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7 Black-Owned Bakeries to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Dec 14, 2021 08:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

It’s baking season! We could all use a little sweetness right now, and local bakeshops have been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Here are some artisanal Black-owned bakeries and kitchens to check out around the United States.

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Black Beauty Queens Throughout the Years

Dec 13, 2021 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Beauty pageants have always had a wild lack of diversity so we would like to celebrate the beautiful Black women who have won beauty pageants throughout the years, usually being the first of African descendants.

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17 Kenyan Proverbs to Inspire Wisdom this Season

Dec 11, 2021 03:00PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Kenya! On December 12th, 1963, the Republic of Kenya, or Jamhuri Ya Kenya, gained independence from the British. To celebrate the country’s independence, we are exploring wise proverbs from the East African country.

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Winter Fashion Trends of 2021

Dec 09, 2021 11:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

’Tis the season of the winter slay! With the arrival of the COVID-19’s omicron variant, the future of ‘outside’ this winter is questionable. However, it's a great feeling to dress up for yourself, because when you look good, you feel good. Here are some winter fashion trends of 2021.

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a kebab, a pice of roast meat, chapati, rice, greens, a fried banana, and two different stews

Celebrate Tanzania Independence with these 7 Local Tanzanian Dishes

Dec 08, 2021 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Tanzania! On December 9th, 1961, this East African country gained independence from Britain. To celebrate the country’s indigenous culture, and varying influences that combine to create the nation’s imprint, we are exploring seven of the country’s delicious dishes. Let’s jump right in!

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What Is Pansexuality? & Black Celebs Who Have Come Out As Pansexual

Dec 02, 2021 03:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Representation matters and that means including everyone who makes up the LGBTQIA+ community. Learn more about pansexuality and the Black celebs who identify with the term.

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The Reading Quilt - Alesia: The Life of a Girl in a Wheelchair

Dec 01, 2021 08:00AM ● By Dr. R.A. Slaughter

Published in 1981, Alesia, by Eloise Greenfield and Alesia Revis, details the struggles of a young African American girl who became physically disabled as the result of being hit by a car. Few fiction books include characters with disabilities and fewer include People of Color with disabilities.

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Kindness is Contagious: The Role of Kindness in Making a Better Community

Nov 28, 2021 07:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

When we watch someone being nice or giving, we feel a pleasant warmth inside. This is referred to by researchers as "moral elevation," because it not only feels good but also drives us to do good.

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Celebrating Mauritanian Cuisine on Independence Day

Nov 28, 2021 01:00PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Mauritania! On November 28th, 1960, this Northwestern African country gained independence from the French. To celebrate, we are exploring the country’s delicious cuisine.

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7 Black-Owned Nail Brands To Shop For The Hottest Nails This Fall

Nov 26, 2021 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Use your dollars to support Black-owned businesses and get trendy, stylish nails at the same time by buying from one of these Black-owned nail brands.

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