Subject: Register to kick off Juneteenth early this year because it's a whole Vibe!!!
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 ...
Protecting Our Earth Starts With Us 🌍
April 26th, 2022 at 9:30 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Protecting Our Earth Starts With UsThis past Friday, one billion people in over 193 countries celebrated the 52nd annual Earth Day, making it the largest secular holiday in the world. It's a day marked to remember a ...
Marijuana and Inequality
April 19th, 2022 at 9:30 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Marijuana and Inequality: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The legalization of cannabis has been a widely debated topic over the last several years. As more and more states continue to make recreational use legalized ...
Celebrating World Art Day, April 15 🎨
April 12th, 2022 at 9:00 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Celebrating World Art Day Friday is World Art Day, a time to promote and honor the creativity of individuals from around the world. It was first declared by the International Association of Art in 2012 and is celebr ...
Black History is History - Every Month of the Year ✊🏾
April 5th, 2022 at 10:00 am EDTAfriKin = Africa + Kinship Black History IS History: April February might “officially” be Black History Month, but our Black brothers and sisters' contributions, stories, and histories should not - and cannot - be contained to 28 days out ...