A Guide to Shopping Black-Owned Businesses in South Africa

"Local is Lekker” is a common South African phrase meaning the things close to home are often the best. Read More »

3 Key Insights from the Fatherhood Conference

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Rufus Sylvester Lynch, Ph.D., ACSW, Chair of The Strong Families Commission, Inc., for inviting me as a panel facilitator at the Commonwealth Citizens’ Council for Greater Father Family Involvement. Read More »

Africa Industrialization Day: Impact of Small Businesses in Africa

According to the World Economic Forum, small businesses are responsible for more than 80% of the continent’s employment and 50% of the GDP. Read More »

Mother-Daughter Duo Made History as the First Caribbean Women to Go to Space & Other Black People Who Made Space History

Black people have played key roles in the assembly of the International Space Station, NASA, and today utilize the orbiting lab by performing numerous spacewalks and robotic operations and conducting research as expedition crewmembers. Read More »

Dig into fall

Get the winter chill out with a parade of jazz, art, history tours, holiday movies, and more. Check out these entertaining and educational free or low-cost autumn activities in the Philadelphia area. Read More »

THE ROLE OF EDUCATION IN SECURING THE FUTURE FOR ALL CHILDREN

“Education is not only a right, but a passport to human development that opens doors and expands opportunities and freedoms” Read More »

Son of a Ghanian Liberian Elected to US Congress in Rhode Island

Representative Gabe Amo became the first son of West African Immigrants to win the House of Representative in Rhode Island’s special congressional election on November 7. Read More »

Thanksgiving Survival Guide: Watch How Much You Eat

On a holiday like Thanksgiving, there's the tendency to overeat as food is a large part of the celebrations and for many, it is YOLO-time. Read More »

George Weah Concedes to Joseph Boakai

Former Vice President Joseph N. Boakai of the Unity Party (UP) was elected President of Liberia. Read More »

African Union Seeks Financial Reparations for Transatlantic Slave Trade

At their Accra meeting this Thursday, AU members agreed to press for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and the inhumane treatment meted on the enslaved. Read More »