Oktoberfest Lights Up Philadelphia With Food, Beer, And Fun
The fall calendar will not be complete without the annual Oktoberfest in Philadelphia, featuring German beer, bratwurst, polka music, and traditional festivities.
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MWC Kigali 2025 Puts African Mobile Innovation On The Global Stage
As we prepare for MWC Kigali 2025 (October 21-23, 2025), Rwanda serves as the perfect stage for showcasing how African mobile innovation is reshaping our continent’s place in the global digital economy.
It’s Not Just Women, Men Get Breast Cancer Too, And Here’s What You Need To Know
Often overlooked and misunderstood, the reality is that men can also get breast cancer, though it is rare. About 1 out of every 100 breast cancers diagnosed in the United States is found in a man.
Siddiq Kamara: Is Delaware County Ready for a New Kind of Sheriff?
At just 30 years old, Siddiq Kamara could soon hold one of the most powerful law enforcement roles in Delaware County. If elected, he would become the youngest sheriff in the United States, a historic first for Delaware County and for the country.
A Fabulous Fall Lineup
This week’s column focuses on authors and the power of the written word, as well as America’s upcoming 250th birthday. So, book up your calendar with these mostly free events, as September hands off the baton to its relay partner, the month of October.
Vashti Dubois Inspires A Culture Of Resilience And Unity For Black Women In Philadelphia
Vashti Dubois and the establishment of The Colored Girls Museum (TCGM) were always destined to be a partnership that worked. As a Black woman whose work focused strongly on issues impacting girls and women of color, Vashti Dubois had invested a large portion of her career in non-profit and art organizations.
One-Size Support Is Not Enough for Families Anymore
A parent’s stress spills into a child’s classroom. A child’s struggles in school ripple back home. That is why Campaign for Working Families’ Rise and Shine Program takes a Two-Generation (2Gen) approach: helping parents and children at the same time.
Favorite Black Names In The United States And Their Meanings
In the United States, many Black parents choose names that celebrate culture, meaning, identity, and uniqueness. Below are Black names commonly used, along with their meanings, origins, and what makes them special today.
Ubuntu Might Just Be the Key To Solving Africa’s Ethnic Conflicts
In Africa there is a concept known as ‘ubuntu’ – the profound sense that we are human only through the humanity of others; that if we are to accomplish anything in this world it will in equal measure be due to the work and achievement of others. – Nelson Mandela
The Story Behind The Black National Anthem
Lift Every Voice and Sing, otherwise known as the Black national anthem, has been a flashpoint of conflict, drawing threats and fueling conspiracy theories since it was first used by the NFL in 2020 for pre-season opening games, following the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.