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Celebrate Black History Month! Events 2010
February is Black History Month. No matter the color of your family’s skin, it’s a chance to celebrate the diversity of our American culture. Cities across the nation are taking up the cause with many activities and celebrations! Take a … Continue reading
Christmas in Africa – The Traditions of the Motherland
We want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! In honor of this holiday, we thought we’d give you a few ideas about how Christmas is celebrated throughout Africa. Maybe you can bring some of these traditions into your … Continue reading
Discover the Fulani Tribe of Africa
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Scarabs and Their Unique History in Africa
They look like beautiful stone beetles, they symbolize so much more! Scarabs represent immortality due to their instinct to hibernate and then later re-emerge from the earth. Scarabs also symbolize the magnificence of the heavens as their shape resembles the … Continue reading
Discover the Beauty of Massai Culture
Ever wanted to know more about the culture behind the beautiful Massai beadwork and hand-crafted shields? Massai culture is full of richness, and to find out more just click on the play button on the video above. Want to see … Continue reading
Discover the Ashanti People of Ghana
We just posted this video on youtube, and thought you’d enjoy finding out more about this amazing culture. To see the video just click the play button on the video below. To find more videos about Africa and African products … Continue reading
The Story of the Elephant Hair Bracelet
For thousands of years African Mythology has believed that the connection between heaven and earth is the elephant. The legend of the bracelet dates back over 1200 years. It was believed that wearing the bracelet would protect against harm, sickness … Continue reading
Marka Masks and Their Unique History
The Marka people, also known as the Warka, belong to the Soninke people whose settlements date back as far as 750 AD in Ghana. Conflicts with the Berbers compelled the Soninke to disperse into neighboring regions. The Marka people now … Continue reading
African Proverb of the Week
“The hunger that has hope for its satisfaction does not kill.” – Igbo (Nigerian) Proverb The Igbo people inhabit southeastern Nigeria. “Igbo” refers to both the people and their language. Occupying a rainforest region, the Igbo were mostly farmers and … Continue reading
Celebrating Somalia’s Independence Day – June 26th
June 26th marks the 49th anniversary of Somalia’s independence. On June 26th, 1960, the Somali Republic was formed. A few days later, Italian Somaliland gained its independence from Italy on the 1st of July 1960 and was united the same … Continue reading