A Time Line of Required Reading (Fiction) for Black History Month
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Visit The Nassau Junkanoo Museum and Celebrate Bahamian Culture
During my recent trip to Nassau, Bahamas, I had the incredible opportunity to visit the newly constructed Bahamas Junkanoo Museum, a space dedicated to preserving and…
From Africa to the Americas: Foods of the African Diaspora with Deep Roots (with recipe links!)
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February 15, 2025Posted inAfrican Languages, Caribbean, Caribbean Languages, Food, Recipes, Spanish
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The influence of Africa on the culinary traditions of the Americas is undeniable. From Brazil to the Caribbean, the United States to Colombia, the flavors, techniques,…
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Cook the World: International Soup and Stew Recipes for Cozy Winter Nights & Language Learning
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Exploring Silbo Canario: The Whistle Language from the Canary Islands
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Why African Languages Matter: The Beauty of Cameroon’s Endangered Babanki Language
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