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Happy Kwanzaa
We hope you had a joyous Christmas (if you celebrate the holiday) and spent time with family and friends. Now Kwanzaa has begun and will be a fun week of lights and African traditions until January 1. As an African … Continue reading
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Unforgettable Father’s Day Ideas!
Unique, inspiring gift ideas for him. There’s still time to make this Father’s Day the most unforgettable for you and your customers. Choose from a large selection of African and Afrocentric items, including traditional dashikis, handcrafted African bracelets, bold kente … Continue reading
New! African Tribal Spirit Masks
Get into the spirit! And transform any room or environment with these beautiful African masks, which have been traditionally used to summon the aid of helpful spirits. Hand-carved in Kenya, these masks represent the spirits of different virtues and blessings. … Continue reading
Honoring Harriet Tubman: 10 Things To Know
March 10th is Harriet Tubman Day. Here are some fast facts about this amazing African-American woman who helped hundreds of slaves to freedom: 1. Harriet Tubman was born Araminta Ross around 1820 near Bucktown, Maryland. Her exact date and place … Continue reading
It’s Here! New Black History Month Catalog
A most special time of the year is just around the corner! Our NEW Catalog is at the printer now and will be mailed out to our customers in about one week. You will love this catalog! 128 pages of … Continue reading
Lighting the Kinara – Kwanzaa Traditions
Kwanzaa, which means “first fruits of the harvest” in the African language Kiswahili, has gained tremendous acceptance since its founding in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga. Kwanzaa is a special time of the year, one that celebrates African culture, heritage, … Continue reading
Famous Adinkra Symbols – The Fawohodie Symbol
“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others…….” – Nelson Mandela The famous fawohodie adinkra symbol stands for independence. It can also … Continue reading
The Life of a Massai Warrior
One of the most prominent and respected ethnic groups in Africa, the Massai warriors are courageous and intriguing. Massai men, in order to become warriors, must go out alone into the bush and kill a male lion with their bare … Continue reading
African Recipe of the Week: Ethiopian Pancakes
Add some African flavors to Black History Month with these tasty Ethiopian pancakes! WHAT YOU’LL NEED: – 1 teaspoon dry yeast – 2-1/2 cups warm water – 4 cups flour – 1 teaspoon baking powder – Oil 1. Dissolve the … Continue reading