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Are Black People the True Children of the Gods? Unpacking the Erasure of African History and Spirituality

For centuries, Black people have been at the center of an ongoing struggle for identity, history, and divinity. While modern society often portrays African descendants as the marginalized, the lost, and the struggling, there exists a deeper, more profound question: Could Black people be the original children of the gods? And if so, does that explain why European and American systems have worked so tirelessly to erase African history, culture, and spirituality?

The Power of Black Storytelling: A Cultural and Political Imperative

By Metro Record In the Black community, storytelling...

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The ‘silent killer’ behind strokes in the Black community

By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black As a medical doctor of over 30 years who focuses on African-American health, Dr. Gregory Hall doesn’t mess around when it comes to managing high...

The Power of Black Storytelling: A Cultural and Political Imperative

By Metro Record In the Black community, storytelling has always been more than an art...

Digital Dialogue Unveils New Perspectives on Ancient Africans and “Time Travel”

A recent online discussion between a user and an AI language model has sparked...

Atlanta-Based Vocalist Monique Curry Joins Springfield Indie Soul Festival 2025 Lineup

Springfield, MA — The Springfield Indie Soul Festival 2025 is thrilled to announce that...

Springfield Indie Soul Festival, A Celebration of Culture, Community & Indie Excellence

Get Ready to Groove: Springfield Indie Soul Festival 2025 Now Accepting Performers and Vendors! Springfield,...

BWEL Introducing: Empowering Black Women Entrepreneurs

BWEL offers a transformative experience and invaluable resources to propel businesses and professional growth forward. Babson College’s Frank & Eileen™ Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership...

HBCU Grad, Founder of Largest Black-Owned Payroll Company, Celebrates 6 Years in Business

Nationwide — Meet Byron Jennings, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University who is now the founder and CEO of Next Generation Payroll, the largest Black-owned...

The Prosser Files by Marlene Prosser

Ohana Hussle owned by Shanika Shanika was born in Holyoke. She obtained her high school diploma through a non-traditional program and moved forward with her...

African American history you probably weren’t taught in school

Historians estimate that one in four cowboys in the US were black. In 2015, a study from the National Museum of African American History...

Peripheral Artery Disease: Prevalence, Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

Do you suffer from Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? 1 in every 20 Americans suffer from PAD and African Americans are more likely to suffer...

27-Year Old With Doctorate Degree in Business Was Initially Rejected By 25 Universities

Nationwide  — Dr. Eli Joseph earned a bachelor’s degree at the age of 20, a master’s degree at age 21, and a doctorate degree...

A Q&A with Exotic Scentsations

Get Familiar with Local Business Owner Josua Hunt. Owner of Exotic Scentsations. When did you start your business? October 2019 Why did you decide to become...

Breaking Generational Trauma: Keep Black Families Together

Written by Sommers Smith There needs to be more attentiveness to children's emotions, thoughts, and mental health. It is time to break the generational curses of...

Voting Is Not Enough Pt. 2

by Haneef Nelson The most important elected officials that have the greatest impact on your life ARE NOT the President and the Federal Congress. It...

Words of Advice From Dr. Katrina Banks: 5 Tips to Relieve and Prevent Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common ailments we will all face at one point in time. In fact, about 80% of us...

School Janitor of 23 Years Changes Careers, Becomes a Teacher

NATIONWIDE— Tylan Bailey, who has been working as a school janitor for 23 years, has graduated from college with a Bachelor’s degree in education....

Damn! Guess What They Did This Time…

By Robert C. JonesThe Springfield School Committee recently introduced and voted on a policy to allow Springfield Police unrestricted and unencumbered access to ALL...

So, Who Oversees Your Lighting?

By Gregoria Villafane Not sure if I was indeed born to do great things or just exist in a world until my calling day –...

Exploring the concept of Afrocentrism: A term coined by Scholar/Activist Molefi Asante

Afrocentrism, also called Africentrism, cultural and political movement whose mainly African American adherents regard themselves and all other blacks as syncretic Africans and believe...

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