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 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
From ancient kingdoms to century-old innovations, these archaeological sites and discoveries strengthen the argument for the role of the continent and its place in charting humanity’s progress.
Go out and seize the cool day! From Grammy® Award-winning jazz to Pulitzer Prize Award-winning plays, here are a few free or low-cost activities that will extend the September of your days.
From community centers documenting migration histories to students recording traditional knowledge before it disappears, this grassroots digital preservation movement represents a significant shift in how African communities approach cultural continuity.
Laolu Senbanjo, known professionally as “Laolu NYC,” is a formidable Nigerian-born, Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist whose impressive career spans music, performing arts, visual art, human rights law, and activism. His diverse background profoundly informs his artistic practice, which is deeply rooted in the belief that art can reveal profound truths and foster self-discovery.
