Culture, History, & News Sami Blood What does it mean to assimilate into a more dominant culture? Are you allowed to retain your own cultural identity or adopt the customs of another group? Amanda Kernell explores these questions in her first feature film Sami Blood (2017). The film introduces two sisters, Elle-Marja and Njenna, who areContinue reading “June 2025 Edition”
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💖Repost: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans
*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans The land of Nubia (also known as Kush) was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries share a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744Continue reading “💖Repost: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans”
🍎Repost: The Ancient Black Arabs
The Ancient Black Arabs The opportunity to learn about Black History extends beyond the borders of one nation. Learn more about Blacks of the Middle East in the book: The Ancient Black Arabs by Anu M’Bantu (2012, 38 pages, kindle edition). This short book introduces the basic concepts of skin complexion and ethnicity in theContinue reading “🍎Repost: The Ancient Black Arabs”
🍎Bonus Book Review: Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations
Happy Native American Heritage Month! (November 2023) Book Review: Foods of the Southwestern Indian Nations: Traditional and Contemporary Native American Recipes *Notice: This book review contains spoilers. Dr. Lois Ellen Frank is a Culinary-Cultural Anthropologist and photographer who studies the cultural food traditions of the American Southwest Indian Nations. Her book: Foods of the SouthwestContinue reading “🍎Bonus Book Review: Foods of the Southwest Indian Nations”
November 2022 Edition
Culture & News The Seri People The Mexican state of Sonora is located on the west coast, near the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California). This region is home to the Seri people (whose name means “those who live in the sand”), an indigenous population. In pre-Hispanic times, they were oftenContinue reading “November 2022 Edition”
🍎Bonus Book Review: The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War
*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War The Kingdom of Kush in Nubia was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries shared a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744 B.C.E.- 714 B.C.E.),Continue reading “🍎Bonus Book Review: The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War”
Bonus Book Review: The Ancient Black Arabs
The Ancient Black Arabs The opportunity to learn about Black History extends beyond the borders of one nation. Learn more about Blacks of the Middle East in the book: The Ancient Black Arabs by Anu M’Bantu (2012, 38 pages, kindle edition). This short book introduces the basic concepts of skin complexion and ethnicity in theContinue reading “Bonus Book Review: The Ancient Black Arabs”
💖Bonus Book Review: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans
*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans The land of Nubia (also known as Kush) was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries share a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744Continue reading “💖Bonus Book Review: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans”
💖Birthday Bonus Book Review: Ethiopian Fairy Tale
St. George Church of Lalibela, Ethiopia Built approx. 1181 to 1221 C.E.- Present Happy Birthday Sankofa Newsletter! 💖Two-Years old this Month💖 Thank you for the Support! A Birthday Bonus Video “God Said, Take Your Eyes Off The Crowd” Latoya Okeia on YouTube 💖Sankofa Newsletter Continue reading “💖Birthday Bonus Book Review: Ethiopian Fairy Tale”
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