Posts Tagged ‘Africa’
Court ruling on Belgium’s conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning point
The ruling recognizes the pain of the families of and the mixed-raced children in Africa who were kidnapped to Europe.
Read MoreHeri za Kwanzaa (Happy Kwanzaa)!
December 26th marks the first day of Kwanzaa, or Umoja, which means “unity” in Swahili. According to the African American Registry, Kwanzaa was founded by Dr. Maulana Karenga in 1966.Umoja is the foundational principle of the Nguzo Saba (seven principles); without it, all other principles suffer. Kwanzaa is a unique African American celebration focused on the traditional…
Read MoreHow This Black 80-something Granny Made the Cover of a High-Fashion Magazine and Has Become an Instagram Fashion Queen
A grandmother in rural Zambia has become a style icon and internet sensation.
Read MoreOlympian Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being set alight by ex-boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, a beloved daughter and breadwinner for her family, has died due to horrific domestic violence by a former partner.
Read MoreAfroFuture / Afrochella 2024
Get ready for AfroFuture 2024, formerly Afrochella, bringing a week of vibrant celebration to Accra culminating December 28th to 29th. This premier cultural festival is your gateway to an extraordinary African experience. Dive into the heart of global Black culture with electrifying live performances, stunning art installations, and mouth-watering culinary delights.
Read MoreAmerican runner Weini Kelati’s Olympic journey from Eritrea to Paris is a childhood dream in the making
After seeking asylum in the U.S. from one of the most underdeveloped countries in the world, running in the Olympics as an American athlete is a dream for Weini Kelati.
Read MoreMilwaukee African Cultural Festival; music, food and more showcased
Milwaukee hosted its celebration of the diversity of African cultures in on July 6th. This annual event is free to visitors.
Read MoreSilicon Valley African Film Festival
The Silicon Valley African Film Festival promotes an understanding and appreciation of Africa and Africans through moving images. Aptly themed “Africa through the African lens”, the film festival celebrates the vast richness of the African Continent through the lenses of Africa’s seasoned and emerging filmmakers and, crucially, provides audiences with exquisite lenses to the real Africa.
Read MoreMore Women in Africa Are Using Long-Acting Contraception, Changing Lives
Birth control is becoming more widely accessible for women in Africa. The millions of women who have taken the initiative to protect themselves especially prefer the implant and the injection, similar to trends in the U.S.
Read MoreGirls freed from Boko Haram in Nigeria can face further detention and abuse by military, Amnesty report finds
Girls and young women freed from the brutality of Boko Haram terrorists in northeast Nigeria continue to suffer. They face unlawful detention, neglect, and a general lack of resources in rebuilding their lives.
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