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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July 2024 Edition
Culture & News Alice Moseley Folk Artist Alice Moseley (1909-2004) was a school teacher and folk artist born in Birmingham, Alabama. Once married she moved to Memphis, Tennessee and Pope, Mississippi. The family finally settled in Bay St. Louis in the 1980s. Mrs. Moseley discovered her gift of painting later in life while in herContinue reading “July 2024 Edition”
June 2024 Edition
Culture & News Our Wedding Day June is known as the most popular month for weddings. It’s a wonderful time for a couple to pledge their love and union to each other. The online magazine: Black Bride.com has ideas for planning, inspiration, and examples of real weddings. The magazine features Shaira Howard and Ricky GrinsteadContinue reading “June 2024 Edition”
May 2024 Edition
Happy Birthday Sankofa Newsletter! (5 years old this month) Thank You for the Support! Culture & News Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum The Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum of Biloxi, Mississippi is home to a collection of Gulf Coast historical heritage. This three level museum has various artifacts, boats, coastal environment exhibits, and art galleries.Continue reading “May 2024 Edition”
April 2024 Edition
Culture & News Public Service Announcement: Pseudo-intellectuals The following P.S.A. is based on my own opinion and observation. It addresses a section of content creators and does not apply to all content creators. There appears to be a rise of pseudo-intellectuals in the social media sphere, particularly in the African-American community. I have noticedContinue reading “April 2024 Edition”
March 2024 Edition
Happy Women’s History Month Culture & News Bessie Coleman History Night The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum honored the legacy of Bessie Coleman with her very own history night. She was the first African American woman to receive a pilot license (two months before Amelia Earhart). This free public event allowed visitors to tour the museumContinue reading “March 2024 Edition”
February 2024 Edition
Culture & News Africa & Byzantium Exhibition Tour The Byzantine Empire (Eastern Roman Empire) existed over a thousand years ago (4th-15th century C.E.) with its capital as 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. TheContinue reading “February 2024 Edition”
January 2024 Edition
Culture & News The Journey of Man My travels have encouraged the exploration of both other cultures and my own. I am a great pizza lover and while exploring the local attractions, native cuisine, and museums–I always find pizza. Its a mandatory travel requirement! In France and Spain, you can find European versions of pizzaContinue reading “January 2024 Edition”
December 2023 Edition
LaFayette Department Store Paris, France Culture & News 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 fairyContinue reading “December 2023 Edition”
November 2023 Edition
Culture & News Ethiopian Jews The land of Ethiopia has diverse religious beliefs that include Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and indigenous spirituality practices. There are references to the Ethiopians in biblical history, such as the highway encounter between Philip the evangelist and an Ethiopian eunuch-treasurer in service to the Queen (Candace) of Ethiopia. This meeting ledContinue reading “November 2023 Edition”
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