Europe offers a wide range of summer festivals that attract music enthusiasts from around the world. Notable examples include the Roskilde Festival in Denmark and Tomorrowland Festival in Belgium. While these festivals cater to diverse musical tastes, there are also events specifically dedicated to celebrating Black music and culture in Europe. Some of the best… Continue reading The Best Black Summer Festivals In Europe In 2023
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NYC Holds Exhibition Highlighting Modern African Fashion
In June, the Brooklyn Museum will host Africa Fashion, the largest exhibition of its kind in North America. The exhibition will celebrate the creativity of African fashion from the beginning of the independence era to the present day. With over 180 works, Africa Fashion will also show how prominent mid-20th-century designers and artists laid the… Continue reading NYC Holds Exhibition Highlighting Modern African Fashion
Accra Travel Guide: Here’s What You Need to Know
Accra, Ghana, Quick Travel Facts Best time to travel: October through March Time zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Noteworthy: Chale Wote Street Art Festival (August), AfroFuture Fest (December), Afro Nation (December) Best for: First Timers (to Africa), Solo Travelers, Friends Trip, Families ‘Safe’ and ‘welcoming’ are two words visitors use to describe Accra, Ghana, making… Continue reading Accra Travel Guide: Here’s What You Need to Know
Africon 2023 Invites the Diaspora to Los Angeles this May
The visionary co-founders behind Amplify Africa are preparing for the third installment of Africon. It is a multi-day live conference experience. Each year the event brings together leaders in culture, entertainment, innovation and more from the global Black diaspora. Born during the pandemic in 2021 as a virtual event, Africon transitioned to an in-person conference… Continue reading Africon 2023 Invites the Diaspora to Los Angeles this May
Rondón: The Afro-Caribbean Food That Links To The African Diaspora
Did you know that Afro-Caribbean food has ties to the African diaspora? The historical phenomenon known as the African diaspora has significantly influenced the growth of cultures in the Americas. People of the African diaspora can connect with one another across geographic boundaries through music, language and other forms of expression. Through these forms of… Continue reading Rondón: The Afro-Caribbean Food That Links To The African Diaspora
Black History In Loíza: The Seaside Town In Puerto Rico With The Largest Concentration Of African Descendants
If you’re looking for an escape this winter that’s easily accessible, has tropical weather, amazing food, and rich Black history and culture, look no further than Puerto Rico. Immerse yourself in Black Boricua culture by visiting the town of Loíza. Located just a few minutes outside the capital city of San Juan and past the… Continue reading Black History In Loíza: The Seaside Town In Puerto Rico With The Largest Concentration Of African Descendants
Inside Iemanjá’s Day- Brazil’s Biggest Afro-Brazilian Festival
Every year, thousands of people across Brazil converge at Salvador, Bahia’s state capital, to join in one of the most popular Afro-Brazilian religious celebrations: The Iemanjá’s Day. This event is the only significant religious celebration not associated with a Catholic holiday. Typically held on February 2, the festival of Iemanjá celebrates the African Yoruban deity… Continue reading Inside Iemanjá’s Day- Brazil’s Biggest Afro-Brazilian Festival
Some Ghanaians Outraged By Meek Mill’s Music Video Shot At Ghana’s Presidential Palace
A video featuring Meek Mill went viral on social media last weekend, where the 35-year-old rapper can be seen in various locations throughout Ghana’s presidency, also known as The Jubilee House. The place is Ghana’s highest security zone and serves as the Office of the President. According to local media, the rapper uploaded an Instagram… Continue reading Some Ghanaians Outraged By Meek Mill’s Music Video Shot At Ghana’s Presidential Palace
Chance the Rapper And VicMensa Team Up With United To Offer Flight Discounts To Ghana
Chance the Rapper and VicMensa have partnered with United Airlines to offer flight discounts to Ghana more accessible for their newly announced “Black Star Line Festival”, according to The Shade Room (TSR). The West African festival is on January 6, 2023, in the historic Black Star Square. It aims to connect Black artists from around… Continue reading Chance the Rapper And VicMensa Team Up With United To Offer Flight Discounts To Ghana
Meghan Markle Reveals She’s 43% Nigerian
On the latest episode of her Archetypes podcast, Meghan Markle shares her genetic ties to Nigeria. In a conversation with Nigerian-American comedian Ziwe Fumudoh, Markle highlights her Nigerian genetic ancestry. Markle: “I just had my genealogy done a couple years ago.” Fumudoh: “What? What are you?” Markle: “43% Nigerian.” Fumudoh: “No way! Na wa o!… Continue reading Meghan Markle Reveals She’s 43% Nigerian
NAACP Visits Ghana With A Delegation Of Student Leaders
NAACP leaders are traveling with a delegation of 40 young students on a transformative journey to Ghana as part of the Amos C. Brown Fellowship. The group arrived in this West African country on July 31 and they will leave on August 10. The fully funded 10-day experience leads 40 young scholars ages 18 and 25… Continue reading NAACP Visits Ghana With A Delegation Of Student Leaders
Meet The US Veteran Who Went From Building Bombs To Creating A Black Community In Portugal
Heather Proctor, 35, is a disabled United States veteran and a single mother. Currently, she is a photographer and film student. Born and raised in Trenton, New Jersey and has lived all over the world including Japan and Mexico, this Black expat now lives in Portugal. Last year, she co-founded Black in Portugal, a Lisbon-based… Continue reading Meet The US Veteran Who Went From Building Bombs To Creating A Black Community In Portugal
Historical Black Brazilian Community Begins Producing Açai Pulp To Sell This Superfood In The Formal Market
Known for being touted as a so-called superfood, Açaí berry is predominantly cultivated in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest. With dark skin, ranging from purple to black, this tiny round berry is born in 20-meter trees and, mostly, in humid and wet soil. The fruit is cultivated by Indigenous people of the Amazon for nearly one thousand… Continue reading Historical Black Brazilian Community Begins Producing Açai Pulp To Sell This Superfood In The Formal Market
Kobe Bryant Tragic Death Made This Black Woman Start A Travel Agency In Ghana
Vidette Adjorlolo is the founder and CEO of Sorted Chale, a Black-owned travel agency in Ghana that provides tours around Africa. Located in Accra, Sorted Chale was born after Adjorlolo felt intense sorrow following the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, in January 2020. “I was a 26-year-old banker based in Hong Kong, living what to… Continue reading Kobe Bryant Tragic Death Made This Black Woman Start A Travel Agency In Ghana
Caipirinha, The Brazilian Cocktail Created By Enslaved Africans Is Brazil’s National Drink
Caipirinha is the most famous cocktail in Brazil. Strong and refreshing at the same time, the caipirinha is the ideal companion for hot summer days. Its peculiar flavor is appreciated from north to south of the country. The Brazilian cocktail can be enjoyed alone or combined with the most varied types of dishes. If the… Continue reading Caipirinha, The Brazilian Cocktail Created By Enslaved Africans Is Brazil’s National Drink