Celebrate Black independence with Afrobeats, the genre that unites the diaspora
As America celebrates its independence, learn how the resounding rhythms of Afrobeats continue to connect Black people worldwide. In pulsating…
Kiswahili: how a standard version of the east African language was formed – and spread across the world
Kiswahili originated in east Africa, spreading around the continent and the globe. It’s been adopted as a working language at the African…
Black people will not truly be free until we have reparations
There will never be true liberation for African Americans until there are reparations. The wounds of the past must be…
Black artists and experts issue new warnings about A.I.’s bias against Black people
As new concerns about A.I. algorithms emerge, A.I. companies pledge to course-correct and increase the diversity of their tools. As…
Comic Republic Signs Deal with Universal Studios to Bring African Superheroes to the Screen
Growing up, Jide Martin consumed a lot of Western media and comics. Like young consumers across the continent, however, he grew increasingly…
Greener Pastures Not So Green for Zimbabweans in the Diaspora
They have high-paying jobs, a high standard of living, and almost everything they need, but for Zimbabweans abroad, all that…
The Sacramento Observer declared nation’s best Black newspaper for the seventh time
The Sacramento Observer was declared the nation’s best Black newspaper, a recognition that was among 16 awards the news organization won…
Black Harvard and Princeton Students Graduate at Higher Rates Than Classmates Overall, equally at Yale
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled race-conscious college admissions policies and practices unconstitutional. Affirmative Action opponents have long argued that…