The Great Delusion

The Great Delusion invites you into a thought-provoking exploration of societal ignorance and arrogance. Set against a backdrop of tension, the play reveals how a community’s disdain for Black contributions leads to chaos and despair. As the characters grapple with their misconceptions, expect sharp humor, poignant moments, and a powerful message about the importance of recognizing and valuing all…

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Walking with the Lion

A Black woman walks calmly beside a lion, her steps measured, her gaze steady. There’s no display of force, no need for grand gestures—just quiet resolve. The lion is a creature of instinct, raw and untamed, but here, it mirrors her calm. Neither dominates the other. The bravery is not loud or dramatic; it’s in the stillness, in the…

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The Nubian Culture: Africa’s Ancient Civilization Beyond Egypt

When we think of African civilizations, Egypt often dominates the conversation, with its pyramids, pharaohs, and ancient dynasties. However, to the south of Egypt lies another incredibly rich, ancient, and less talked about culture: Nubia. For thousands of years, the Nubians were a significant power in Africa, boasting a unique civilization that influenced not only the region but also…

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HAITIAN VODOU: SUMMONING THE SPIRITS

Written by The Outpost on April 30, 2013 Watch an excerpt from Maya Deren’s insightful and ground breaking documentary on Haitian Vodou filmed in 1947, as well as read about this beautiful way of living, serving, and connecting with the universal and multi-faceted powers, for people from the West African diaspora and beyond. Divine Horsemen: The Living Gods of Haiti explores the Vodou religion of Haiti, filmed…

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Demystifying Ifa Oracle: A Deep Dive Into Ancient Divination

Staffed, dressed in white, draped in intricate beads, cowries, a snail, seashell and traditional attire, the Obatala Image below embodies the ancient Yoruba Ifa spiritual tradition. Not only does this image represent a unique way of life, but it also symbolizes a culture that spans centuries. Rooted in wisdom and spirituality, this tradition bridges the physical and the spiritual….

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Embargo and Embers (A Dramatic Conversation Between a U.S. Child and a Cuban Child)

U.S. Child:Hello? Hola?Is this Cuba? I’m calling from the Land of the Free.Can you hear me? Cuban Child:Sí, I hear you. From the Land of the Blockade,Where the sky is still blue, but our roads—they crackAnd some medicines—we lack.What do you need? U.S. Child:Oh, nothing much. Just curious—We heard you’re surviving…(Shuffles feet awkwardly)Despite, you know, what my country’s been…

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24-Year-Old Nigerien Builds First Electric Scooter

In a tweet, @cecild84, who identifies as the “Sahel Revolutionary Soldier,” celebrated 24-year-old Abdoul Majid, the creator of Niger’s first electric scooter. The Sahel Revolutionary Soldier praises Majid as the type of individual Africa needs, contrasting his innovative contribution with what the tweeter describes as the exploitative practices of so-called foreign investors. The tweet underscores the need to uplift…

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