Black History & Cultural Treasures On African World Heritage Day
As a new day dawns on the 5th of May, the world turns its attention to Africa, a continent filled with diverse cultures, deep-rooted traditions, and rich histories. African World Heritage Day, proclaimed by the 38th session of the General Conference of UNESCO (November 2015), is an opportunity for people around the world, particularly Africans, to celebrate the continent’s unique cultural and natural heritage, which is often overlooked.
The Link Between Mental Health And Creativity In Black Diaspora
For centuries, mental illness has woven itself into the fabric of human history, prompting us to ponder why it continues to exist in our society. Evolutionary theory suggests that if these conditions didn’t offer any survival benefits, natural selection would have eliminated them.
Turbocharged, Nigeria Hosts E1 Boat Racing World Championship
LAGOS, Nigeria – Making history on October 4-5, 2025, Lagos, Africa’s largest city, is poised to host the UIM E1 World Championship. This landmark, the world’s premier electric boat racing series, also known as the E1 Series and backed by global sports icons such as Didier Drogba, aims to showcase cutting-edge electric marine technology while promoting environmental awareness.
Boston’s 60th Freedom Rally Honors Dr. King’s Legacy
BOSTON—On April 26, 2025, thousands gathered at Boston Common to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The original rally drew over 20,000 participants protesting racial disparities in housing and education.
Raise The Event Bar
There’s a dedicated day, week, and month for every devoted interest and passion. To help celebrate the joys of life in the merry month of May, here are a few entertaining ideas.
Best Black Jazz Musicians Ever
In recording these artists, we celebrate the African American cultural heritage in jazz, highlighting how each pioneer combined personal life with musical creativity. Their stories, grounded in community, adversity, and sheer creativity, echo well beyond the bandstand, informing larger conversations on identity, survival, and artistic autonomy.
Mayday Alert, 14 Million Student Loan Borrowers Face Payment Shock
Washington DC—Amidst current volatility in the stock market, federal spending costs, and layoffs, the U.S. The Department of Education announced plans to resume collections on defaulted student loans starting May 5, 2025, after the expiration of pandemic-era relief measures.
Malik Majeed, MBA, JD, Builds Business With Purpose And Precision
Malik Majeed did not inherit a leadership role. He earned it. Through relentless work, he moved from his job as a security guard and student to an attorney, then to the top as CEO of one of the largest minority-owned firms in the Philadelphia region, PRWT Services, Inc.
Sports Academies And Its Role In Developing The Next Generation Of Elite Black Athletes
Barcelona’s La Masia Youth Academy and Ajax’s Youth Academy has always been a reference point when analysts seek to point out the importance of academies as a useful tool in developing world class talents.
NFL’s Black Bias Derails Quarterback Shedeur Sanders
The 2025 NFL Draft has once again spotlighted the systemic challenges Black quarterbacks face in professional football. Shedeur Sanders, once projected as a top-five pick, experienced a dramatic slide to the fifth round, raising questions about the NFL’s evaluation processes and potential underlying biases.