When the Rev. Carolyn Cavaness stepped into the pulpit as the first female pastor of Mother Bethel African American Methodist Episcopal Church, she marked a historic shift for the 237-year-old institution, one of the United States’ oldest churches.
Across the Sahel region of Africa, the mating ceremony commonly referred to as the Guérewol among the Wodaabe tribe presents a fascinating spectacle that combines a singing and dancing courtship ritual.
Nigeria is bold, beautiful, and bursting with destinations that do more than just look good in photos—they feed your soul. Whether you’re planning your first trip to the continent or reconnecting with your roots, these top 10 Nigerian tourist attractions offer culture, adventure, and memory-making moments.
Despite the growing awareness of autism, people still have preconceived ideas about it, particularly in Black communities where stigma, lack of awareness, and disparities in healthcare access create barriers to diagnosis and support.
Before Real Housewives of Atlanta made dating Nigerian men trendy, I was already knee-deep in jollof rice, WhatsApp calls with Lagos accents, and decoding the layered meanings behind “my dear.”
From jazz and planting of trees to poetry and Passover events, take on the spring with these cool entertaining activities.
The recent wave of federal job cuts, particularly under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has impacted thousands of workers nationwide. These cuts have disproportionately affected African American professionals who have long relied on federal jobs for stable employment.
For cities like Philadelphia, the establishment of women-owned businesses has become a regular occurrence. According to the United States Census Bureau quick facts report about the city of Philadelphia, “the total number of women-owned firms stands at 5,340 for 2022.”
Beaconing hope and opportunity while navigating uncertainty to serve the community, Jamison, who opened Blue Sole Shoes only a few months after the Great Recession of 2007 said, “worrying immobilizes one, but concern, spurs action.”
Jos Duncan-Asé believes in the power of love. Not just as an emotion, but as a force to reshape storytelling, amplify marginalized voices, and challenge the media’s traditional narratives.
