Subject: What is Critical Race Theory?
What is Critical Race Theory?
June 21st, 2022 at 9:00 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship What is Critical Race Theory Critical race theory (CRT) is a discipline within sociology and legal theory that focuses on questions arising in conversations about racism. The result is a set of theories, concepts, ...
Celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month 🌴
June 14th, 2022 at 12:47 pm EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Celebrating Caribbean Heritage MonthWe all know that Caribbean people have different cultures and heritage, and it is important for us to learn about them and support them. But what is the difference? It's especial ...
Have you RSVP'd to join us in Opa-locka tomorrow for an early Juneteenth
June 10th, 2022 at 3:08 pm EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Join us this Saturday, June 11th at 3 pm at The ARC in Opa-locka for an early kick-off celebration of Freedom Day.675 Ali Baba Ave, Opa-locka FLWe will be having art, food, music, African drummers and dancers, Karao ...
Five Gemini Musical Icons
June 7th, 2022 at 10:03 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Five Black Gemini Music IconsI·con: a person or thing regarded as a representative symbol or as worthy of veneration. When you think of the word icon, what do you think of? Who do you think of? Today, we’re taki ...
Register to kick off Juneteenth early this year because it's a whole Vibe!!!
June 6th, 2022 at 5:24 pm EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Join us this Saturday, June 11th at 3 pm at The ARC in Opa-locka for an early kick-off celebration of Freedom Day.675 Ali Baba Ave, Opa-locka FLWe will be having art, food, music, African drummers and dancers, Karao ...
Why is Africa Still Defined by Eurocentric Ideals?
May 31st, 2022 at 9:00 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Why is Africa Still Defined by Eurocentric Ideals?While colonization ended in the 1950s, the effects continue to be felt in Africa today. This can be seen in how art and culture are still defined by Eurocentric ide ...
The History Of Gorée Island And The Dakar Bienniale
May 24th, 2022 at 9:30 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Gorée Island: Then and NowJust off the coast of Senegal and the western-most point of Africa is Gorée Island. For over 300 years, it served as one of the largest slave-trading centers for the Atlantic Slave Trade ...
What You Might Not Know About Malcolm X
May 17th, 2022 at 9:00 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Malcolm X: 8 Things You May Not Know Malcolm X is a man who needs no introduction. A prominent figure during the civil rights movement, his influence was far-reaching both during his life and after his death. In hon ...
Celebrating Haitian Heritage Month
May 10th, 2022 at 9:00 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Celebrating Haitian Heritage MonthMay marks Haitian Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of the vibrant artwork, diverse culture, delicious food, and contributions of the Haitian community throughout history. It ...
Is This Apology Long Overdue?
May 3rd, 2022 at 9:30 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship An Apology Long Overdue? The Maroons Say SorryPoint A to Point B is rarely a straight line. This is especially true when looking at the past. In a previous post, we shared a story about the Maroons, the freedom figh ...