HAPPY BLACK MONTH HISTORY 2022
US-born French icon Josephine Baker to enter France’s Pantheon
The legendary performer will become the first black woman to enter the mausoleum, in recognition of her historic role as a singer, dancer, activist, and World War Two Resistance agent…
Senegalese writer Mohamed Mbougar Sarr wins France’s prestigious Goncourt Prize
A new victory for Senegalese and African literature as writer Mouhamed Mbougar Sarr is named winner of The Goncourt 2021 prize. The Goncourt, the most prestigious French literary prize, was awarded…
Happy Diwali 2021 : Significance, history and celebration
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil and light over darkness, was being celebrated Thursday by millions of people worldwide. Diwali,…
Google Doodle celebrates famous martinican author Paulette Nardal
A meaningful initiative. Perhaps you noticed when you went to Google this Tuesday, October 12, Paulette Nardal was in the spotlight on Google, it’s a step forward! The woman of…
Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov 2021 Nobel Peace Prize winners
On October 8th 2021 Journalists Maria Ressa, of the Philippines, and Dmitry Muratov, of Russia, have won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, recognised “for their efforts to safeguard freedom of…
Tanzanian Abdulrazak Gurnah Winner of the Nobel Prize 2021 for literature
African Heritage Month Parade And Festival 2021
Beyoncé And Jay-Z Announce $2M USD has been pledged in Love Scholarship Program For HBCUs
Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation, BeyGOOD, Tiffany & Co. and The Carters are honored to announce the About Love scholarship. $2M USD has been pledged in scholarship funding for students in…
Happy Chinese New Year 2021 : The year of OX
Chinese New Year 2021 falls on Friday, February 12th, 2021. Chinese New Year is also known as Lunar New Year. Traditionally Chinese Lunar New Year activities started as early as three weeks before Chinese…
