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
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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
The Legacy Of The African Diaspora Art Highlighted In Extensive Exhibition In Washington, DC
Do you want to take part in an immersion event highlighting the legacy of the African Diaspora art in Washington, DC? If so, then visit the National Gallery of Art, which is promoting a long schedule of performances, films, lectures, concerts, and community programs centered on Black artists and performers from the Diaspora. Called Afro-Atlantic… Continue reading The Legacy Of The African Diaspora Art Highlighted In Extensive Exhibition In Washington, DC
New Hampshire Monthly Event Highlights Haitian Cuisine
Haitian-American Chris Viaud, 31, is the owner of Ansanm, a pop-up concept that celebrates Viaud’s Haitian culture and generational recipes. Launched in January 2021 and held in New Hampshire within Greenleaf’s flagship space in Milford, Ansanm is a great choice for those who want to taste the flavor of Haitian cuisine on a monthly basis.… Continue reading New Hampshire Monthly Event Highlights Haitian Cuisine
Meet Kulture: A Black Chef Table, The Event That Promotes African And African American Culinary In Houston
Promoting a culinary experience spotlighting African and African American chefs is the goal of Houston-based restaurateur Marcus Davis and Chef Keisha Griggs through Kulture: A Black Chef Table, an event that is dedicated to supporting the diverse culinary landscape and the vast spirit, wine, beer makers, and Black-owned food purveyors identifying as Black Indigenous and… Continue reading Meet Kulture: A Black Chef Table, The Event That Promotes African And African American Culinary In Houston
Rio de Janeiro Carnival Queen: Meet The Black Woman Who Came From Impoverished Neighborhood To Win Brazil’s Carnival Beauty Contest
Brazil’s Carnival is the main celebration in the country, attracting people from all over the world to celebrate the party on the streets of Rio de Janeiro where Samba music is the soundtrack. However, due to the Omicron variant that hit the country in December 2021, the Rio de Janeiro carnival 2022 was postponed to… Continue reading Rio de Janeiro Carnival Queen: Meet The Black Woman Who Came From Impoverished Neighborhood To Win Brazil’s Carnival Beauty Contest
Morro De São Paulo, A Paradise Island Located Near Brazil’s Blackest City
Brazil’s Blackest city of Salvador is a land that is a wonder to the people of the African diaspora for many reasons. A place where 70% of the population are of African descent, Salvador maintains its African roots that are largely seen. But, if you decide to go this beautiful city, it is also worth visiting… Continue reading Morro De São Paulo, A Paradise Island Located Near Brazil’s Blackest City