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Everyday Slow Lessons From Travel in African Landscapes
The African continent, with fifty four countries, depending on its current geo-political climate, is ground zero for slow living with…
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Exploring Ackee: African Heritage and Jamaican Tradition in One Fruit
They say that “What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.” Well, in Jamaica, there is a fruit that no other…
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Goodbye to the Indomitable Primatologist and Conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall
Dr. Jane Goodall, has left this earth which she so loved. Her legacy will be passed on through the improved…
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Abe Dua: The Adinkra Symbol of Prosperity, Self-Sufficiency and Resourcefulness
This Adrindra symbol of prosperity, Abe Dua ( pronounced ah-beh-doo-ah), means “Palm Tree”, this symbol embodies one of nature’s most…
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The Role of Ananse Ntontan and the Goldenrod Spider (Misumena vata) In Sharing Nature’s Wisdom
The Adinkra symbol Ananse Ntontan, represents a spider’s web. It is a symbol which connects as many people as any…
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Wisdom in the Adinkra for Adaptability: Denkyem
Proverb for Denkyem – ‘The crocodile lives in water yet breathes air.‘ Adinkra are ancient symbols from Africa which represent…
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Saving Sea Turtles and Boat Building in Nungwi, Zanzibar
Explore how the Community of Nungwi works together to ensure the survival of Sea Turtles at the Mnarani Conservation Pond…
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Sankofa: A symbol of the Past to Build the Future
“It is not wrong to go back for that which you have forgotten.” Akan proverb associated with Sankofa Sankofa has…
