In February 2025, participants at the 38th African Union Summit, taking place in Addis Ababa, observed one of the most historical moments, as the African Union launched the African Union 2025 ...

In a modest masjid tucked into Grays Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia, Imam Mohamed Jomandy greets familiar faces with quiet warmth. His voice carries the cadence of deep thought and lived experience ...

When Fela Anikulapo Kuti walked the earth, he did so like a man possessed. Not by spirits though the Shrine knew its fair share of ritual but by a vision. Afrobeat was protest, pageantry, and prophecy ...

It’s so busy, it will make you dizzy. Dizzy with joy. June is back — the crown jewel of the calendar and the envy of many of the other months! What other month has ever been called “a love song ...

The largest African American street festival in North America, ODUNDE Festival, is back, and it is celebrating 50 years this summer. With half a century of history, this event is far more than simply ...

For Black millennials, whether from Atlanta, Lagos, or London, Sesame Street was a cultural touchstone. It wasn’t just where we learned our ABCs; but, for many, where we first saw joy, curiosity, and ...

The Biafran War left behind sorrow, agonizing pain, the loss of families and property, and a desire for a home that may never come. However, it also left behind an idea that has since become a driving ...

“If you’d asked me 10 years ago if I’d be in politics, I would’ve said ‘No.’ My goal was to be a dean by 40,” remembers Dr. Monica Taylor. Dr. Taylor’s path to public service had many detours and ...

If you’re a Philly native or just happen to be in the City of Brotherly Love during summer, chances are you’ve caught wind of the excitement – SIPS is back for its 21st season, bringing you the best ...

What is in a name? Does a memorable name truly shape first impressions? It’s all a matter of perspective. Some believe that a name itself does not hold intrinsic value or define the essence of a ...

Each May, the south of France transforms into a cinematic Mecca, drawing the world’s boldest filmmakers, critics, and storytellers to the Cannes Film Festival. This year, something significant ...

The real world of chocolate is far from being made of magic and music as Wonka painted so vividly with sugar dreams and cocoa rivers, but of farmers, fatigue, and often, unfairness. And researching ...