African cinema has traversed a remarkable arc. It evolved from British colonial messaging to globally celebrated art, thanks in large part to pioneers like Senegal’s Ousmane Sembène, whose journeys ...

Why This Summit Matters On June 13, 2025, Philadelphia’s journalism and civic leadership gathered at the Science History Institute for the fourth annual Reimagining Philadelphia Journalism Summit, ...

According to the German data gathering and visualization platform Statista “In 2023, travel and tourism contributed 6.8 percent to Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from 5.9 percent in the ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mental Health And Creativity Explained Mental health is a state of mind that encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, crucial in shaping thought processes, emotional responses, and ...

On April 30, 2015, UNESCO’s International Jazz Day rallied over 700 events in 185 nations, bringing together millions to celebrate the improvisational nature of jazz. As a distinctly African American ...

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, ...