Category Archives: Ways to Celebrate African Culture

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

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African Studies Showcase – TED Talks

Some of the most popular posts here on our Africa Imports blog are the ones that offer information or serve to educate on the various topics regarding Africa; its people, products, traditions, and culture. There is still much misconception about … Continue reading

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Great Gift Idea: 2012 Women of the African Ark Calendar

Everybody loves and needs a calendar! Celebrate the grace and beauty of the African woman in this 12-month calendar that measures 12″ x 13″. Greet each day with a stunning photo of African women in Traditional dress taken in Africa. … Continue reading

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I Need Africa More Than Africa Needs Me

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Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King Jr.

With Black History Month around the corner and Martin Luther King Jr. Day behind us, we thought it would be good to commemorate one of our greatest heroes in the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King Jr. was born in … Continue reading

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Preparing for Black History Month – Some Fun Facts

- Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was founded in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. It became a month-long celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen … Continue reading

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Create Your Own Kwanzaa Family History Book

When it comes to Kwanzaa, one of the greatest gifts you can give your family is the gift of understanding and celebrating their past and their family and community. Creating a Kwanzaa Family History book makes this easy and is … Continue reading

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African Wedding Traditions

Wedding season is here, with more weddings occurring in June through August than any other time of year. How are weddings celebrated in Africa? What unique traditions can you find in Africa? With so many different countries, cultures, and communities, … Continue reading

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African food and meal ideas

African Proverb – A child who does not travel thinks his mother is the best cook. You can see more African proverbs here One way to experience African culture is with an African meal. Since you’re going to eat anyway, … Continue reading

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African American history courses for free

I graduated cum non laude from a state university. So it was exciting to me to find out that MIT, Harvard, and some other major schools have a lot of their classroom lectures online. That’s right. You don’t need to … Continue reading

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