Culture, History, & News Princess Yennenga What are you willing to sacrifice for your dreams? And for what kind of dream? These must have been some of the questions in the mind of Princess Yennenga as she faced her father’s expectation for her life path and the path she wanted to take for herself. SheContinue reading “February 2025 Edition”
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January 2025 Edition
Culture, History, & News New Year’s Food Traditions The holiday season brings cultural food traditions to our celebration table. As a native of the Deep South, our culture promotes certain dishes to welcome in the new year. New Year’s Day dinner often includes collard greens (for money), black-eye peas (for luck), and cornbread (for gold).Continue reading “January 2025 Edition”
December 2024 Edition
Culture, History, & News A Royal Decree Over two thousand years ago, Jesus the Christ, was born in Bethlehem. The prophets long foretold of this coming messiah who would be a divine light unto the world. He would reign as King of the Jews. The confession of faith and belief in Christ as messiah isContinue reading “December 2024 Edition”
💖Repost: A Time Before Christmas Story
A Time Before Christmas Story Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a brave woman defied a wicked ruler. She hid and protected a vulnerable child, as her family members were unmercifully slaughtered, by one of their own relatives. But this is no dark fairy tale, it’s biblical history. Prophecy foretold that theContinue reading “💖Repost: A Time Before Christmas Story”
November 2024 Edition
Culture & News When the Moors Ruled in Europe The Moors invaded Spain in 711 C.E. and established a powerful religious empire in the Al Andalus region, which includes the cities of Granada, Corboda, and Toledo. Their rule lasted for over 500 years. The documentary: When the Moors Ruled in Europe (2005), provides historical analysis ofContinue reading “November 2024 Edition”
October 2024 Edition
Culture & News Geopolitics The recent G-7 summit (June 2021) held in Cornwall, United Kingdom was composed of leaders from the U.S., Canada, U.K., France, Japan, Italy, and Germany. The guests invited to attend were: The European Union (EU), South Korea, India, Australia, and South Africa. Russia and China are both excluded from the G-7Continue reading “October 2024 Edition”
🍎Repost: Special Edition: A Trick, No Treat
*Synopsis: The pre-Christian ancient world had both monotheistic and polytheistic religions. As the early Christian faith traveled from ancient Jerusalem to nearby lands in East Africa, the Mediterranean, and Western Asia (the Middle East), more people began to adopt the faith. Many divorced their indigenous spiritual beliefs. The practice of the Christian faith does notContinue reading “🍎Repost: Special Edition: A Trick, No Treat”
September 2024 Edition
Culture & News What is Race? There are those who believe that race is a social construct. And while this belief may be based in truth, the complexity of race is much deeper. It has several components: social, political, historical, cultural, and involves economics. In other words, a “social” construct that has real life consequencesContinue reading “September 2024 Edition”
August 2024 Edition
Culture & News Power of the Whistleblower Anita Moncrief is a former employee of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN). This non-profit was founded in 1970 with a mission to assist the poor and marginalized communities of color. Ms. Moncrief describes herself as idealistic and eager to join ACORN. Later, she wouldContinue reading “August 2024 Edition”
Repost: Africa & Byzantium Exhibition Tour
Africa & Byzantium Exhibition Tour The Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) existed over a thousand years ago (4th-15th century C.E.). It’s capital was Constantinople (New Rome) located in modern-day Istanbul, Turkey. The Byzantine Empire reached through the Mediterranean Sea lands, Africa, Italy, Spain, Greece, Asia Minor, and the Middle East. The ancient African portion ofContinue reading “Repost: Africa & Byzantium Exhibition Tour”
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