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Zela Africa
Nov 6, 2022
Baby and Me Workout: 7 Easy Exercises for New Moms
Greetings! I am Zela Africa and I specialize in teaching Reggae-Robics dance fitness. I teach aerobics to reggae and afrobeat music. I...
Tamara Jean
May 10, 2020
5 Things Your Face Mask Should Have
Many people have been skeptical about wearing a face mask. Whether you are on one side of the fence, or the other, the fact remains that...
Tamara Jean
Apr 25, 2020
Defining Adinkra Symbols
Adinkra symbols are a beautiful symbology originated by the Akan people of West Africa.
Tamara Jean
May 3, 2018
Youth Learning: How is Adinkra Cloth Made?
Adinkra cloth is not only beautiful, it is handmade using a long and complex process. Learn about how adinkra cloth is made through your own
Tamara Jean
Mar 19, 2018
Sankofa: Go Back & Fetch It
The Sankofa bird is one of the most popular and distinct adinkra symbols. It has many variations and represents taking from the past and...
Tamara Jean
Mar 17, 2018
Aya in Geometry & Biodiversity
The adinkra symbol above is aya, which literally means fern, and represents strength, endurance, and resourcefulness. Comment on This #1:...
Tamara Jean
Mar 16, 2018
Our Traditions Shape our Identity
Though our cultures may be different, they are what make us unique. In this project we will learn about how symbols not only help to...
Tamara Jean
Nov 21, 2016
The Adinkra Guide: Downloadable Resource
Revised: June 18, 2022 I discovered adinkra before I knew of its meaning or relevance in African society. Many years ago my mother...
Tamara Kae
May 6, 2015
Daughter of Africa: A Tale of Two Sisters
"The adventures of princess Ailema and Sha-Sha continues. Now in Ghana they face new obstacles. While Sha-Sha enjoys the luxurious side...
Tamara Kae
Feb 10, 2015
Amy Jacques Garvey: A Woman on a Mission
The role of women in black liberation movements has been long debated. From Ida B. Wells to Assata Shakur, the role of women is often...
Tamara Jean
Apr 5, 2014
Using Music to Teach History: Shaka Zulu Pickney
As a young educator in urban America, I have often used my love for reggae music to introduce sometimes complex topics. I have used the...
Tamara Kae
Apr 3, 2014
Empress Menen Asfaw: A True Example of African Royalty
This month we celebrate the Earthlight (birth) of Empress Menen, wife and companion to H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I, and the only...
Tamara Kae
Nov 16, 2013
Assata: One Woman's Quest for Truth
"We receive fragments of unrelated knowledge, and our education follows no logical format or pattern. It is exactly this kind of...
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