Accra, Ghana Since the “ Year of Return ” in 2019, Ghana has been leading the charge in welcoming the African diaspora back home. Its capital, Accra, attracts visitors with its compelling mix of ...

Street closures With thousands expected to attend, navigating Center City will require some patience. A festival of this magnitude will necessitate some road closures. So, ensure you grab comfortable ...

Once in the land of shiny machines and pristine labs, global franchises turn these beans into chocolate bars, truffles, and cocoa-dusted treats that could sell as high as $35 per box in America, ...

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 ...

Sheila Johnson Co-founder of BET and the first Black woman billionaire in America (before Oprah hit 10-figure status), Sheila Johnson is big-time brilliant. While her ex-husband, Bob Johnson, often ...

Marking Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, this article explores his transformation from Nation of Islam leader to global human rights advocate. It examines his lasting influence on movements like Black ...

Freelance Writing & Content Creation Content writing remains one of the most popular freelancer occupations in the U.S., with writers averaging an annual income of $68,947, or about $33 per hour, ...

Aisha Bowe Founder & CEO, STEMBoard and LINGO Aisha Bowe, a former NASA aerospace engineer, holds degrees in aerospace engineering and space systems engineering from the University of Michigan. She ...

In 2022, the median weekly wage for Black employees was $878 compared to $1,085 for White employees among full-time workers. The wide gender pay gap is much worse: Black women only earned 70% of what ...

When people hear TikTok, what comes to their mind is this app where Gen Zs do dances and create silly trends, but there is so much more that happens on the platform. With its short-form video format, ...

Each May, Mental Health Awareness Month reminds Americans to prioritize mental wellness and destigmatize mental illness. Founded in 1949 by Mental Health America, this observance mobilizes educational ...

John Baxter Taylor A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania in 1908, John Baxter Taylor made history by winning an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1904 Olympics which was held in St Louis, Missouri, ...