10 Things To Do This Juneteenth
More than a holiday, Juneteenth is a celebration of Black freedom, culture, and community. It honors the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free, and today, it’s observed with gatherings, reflection, and joy across the United States. If you’re wondering how to celebrate in a way that feels purposeful and fun, here are ten ideas to get you started.
The Push For African Artifacts To Return In 2025
The vast halls of the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris are hauntingly silent this spring. One prominent case, a towering wooden talking drum known as the Djidji Ayokwê, has just been removed. Its empty plinth is a stark emblem of centuries-old colonial plunder and the long road toward restitution.
Nigeria Joins 15 AU States In Ratifying The Significant African Disability Protocol
In a commendable step forward, Nigeria has ratified the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa, commonly referred to as the African Disability Protocol.
Get Down For June
Celebrate culture, creativity, and community in Philadelphia this June with vibrant events including the Jamaica Diaspora Conference, an inspiring open mic art and poetry night, and a powerful Juneteenth celebration honoring Black freedom and resilience.
How Diabetes Is Affecting Black Communities In Philadelphia And What You Should Know
For many in the Philadelphia region, diabetes is an urgent health concern because it’s part of daily life. And yet, despite its widespread reach, awareness and understanding remain dangerously low in the Black community.
The History And Impact Of Black Healthcare Workers In the United States
Long before formal nursing schools or medical licenses, Black women brought life into the world under the shadow of slavery. Enslaved midwives labored in cramped cabins, relying on generations of oral knowledge to care for mothers and infants alike.
Recapping Ojude Oba; A West African Festival Of Pride, Pageantry, And People
Each year, the streets of Ijebu-Ode burst into color and music as the Ojude Oba Festival unfolds three days after Eid al‑Kabir. Rooted in the convergence of faith and respect, Ojude Oba has grown into a powerful celebration among the Ijebu people, the broader Yoruba, and the African diaspora.
The Adenugas, A Quiet Entertainment Powerhouse
In the heart of North London, the Adenuga family has quietly sculpted a cultural legacy that resonates across continents. Siblings Joseph (Skepta), Jamie (Jme), Julie and Jason Adenuga have each carved distinct paths in music and media.
Why Prostate Cancer Awareness Is Crucial For Black Men
There are some conversations Black men need to have with each other that go beyond the game, the grind, or even the latest headlines. One of the most important is prostate cancer.
The African Roots Of Freedom | Unpacking The Story Behind Beyoncé’s ‘Love Drought’
In 1803, at a quiet stretch of the Georgia coast, a group of enslaved Igbo captives made a choice that would echo across centuries and across time. Known as the Igbo Landing, the captives’ collective act of defiance in which they walked into the water, choosing death over bondage, became more than just an event. It became a story of spiritual resistance that lives on in Black memory today.