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How to Host a Diaspora Collective Dinner Party

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Celebrate Africa and the African diaspora by experiencing and honoring the food, art, culture, music and people.

Holiday with a Side of History: The History of the Holidays Foods We Know & Love
In African-American culture, a Thanksgiving meal wouldn't be complete without signature soul food staples like macaroni and cheese, candied yams and sweet potato pie which also have a deep history. Learn more.
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10 Places You Can Go to Celebrate Black History Month, Now and After Covid
Museums, monuments, historic homes, and parks throughout the United States hold the rich cultural background and achievements of African Americans ...
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Black History Created by Us for Us
Woodson was one of 9 children to his father James Woodson and mother, Anne Eliza. James was a Civil War veteran who learned carpentry ...
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Add Some African Flavor to Your Holiday Dinner Table This Year with These Popular Recipes
This year has been full of pivots and unexpected twists and turns. Last year my family and I were blessed to celebrate Christmas in the Serengeti ...
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Kwanzaa: History, Principles and Ways You Can Celebrate!
Kwanzaa is an annual holiday that begins December 26 and ends January 1 at the start of the new year with gift-giving and a feast of faith, calle...
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Global Impact of African Influence in Our Favorite Cuisines
How does Africa and the African diaspora influence how and what you eat? A large number of foods around the world are a product of Africa and the ...
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Feel the Beat: African Influence in Modern Music
Anyone who listens to music on the radio or streams it on Spotify or Apple Music has experienced the influence and impact of African music. Music f...
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How to Host a Diaspora Collective Dinner Party
You can host a a dinner party with family, friends and maybe a few strangers (after COVID-19). Hosting a Diaspora Collective dinner party is a wa...
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Our Top 7 Soul Food Restaurants in the U.S
Finding food that nourishes your body and feeds your soul like Madea's Sunday dinner is an accomplishment. Soul food cooking originated in the Sou...
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Explore, learn and develop a deeper understanding of Africa and the African Diaspora.

African Net Sponge: Uses & Care Instructions
Upgrade your body care routine with the African Net Sponge which has proven to be the superior choice over a traditional loofah or washcloth.
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5 African American inventors That Changed The World
Behind some of the greatest inventions that keep our world functioning are the African American Inventors that made them possible. In honor of Blac...
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Andikra Symbols Tell a Story
African heritage is rich and deep in culture. One of the most popular parts of the African culture is the Adinkra symbols. Symbols are a visual rep...
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10 Black Heroes You Should Know About
Black history is happening everyday. It’s not just a thing of the past, but it's a story that continues to be written in our DNA. We come from a po...
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What Are African Day Names?
There is a West African tradition of giving newborn babies a special name that is based on the day they are born. The Akan people of Ghana often n...
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Shea Butter: The Ultimate African Superfood for Your Skin
Shea butter can be of good use for many things, especially skin care. Discover where Shea Butter comes from and all of the resources wonderful benefits.
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10 Facts About Africa You Should Know
Africa is a beautiful continent that is rich in cultural heritage, diversity and wildlife which makes it unique in the world. Most people know Af...
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African Diaspora: A Global Impact
What is the African diaspora? The African diaspora is over 170 million people of African descent that live all over the world. The African diaspo...
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A Trip of Lifetime: Visiting Africa is Your Birthright
Capetown, Table Mountain National Park Stepping onto African soil is probably one of the most extraordinary experiences I have ever had. I could...
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Spoken Languages in African Countries
Africa as a country is not only vast in size and population density, it is also very rich in cultures, ethnic groups, religions, languages, be...
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How to Create a Powerful Vision Board in 5 Simple Steps
Welcome to 2021! We are kicking off the year with a virtual vision board party on Friday, January 22 at 5:30 pm PST. Please join us for setting yo...
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We Survived 2020 & We Will Thrive in 2021
It is official 2020 has ended and we are in the second year of a new decade. As each day begins with a sunrise, each new year begins with hope and...
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10 Self-Care Tips for a Better You
Self care has a huge effect on our mental health. It is important to always take time to care for yourself in order to fully nourish the mind, body and soul, but how do you get started? Here are 10 easy self-cafe tips to help you get in touch with your body's needs.
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Rooted: How to Live Life with Joy, Love and Purpose
Living an authentic life means living your truth and not what other says or think about you. There are many untruths about Africa and the African d...
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Let's Change the Narrative
We are a beautiful and strong people, that perseveres and have built buildings, pyramids, businesses and empires. Lets empower each other and change the narrative about our selves, our ancestors, our children and future generations. Lets celebrate our greatness by sharing stories of beauty, excellence,perseverance, power and strength from the past and the present.
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