Haiti-US and Jamaica-US Relations, and a Case for Reparations: Examining Relations Between the US and Formerly Enslaved Nations Part III

We explore relations between the US and the Afro-Caribbean nations of Jamaica and Haiti, including Marcus Garvey’s Back to Africa movement, Haitian Migration to the US during and after the Haitian Revolution, the US occupation of Haiti, and, subsequently, raise a case for reparations. Read More »

Examining Relations Between the US and Formerly Enslaved Nations Part II

US-Sierra Leone Relations Through the Centuries, The Legacy of Freed Black Repatriates in Sierra Leone, and Post-Civil War Liberian and Salone Immigrants in Philly Rebuild Resources Read More »

Fireworks on the Fourth!

As June retires, July heats up! Philadelphia owns the Fourth! Read More »

Examining Relations Between the US and Formerly Enslaved Nations Part I: Liberia at 200 Years

In celebration of Liberia’s bicentennial, we are exploring economic, social and political relations between the US and formerly-enslaved societies, with a special focus on Liberia, Sierra Leone, Jamaica, Haiti and more. Read More »

Djibouti Independence

Djibouti's flag was chosen on the day the country achieved independence. Its colors symbolize Djibouti's beautiful landscapes, multicultural population, and the eternal principles of the country's national motto: Unité, Égalité, Paix (Unity, Equality, Peace). Read More »

Ras Haitrm: A Musical Connection between Mozambique and Jamaica

Despite the trauma of war, poverty and a generally negative public image, this south-eastern African country boasts positivity through a son of reggae music. Read More »

Hip Hop and its Global Influence in the Present Day

In this article, we will be discussing how hip-hop culture, despite its controversial lyrics, has unified the world and created a positive environment around identity, race, and culture. Read More »