Inspiring Events
From a neighborhood cleanup to poetry and plays, here’s to an eventful new year of community participation and inspiration.
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Black Women at Greater Risk of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is not only preventable but treatable but Black women have a higher mortality rate. Find out why this Cervical Health Awareness Month.
30 Popular Black Names In The United States
In the United States, Black names hold significant cultural and historical importance, reflecting a blend of African, European, and American influences. These names often carry deep meanings and are chosen to celebrate heritage, identity, and individuality within the Black community.
Ways To Celebrate 2026 MLK Day Of Service In Philadelphia
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. famously asked, “What are you doing for others?” In that spirit, we’ve curated a list of events and volunteer opportunities across Philadelphia that offer meaningful ways to serve and to do work that would make King proud.
What started with 1,000 volunteers has grown into something big with hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the country. Today, years after MLK’s death, dozens of community activities are planned in his honor.
I Was Rejected for Lacking ‘Canadian Experience,’ I Cashed Out With The Skill I Learnt Before Leaving Nigeria
Many dream of relocating abroad and getting well-paying jobs. However, the journey to achieving this is often filled with ups and downs and so many rejections. In this interview, Helen, who left Nigeria in 2022 to join her husband in Canada, shares her experience of job hunting in a new country and how her skills created opportunities to earn.
4 Must-Read Black Books From 2025 Award Seasons To Read In 2026
For the African diaspora in the United States and readers across the continent, 2025 provided more than just “good stories.” It provided a mirror.
Events Honoring King’s Hand In History
In the coming days, consider taking part in or attending some of these enlightening activities – many of which will observe the King holiday and his dream for humanity, equality, and freedom.
The 5 Best Black Female Comedians To Watch In 2026
Black female comedians are commanding rooms, screens, and streaming queues like never before. From Accra to Atlanta, Lagos to Los Angeles, they’re selling out theaters, launching production companies, and building cross-continental fanbases that span YouTube channels, Netflix specials, and TikTok clips that rack up millions of views overnight.
5 Rituals And Routines Black People Can Adopt Throughout 2026
This is the time to begin reviewing and setting strategies to ensure that one’s goals and objectives for the new year are clearly spelled out, with steps in place to achieve them.
Meet The 6 Most Powerful African Women In 2025
African women have refused to stay down. They are not only rewriting the rules but also leading nations, global trade, finance, and media.