by Imani Ward | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Purchasing a home can be scary and stressful. This is especially true for first time homebuyers. There is a lot to consider such as where you want your home to be, what you want your home to look like, and cost. Cost is probably the biggest thing to consider. You...
by Imani Ward | Oct 31, 2022 | Opinion, Uncategorized
Want to support your local Black owned businesses? Here are 6 tips on ways you can provide support! 1. Shop Black Shopping for clothes, food, decorations, etc? Take a few extra minutes to google what you’re looking for and include Black owned business in your search....
by Imani Ward | Sep 12, 2021 | Opinion, Uncategorized
Africa is a place rich with culture and art. Zanzibar is specifically noted by many as a place of beauty. Therefore, it is fitting that one of the largest cultural events is held there annually. The Zanzibar International Film Festival was created in 1997 to grow the...
by Imani Ward | Aug 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
In approximately 1974, a project to celebrate art in South Africa began. First, it was originally a project for the 1820 Settlers Foundation (also known as the Grahamstown Foundation) (esat.sun.ac.za). It started small, however is now one of the main events in South...
by Imani Ward | Jun 30, 2021 | Black People in America, Uncategorized
On June 28th, 1969 a gay club called the Stonewall Inn was raided by the police in New York City (history.com). During this assault, the police attacked many people in the club. People decided to fight back against the cops and a riot began. People rioted and...
by Imani Ward | Jun 12, 2021 | Black People in America, Uncategorized
When thinking of Juneteenth, what comes to mind? Many people think of it as a day of celebration in Black communities. This is true, however a lot of people do not know the history behind it. It is not a national holiday, and was only made a state holiday in Texas in...