February 01, 2020

Celebrating The Pioneer of Black History Month– Carter Godwin Woodson

Over the course of the month, we will be highlighting some notable black figures within our global African diaspora in hopes that we inspire each other from our past achievements and continue this celebration throughout the year.

african diaspora, black history, famous writers, history, knowledge

January 26, 2020

Happy Chinese New Year 2020! Just One of many Lunar New Years being celebrated in the Year of the Rat

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone! It is officially the "Year of The Rat". Festivities for the Chinese New Year started yesterday on January 25th. This part of the Chinese New Year is called the Spring Festival. 

asian, history, knowledge

December 05, 2019

Irving Burgie, Lord Burgess, Blessed Us With A Little Piece of Rhythm, Heart and Dance

Irving Burgie, also known to many as Lord Burgess, was the life behind the early music exposure that America had to Caribbean music. Burgie, born on July 28th, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY, wrote a total of 34 songs for Harry Belafonte. On the Calypso album, which included Day-O, Burgie wrote...

caribbean music, history, knowledge, music