the potential to impact the continent on various unexpected levels.
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Turn Over A New Leaf This Fall
As October leads the wondrous way to winter, check out these low-cost or free spooky but sweet festivities focusing on history tours, flea markets, fun voter registration drives, Halloween hayrides, and book-author events.
Ofala Festival: A Journey Through The Rich Culture Of Southeast Nigeria
The month of October comes with celebrations for many communities in the Southeastern part of Nigeria.
8 Movies That Explored Unique African Cultures And Histories
While films serve to entertain, they also help appreciate and tell tales of our practices and ways of life. However, we sometimes want to see movies explore unique African cultures and even recount some of their histories.
Kwita Izina: The Unique Tradition Behind Rwanda’s Gorilla Naming Ceremony
Think naming ceremonies are just for newborns? Think again! In Rwanda, gorillas get their naming ceremonies, just like humans. Kwita Izina, meaning “to give a name” in Kinyarwanda, has been part of Rwandan culture for centuries.
Seeking Help: Finding Quality Mental Health Care For African Americans
Mental health conditions have been a long-neglected aspect of the overall well-being of most African Americans due to the stigma often associated with it. Conversations around mental health struggles do not frequently happen as many erroneously consider such conversations as a sign of weakness.
Building Cross-Continental Connections Between Africa, The Caribbean, And The Diaspora
In an increasingly interconnected world, the ties among Africa, the Caribbean, and the Diaspora are now more critical. Strengthening these connections offers significant growth opportunities for business, culture, and education.
WHAT IS LIHEAP
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides critical financial assistance to cover energy costs for heating or cooling and is a federal program designed to assist low-income households. The program helps ensure families do not go without heating in the winter or cooling in the summer due to financial hardship.
October Never Leave
Enjoy the beginning of October, and check out these low-cost or free festivities focusing on career development, underground music, an abolitionist’s journey, and the music of Cuba.
Black Men And Mental Health: Addressing Toxic Masculinity And Vulnerability
Toxic masculinity, a harmful set of beliefs and behaviors that often dictate how men should act, can be a recipe for disaster, especially when it comes to mental health.