As this week marks the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, we reflect on a few fun facts and little-known trivia about the civil rights leader who inspired and empowered us with his words and actions.

Small and Medium Businesses have always played a crucial role in empowering the economic growth in Africa. Whether it is in driving innovation or spurring entrepreneurship, small and medium businesses ...

In the United States, Black names hold significant cultural and historical importance, reflecting a blend of African, European, and American influences. These names often carry deep meanings and are ...

The year 2025 felt different for those of us following the trajectory of African letters. It was a year where the noise of the global publishing industry finally synced up with the quiet, persistent ...

2026 is finally here, and with it comes the expectation that the year will be fruitful and rewarding. Achieving success in 2026 is doable and the best time to start right off the block is now. This is ...

“Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A ...

Photo courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary. “True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. from his 1957 book, Stride Toward Freedom This ...

On a humid May evening in Kampala, Anne Kansiime walked onstage at the Sheraton Gardens wearing a flowing pink gown, ready to be roasted. Uganda’s self-proclaimed “Queen of Comedy” had gathered the ...

Egusi soup is a rich and hearty dish made from ground melon seeds, often enjoyed with pounded yam or fufu. It holds cultural significance in Nigeria as a staple meal, often served during gatherings ...

You will never forget stepping into Gagosian London this spring and feeling the walls pulse with life, Amoako Boafo’s curatorial vision framed stories of community, while just down the continent, ...

“Moonlighting to pick up extra money or pursue a passion is part of a time-honored practice” Black Americans are still pursuing side hustles, not as a trend but as a time-tested money-making need and ...

As I took a stroll with my friend, Joy, we noticed skulls lining the windowsills of a house, and skeletons hanging in front of some people’s porches. One house had different creepy creatures perched ...