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Books are fundamental to Zackie Achmat's life. The health and political activist whose name is synonymous with civil disobedience and who helped lead the mass protests that won access to affordable ...
Eva's Garden transformed into a cultural mosaic of dance, art, and unity under the glittering skies of Limuru.
The African American Literature Book Club has launched the BLK Bestseller List, showcasing the bestselling books by Black ...
Makhosazana Xaba, an acclaimed poet and activist, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Pretoria for ...
Malcolm X's 100th birthday was celebrated with events, panel discussions and presentations, highlighting his impact on the fight for Pan-African self-determination.
Tanzanian music star Juma Mussa Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux, made history at the Headies Awards 2025, taking home the prestigious ‘Best East African Artist of the Year’ award.
The event at the Halifax Central Library was led by George Elliott Clarke, a Nova Scotian and a former poet laureate of Toronto. Deadline for Trump's tariffs passes with no relent; Canada counters ...
Annual Cascade Festival of African Films The 35th Annual Cascade ... is hosting its 3rd Annual Black History Month Poetry Showcase on Feb. 23. The event highlights Black creativity with ...
According to her website, Wangari, 43, is “that woman who, in a room, will be having animated conversations peppered with hearty laughter”. It goes on to describe her as a person who thrives ...
I received the news that Breyten Breytenbach had died on Sunday. That evening we drove up from Dikeni (Alice), where we live, to Hogsback. With me were my wife Irma and our friend Vangile, on a ...