5 Tips That Are Helping Me Navigate Grad School
Grad school is intense. Some weeks feel like I am running on fumes, juggling deadlines, projects, and the constant pressure to prove myself.
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Sittin’ Pretty in October
From fall festivals in the park to Sunday jazz concerts on the stage, these low-cost or free events will help turn the page on a fading month.
Famadihana (Turning of Bones) And Its Significance In Celebrating Life, Death, And Family Bonds In Madagascar
For the Malagasy people, Famadihana allows them to pay respect to their dead ancestors, strengthen the bonds between generations, as well as look after their well-being in the other world through the rites performed on their corpses
Women, Property Rights, And The Growth Of African Families
In all African societies, property rights and ownership have remained non-contestable among men as it is customary to expect that acquisition of land and property rights might come either through inheritance or outright purchase. This is not the same for women.
Why Black Philadelphia’s Future Depends On November 4th
Black Americans make up 14% of all eligible voters nationwide, more than 34.4 million people. In Philadelphia, where our voices have shaped this city’s culture, economy, and soul, we hold the power to choose who runs our courts, who prosecutes crime, and who decides how our tax dollars get spent. On November 4, 2025, those choices are in your hands. Not Washington’s. Yours.
Afrofuturism Event At Blockson Explores ‘Dark Enlightenment’ And AI Disinformation”
At a Temple University event, Dr. Reynaldo Anderson connects Afrofuturism to real-world threats from climate change, uninsurable property, and AI-driven disinformation.
Ikechukwu Okoro Proves That Language Can Break Barriers For Black Voices
Born and raised in Imo State, Nigeria, Ikechukwu Okoro has spent his life proving that sight is not the only way to see the world. Totally blind since childhood, he has transformed what many consider a limitation into a source of purpose and excellence.
Religion, Culture, And The Halloween Debate In Black And African Communities
or many Black people, especially those who grew up with very religious or traditional parents, Halloween is more than just candy, spooky decorations, and costumes. Across Black and African communities, the holiday is met with skepticism and reluctance and often sparks heated debates about religion and culture.
The New Science of Skin Health: Investing in the Barrier and the Microbiome
The current beauty trend is moving away from treatments that are reactive and invasive and toward treatments that focus on the skin’s basic health to build deep, biological resilience. This new focus is on learning about and helping two important parts that are linked: the epidermal skin barrier and the skin microbiome, which is both delicate and strong.
Pa. election 2025: What you need to know before you vote
Here’s what voters should know before the commonwealth’s general election on Nov. 4, from voter deadlines to who’s on the ballot in Philadelphia and statewide.