The small group of women who organized the Sorority were conscious of a privileged position as college-trained women of color, just one generation removed from slavery. They were resolute that their college experiences should be as meaningful and productive...
Our Mission
The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) strives to preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by teaching research techniques and disseminating information throughout the community. Our primary goals are to promote scholarly research, provide resources...
Africare is a Four-Star Rated, African-American founded development organization that improves the quality of life of people in Africa.
More than 95% of our project staff are African, and 94 cents of every dollar we receive goes directly to project implementation.
By working...
Heritage
Zion Methodism grew out of the merciless enslavement of our African forefathers. They were kidnapped from their native land, chained, shackled, and shipped as beasts in deplorable conditions to a strange and distant land, having no family, no culture...
Since 1963, A Better Chance has been opening the door to educational opportunities for thousands of young people of color in this nation. Our mission is to increase substantially the number of well-educated young people of color who are...
Make this a year filled with smart investments by taking a serious look at your finances and thinking about your goals. The best way to make 2021 a prosperous year is by considering these questions and factors before you...
Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, enthusiastically welcomed the Nobel Peace Prize award on Friday, describing it as recognition for years of fighting for democracy in her country. The announcement comes just days before Sirleaf seeks re-election for a second five-year...
A negative reputation has followed Africa since the bulk of the nations on that continent won independence from colonial occupation. Poverty, disease, hunger, war and corruption are closely associated with African countries in the minds of many people across...
Recently, Brazil pledged major investments and a transfer of technology to Africa in order to repay a "solidarity debt" they have with Africa.
According to former Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Brazil, which is the world's sixth-largest economy, "owes its...
Fashion designer Tanya Aab says she feels lucky: Few businesswomen from Swaziland can travel to the United States to learn how to build their companies and sell their brands overseas.
For several days this week, Aab was walking through the...
