Celebrate

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

"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept and celebrate those differences."
-Audre Lorde

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 way to bring people together...

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 from around the globe,...

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 African Diaspora—the...

Kwanzaa: History, Principles and Ways You Can Celebrate!

What is Kwanzaa? Kwanzaa is a weeklong Pan-African celebration in the United States that reveres African American culture based on values of family, community and identity. This holiday is observed...

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 National Park in Tanzania, Africa. ...

Black History: Created by Us for Us

Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom observe Black History Month annually from Feb 1st to March 1st. As an observance, Black History Month serves to recall, honor, and...

Feel the Beat

Music is the heartbeat of culture for Africa and the African diaspora. From R&B to Afrobeats, the soul of Africa can be found in our favorite songs! Follow us on Spotify and feel the beat with some of our favorite songs from across Africa and the African diaspora.