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You can’t talk about Black history without talking about dance. But first, if you didn’t read my earlier post on African musicians’ influence on Black history, go ahead and do so. Right now, let’s talk about dance.  Dancing is something that all people have done from generation to generation. However...

In honor of Black History Month, I want to take you on a short journey of five African musicians that have influenced history. February is Black History Month, which began in the early 1900s in the U.S. to promote achievements by Black Americans and other people from African descent. The...

Mental pain is less dramatic than physical pain, but it is more common and also more hard to bear. The frequent attempt to conceal mental pain increases the burden: It is easier to say, ‘My tooth is aching’ than to say, ‘My heart is broken.’ —C.S. Lewis Depression is marked...

Being an African immigrant in the Western world gives us perspective on cultures. As much as it has its challenges, there’s something fascinating about seeing where you come from through different eyes. It is much harder to notice ourselves from the inside but when we take a step outside, we...