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Past & Present | Anatomy of a Quinceañera

Words convey meaning and history. Interlocutors use context to further understand the intended message delivered and received. The word quinceañera in the anglo... Read More...

Blogger of the Month | Mom’s Guide To Travel

I’ve found that when moms travel on their own, they’re not only able to take a deep breath, but they’re also able to gain perspective on life. We all... Read More...

Quick Tips | Painless Travel With Kids

Before we get into the nitty-gritty, we need to address the elephant in the room which is that many people are put off by the thought of traveling with kids ---- to the next town, let alone to another country. I’m here to tell you that traveling with... Read More...

DESTINATION | Four Whole Days in The Seychelles

The Seychelles islands are located off the East Coast of Africa. They are home to pristine beaches, delicious food, and fanciful resorts. The Seychelles are mad... Read More...

Take 5 | Why Homeschool

Why Homeschool? The current state of the school system, the social environment, and the economic costs all point to a system that is in need of repair. W... Read More...

Secretly I Will Love You More | Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art Docent Tour

Museums are strange places. They are even stranger to me since watching Black Panther. During my visit to the African Art Museum at the Smithsonian, I couldn’t help but stare into the glass case at an ivory bracelet and wonder about the ways this art... Read More...

Your Best Road Life | Planning Your Next Road Trip

Is the destination even the point of your trip, or is the road trip itself the “destination”? Road trips, to some, are the embodiment of freedom. You... Read More...

International Amusement Parks | Family Friendly Fun

I love amusement parks! I mean, who doesn’t, right? Well, I’m sure some out there don’t, but nobody’s really checkin’ for them…lol. Children and adult... Read More...

Violence & Social Media | Dandara’s story

This article was initially published last year, April 2017 at Diggit Magazine, and centers around Dandara dos Santos, a Brazilian trans woman, whose murder was captured on film and subsequently went viral. In response to the increased videos of polic... Read More...

Global Black History | Joel Augustus Rogers

"No man living has revealed so many important facts about the Negro race as has Rogers.” - Dr. W. E. B. DuBois If you were to engage a Black perso... Read More...

Auntie Mo Kids Radio | The First of its Kind in Africa

Auntie Mo Kids Radio, is an all-positive internet radio station offering 24/7 children and parent-oriented programs and it’s the first of its kind in ... Read More...

Little Foodies | Kid Friendly African Foods

My fondest childhood memories in Nigeria center around food. Waking up to the sweet and savory smells of milk and cinnamon in Akamu mixed with the tangy goodness of gently scrambled eggs mixed with tomato puree sauce, onion, and sweet peppers served ... Read More...

Starr’s Ascension | Writing Her Narrative on the Ice

The world of figure skating inherently lacks diversity or inclusion of Black women, but Starr takes every opportunity to write her own narrative on the ice. ... Read More...

Callaloo Kids | The Media Company That Gets It

If you've ever stayed in a hostel or belong to any of the travel groups on the net, then you understand the feeling you get when you meet a fellow traveler and ... Read More...

GRIOTS READ | Mahogany L. Browne On Harvesting Black Girl Magic

It’s for us. It’s for every Black girl that walked into the room and didn’t feel like she belonged. It’s for every Black girl who didn’t think she was Black enough. It is for every Black girl that thought she was too Black. Poet, educator ... Read More...

Passport Party Project | Meet The New Class 2018

“The Pied Piper of Passports” That’s what Tracey Friley, founder of the grassroots global awareness initiative, The Passport Party Project, has been called by ... Read More...

No Excuses | A Mommy & Son Summer in Paris

While many people dream of a luxuriating summer at Parisian cafés, roaming the halls of the Louvre, or rocking out at AfroPunk Paris, my son has done all the ab... Read More...

Archivists’ Note | April 2018

Welcome to our kids and parents issue. Children and parents today are far more tech savvy, and as a result, children are growing up having greater access to activities, language and cultures from across the globe all without having to leave their ... Read More...

Sabal’s Cassava Farm | ¿Why Cassava?

Nestled just outside of the Garifuna cultural capital of the coastal town of Dangriga in Belize, is a very rustic, humble home where ladies are hard at work pro... Read More...

Before You Leave Belize…Cop These

If you’re a shopper like I am, then this article is for you. I LOVE to shop. I LOVE to travel. I LOVE to shop while I'm traveling. In particular, for things tha... Read More...

Mashramani Festival | Get Your Mash On in Guyana

If you’ve never heard of Mashramani or Guyana, then you need to put this celebration and this country on your radar especially during the carnival season. Typically, when people think of Carnival, they think of Brazil, Trinidad, Jamaica, Barbados, an... Read More...

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Starr’s Ascension | Writing Her Narrative on the Ice

More Chinese Than I Am | An Interview with Dr. Angela Hicks of Global Link China

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