I live and work overseas most of the time, sometimes in places where the African (and specifically the African-American diaspora) is sparse. And this can pose a challenge when trying to raise the next generation of conscious black children. For example, we are currently living in a Latin American country where the “Afro” community is extremely small and confined to disparate … [Read more...]
[Video] Nigerian Doll Created by Man is Now Outselling Barbie
Nigerian native, Taofick Okoya, 43, was having a horrible time trying to find a doll for his niece. There was nothing that represented their color or culture, so in 2007, he created Queens of Africa. It's a doll line Nigerian girls could identify with. Queens of Africa has become so popular, it is now outselling Barbie in his country. [youtube id="-vwch0LLPks"] The doll … [Read more...]
Black History Month: Honoring Native and Foreign-Born Brothers and Sisters
Today marks the beginning of Black History Month, the month in which we celebrate our culture. While many of us celebrate our history and the lives and advancements made by black people throughout the year, it is the month of February when much of the nation stops to join us in the acknowledgement of our history. An article featured at Time Ideas poses the question of … [Read more...]