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Remembering the Heroes of 911

Sep 08, 2022 12:40PM ● By Sandra Lawrence

The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were a tragic day in American history. Yet, in the wake of the tragedy, many people learned lessons about heroism and courage.

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5 Things That Set Philadelphia Apart as a Black Tourist City

Sep 02, 2022 09:00AM ● By Eric Nzeribe, with contributions by Sandra Lawrence and Joseph T-Toe

As Summer wraps up, FunTimes Magazine explores five things that set Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, apart as a historic city with plenty to offer tourists - especially those who are Black.

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The Benin Bronze Head: Secrets of a Classic Piece

Aug 28, 2022 03:00PM ● By Uju Nwagu

For centuries, this head has been shrouded in mystery, with historians and art experts unable to determine its true origin.

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Sepviva: A slave plantation in Philadelphia owned by a Quaker

Aug 15, 2022 03:00PM ● By Karen Warrington

As I picked my history-seeking self off the floor, I was shocked by the revelation of a plantation in Philadelphia.

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Dedan Kimathi: His Influence on the Mau Mau and the Connection between, Rastafarianism, Dreadlocks, and the Organization

Aug 13, 2022 01:00PM ● By Candice Stewart

Dedan Kimathi was one of the top insurgents of Kenya’s armed independence movement, the Mau Mau.

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murals of men and women getting haircuts, with people walking around them at Museum of Contemporary African Art Al Maaden in Morocco
5 of the Best African museums to visit immediately in 2022

Aug 06, 2022 03:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Museums of all kinds serve as collectors and aggregators of legacy, and they are as numerous and varied as the continent's various civilizations.

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The Legendary August Wilson of Pittsburgh

Aug 05, 2022 09:00AM ● By Kyrah Page

Who was August Wilson? What is this building? For what is it used?

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various Nok terracotta figures
African Nok Culture: A Wealth of Notable Artefacts and Inspirational Symbolism

Aug 03, 2022 04:00PM ● By Victoria Amadi

The word Nok means “to make something” in the old Bamana language which is spoken by some hunters in Mali.

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Ile-Ife: The Cradle of Yoruba Culture and Civilization

Jul 29, 2022 09:00AM ● By Sandra Lawrence

Nestled in the heart of Yoruba land in southwestern Nigeria is the ancient city of Ile-Ife.

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collage of recipients of this year's presidential medal
13 Black Legends Who Received the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Jul 27, 2022 09:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

On July 7, President Joe Biden awarded the presidential Medal of Freedom to 17 Americans. In light of this prestigious event, here’s a look at some of the wonderful and deserving Black legends who ever received this honor.

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