Lisa Washington-SowAug 23, 2022The legacy that remains: Int'l Day Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its AbolitionThe theme of this year’s International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition is "Stories of Courage: Resistance to...
Lisa MusumbaJun 19, 2021Can the Black Diaspora Celebrate Juneteenth?Today is Juneteenth. And if you’ve spent just a few moments on the internet over the past few days, you probably heard that it is now a...
Lisa MusumbaMar 19, 2021Finger Lickin' GoodFried chicken is permanent fixture on my comfort food roster. Pulling all-nighters in college was always a perfect excuse for a...
Lisa MusumbaFeb 27, 2021Sweet TalkAs kids, we envision culinary professions quite narrowly through the lens of pristine chef’s whites often paired with an education at a...
Lisa MusumbaOct 26, 2020The F-WordIn Kenya, and many other African countries, ‘feminism’ is a dirty word that leaves a bad taste in a traditionalist’s mouth—let's dig in!
nhansonhallJul 31, 2020Making Time for Healing in the Face of Injustice & Inequality - By Nana Apenem DagaduThe lilting sound of the alarm wakes me from uneasy sleep. 6:30 AM. Despite it being a Sunday – typically a day of rest, I am disoriented...