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Little Malaika Malaika means "Angel" in the African language Swahili. Little Malaika International Leadership and Multi-Cultural Pageant is an event for Boys & Girls that aims to empower kids to become leaders, encourage them to make a difference in their communities, as well as promote inter-cultural dialogue among diverse communities.
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Smithsonian National Museum of African art The primary mission of the Education Department of the National Museum of African Art is to strengthen global arts and humanities appreciation by helping to increase understanding of our world’s cultural and artistic traditions through the lens of African and its diasporas.
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I Dream Africa DreamAfrica app is a digital platform that exists to fill the massive gap in availability and accessibility of diverse children’s content for schools and families. Through this, we envision a world connected. –
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Bino and Fino The idea for the Bino & Fino cartoon series came about around 2007. The creator of the show, Adamu Waziri, realised that there was a massive lack of true African made children's educational cartoon shows.
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Kwasi Asare Kwasi Asare welcomes all opportunities to share the Ashanti Kente weaving tradition with national, international and local audiences, including museums, universities, colleges, primary and secondary schools and arts and culture organizations.
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MCPL Library Montgomery County Public Libraries offers free and equal access to services and resources that connect the people of Montgomery County to ideas and information which sustain and enrich their lives.
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Genii App Genii Games Limited is the parent entity behind the Asa (meaning culture in Yoruba) brand; a growing collection of interactive mobile apps and web videos for kids to learn about African Cultures in fun ways. Our Asa apps and videos feature Games, Animation, Voice, Text, Sound and Colourful graphics to deliver subjects ranging from languages, folktales, ethics and etiquette. Our Asa apps are available across multiple mobile platforms such as iOS, Android and BlackBerry.
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ANU BASHIRA Anu is an academics teacher and also a Multi Media Artist, meaning I Paint, make Book Art Write,
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Maisie Dunbar Award-winning and internationally known Maisie Dunbar Spa Lounge has quickly grown from a small, one-person organization, to a full service nail care and holistic Life Style Spa Lounge
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Africa Needs U Africa Needs U (“ANU”) is a non-profit advocacy organization. Our vision is a world where majority of the people are united in the goal of a better life and development of others in the same world through increased giving. The organization was formed with the aim of encouraging a significant increase in the level of giving towards the physical and spiritual development of others around us especially in the African continent
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The African Ancestry Discover the places your family called home with genetic information from 26 regions throughout the world, including nine distinct regions across Africa
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Impact Africa Radio Show Impact Africa will tell the real African story of opportunities, development and resilience through guest interviews, case studies and audience participation. The main goal of the show is to inform listeners about important events and to inspire our audience to participate in development initiatives.
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Miss Culture USA Therapeutic Interventions Inc. produces Miss Culture USA Pageant!! Therapeutic Interventions Inc. Women's Leadership and Empowerment Initiative is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes the education, development and empowerment of women through leadership programs, educational workshop, and Women's Empowerment Conference. Part of our mission is to support women's issues.
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Author Ruth Fitts Australia to Zimbabwe: A Rhyming Romp Around the World to 24 Countries is a children’s A-Z book exploring 24 different countries with rhyming introductions to their culture, gorgeous photos and fun activities. It’s a “discover the world” book that appeals to teachers, parents and kids from ages 8 to 108.
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Uncle Devin Uncle Devin's Drum Tales takes an innovative and progressive approach to music, self-awareness, confidence and fun, and is a wonderful album that children, parents and educators will all find beneficial."
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Yehiel Traditional attire for youth Yehiel introduces traditional attire for young and adult. The way of wrapping the fabric and their meaning in the African society.
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Kujichagulia Press Kujichagulia Press, LLC is a Black-owned family business located in Baltimore, MD. We produce books and educational materials that help Black children and families learn about our rich cultural legacy. Our books and educational materials are intended to uplift Black People and address problems and issues pertinent to our people.
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Trish Nater New author and local teacher Patricia Norki Nater delighted her audience of Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School 3rd graders with her Ghanaian version of the story of Cinderella, The Dance of the Antelope.
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ESYDA Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy (ESYDA) is a year round a non-for-profit organization soccer sport academy serving Pringe George and Montgomery County mayland youth age 5 to 19. Elite Soccer Youth Development Soccer Academy offers both recreational and competitive soccer programs to beginners through advanced skill levels. Our recreational programs provides a safe environment for player primarily interested in fun, fitness, and friendship. For more advanced players
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Author Felicia Ross, Hands around the Library Text and illustrations describe how Egypt's students, librarians, and demonstrators gathered around the Library of Alexandria in January of 2011 amidst turmoil to protect the building which stood as a representation of freedom.
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