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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A mobile clinic in Kenya providing care for mother and child. Safari Doctors, Credit Neil Thomas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Access to quality healthcare has remained one of the critical ...

They say all things seem possible in May. That just May be true. Now that Memorial Day, the unofficial kickoff of summer, is behind us, there’s much more that seems possible in the way of events ahead ...

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 ...

“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 ...

FIFA World Cup Africa Host tournaments carry singular significance: South Africa 2010 World Cup was Africa’s inaugural stage, showcasing the continent’s capacity and reigniting pride across the ...

For many, May 25 is just another date on the calendar, but for millions of people across Africa and the diaspora, it is a day that holds great significance – African Liberation Day (ALD). On this day, ...

Who would’ve thought that a delayed message of freedom would one day inspire one of the most powerful and culturally rich holidays in America? Now a federal holiday, Juneteenth, also known as Freedom ...

When we hear the word “billionaire,” a certain image comes to mind—luxury jets, pristine boardrooms, and the same faces we’ve seen a thousand times before. But what if I told you there are compelling ...

Ever since she was a young girl, Shannon Morales saw herself as a leader. In her mind’s eye, she was striding down a grand staircase in a power suit, briefcase in hand like a boss, walking into a room ...