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Black break dancer performing in the middle of the floor with onlookers. He is bent backwards and balanced.

Break Dancing Used To Pride Itself On Inclusivity – So Why Is It In The Olympic Games But Not The Paralympics?

The Conversation via Reuters ConnectSeptember 5, 2024November 8, 202407 mins

Photo by Beatriz Braga Break dancing has at last made it to the Olympic Games. This acceptance by the most exclusive…

September Is A Palette Pleaser

FunTimes StaffSeptember 4, 2024November 8, 2024015 mins

Here are some mostly low-cost or free festivities focusing on art, photography music, and books. Many of these engaging activities take a deep dive into the untold and historical impact of the Black experience.

African American and other race friends celebrating with sparklers

Labor Day In Philly

Gift JoeSeptember 2, 2024November 8, 202407 mins

Want to explore art and history at top museums, have fun at a park, or dive into some other festive activities? This city has it all.

an African American man placing his ballot in the box, with an American flag in the background.

The Impact of Black Voters in U.S. Elections: Why Their Vote Equals Their Voice

Anand SubramanianAugust 31, 2024November 8, 2024010 mins

It could therefore be said that the Black vote is a rather influential force in the U.S. elections. Black Americans participated in the struggle for women’s right to vote, during the Reconstruction period, and hold that they have been playing an active role in the contemporary elections in the United States.

Two Black cowboys on horseback - one is passing a baton to the other

Black rodeo culture has been overlooked. It’s time for them to shine

Anand SubramanianAugust 30, 2024November 14, 2024011 mins

Contrary to the popular narrative, the history of the American West is not solely the story of white settlers. Historians estimate that 20% to 25% of the people who settled in the continental U.S. West were Black men and women.

Women in colorful traditional attire standing around area with fire smoke

Mwaka Kogwa Festival in Tanzania

Okechukwu NzeribeAugust 29, 2024November 8, 202405 mins

Mwaka Kogwa holds particular importance for deepening cultural legacies and strengthening community cohesion. Activities around the festival begin with traditional songs amongst the people, highlighting the values, beliefs, and history.