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Real African American Hairstyles

by tranndee

African American hair is so unique and individual, that we have a lot of options to choose from. We wear our hair in short, medium or long haircuts. We can wear our hair natural or straightened, in braids or... published 5 months ago

5 comments    black hairstyles hair styles

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Travel Destination: Funky West Reading PA

by Maren Morgan M-T

About a two-hour drive from Baltimore and a one and a half-hour drive from Philadelphia, the tiny burg of West Reading, PA sits tucked between a Pennsylvania industrial town and a hoity-toity suburb. This place is experiencing an artistic renaissance, becoming a new Bohemia where creativity is the rule. published 9 months ago

2 comments    travel shopping arts

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why black people should really!!! hate the word nigger

by jjones2389

The word nigger is a noun. The Mariam Webster definition of the word is: 1. A black person 2. A member of any dark-skinned race 3. A member of a socially disadvantaged persons Being a black man myself... published 6 months ago

8 comments    recreation black african

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What IS a Drum Circle?

by Maren Morgan M-T

Drum circles are activity-events open to people dropping in to play on African and middle-eastern sorts of hand drums, shakers, and other percussion instruments. Latin and Caribbean instruments can also be there. Drum circles are open, welcoming, and non-judgmental. The music is always an improvised creation based on the sounds each person adds to the mix. Plus, they are a heck of a lot of FUN! published 7 months ago

4 comments    music community new age

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African Slaves Folk Herbal Medicines and Remedies

by balisunset

Every oral tradition is as extensive as its community. In the case of the many thousands of black African slaves imported from the seventeenth century onward into North America, these traditions were drawn... published 3 months ago

0 comments    health advice how to

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Portland Saturday Market Food Court--Portland, Oregon

by Melissa Ray Davis

From March through December, every Saturday and Sunday the Old Town / Chinatown neighborhood of Downtown Portland is transformed into a huge arts and crafts open-air marketplace where local artists sell handcrafted items and art. In addition to all of the beautiful wares, Portland Saturday Market also boasts two international food courts will a diverse selection of delicious treats. published 9 months ago

0 comments    food travel eating

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The Three Black Popes

by Milkman95th

Enter your search terms Submit search form Changes through the Ages Martin Bernal's three part book series titled Black Athena sets out to explain the Afroasiatic influences on Greek... published 7 months ago

0 comments    religion art painting

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Ethiopia’s Muslim Christian War and Present Day Analysis

by ubaso

Islam was introduced to Ethiopia in 615 AD when the followers of Prophet Mohammed sought refuge in Aksum. The king of Aksum welcomed them to the country and not only respected their religion but offered them... published 8 months ago

2 comments    religion christian africa

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A Short Guide on African American

by balisunset

The last half-century has witnessed a massive relocation of African Americans away from farms, plantations, towns and cities in the South towards a more national and urbanized existence associated with... published 5 weeks ago

0 comments    politics people society

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Solá Akingbolá, Routes to Roots - Yoruba Drums from Nigeria, music review

by zachfree

Best known for his work as percussionist for the internationally proclaimed jazz/funk band Jamiroquai, Solá Akingbolá is reconnecting with his roots by releasing his first solo album, Routes to Roots. Though... published 10 months ago

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