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Orisa in the Ghetto: The Black Divine | Short Doc

Published on January 1, 2020 in The Light Series by Kaia Niambi Shivers

Ending, The Light Series, and beginning the new year with a creative spark, the first installment of docu-series by Kaia Shivers titled, “Pulling Heaven From the Sky,” is a short visual exploring Blackness and divinity.

Harambee! 8 Cities to check out Kwanzaa celebrations

Published on December 27, 2019 in Customs & Cultures/The Light Series by Ark Republic News Desk

Started in 1966 by women members of the US Organization to teach children, Kwanzaa has spread into a winter holiday throughout the US African diaspora.

Artist Margie ‘Mia X’ Johnson carries on Kwanzaa traditions passed on by her family’s matriarch

Published on December 26, 2019 in The Light Series by Ark Republic News Desk

Burn a little sage, commune with the family, its a vibe. Mia X, one of Newark’s most prolific poets, keeps Kwanzaa traditions fresh and powerful as she now becomes the keeper of the African-centered custom carried on during the winter holidays.

Oh Holy Night: The power of Christmas and winter rituals that gave me a spiritual foundation | The Light Series

Published on December 25, 2019 in The Light Series/Weather & Celestial Events by Duane Reed

This is my time of the year. December, being the month in which I was born, is also the Christmas holiday, a celebration of the birth of the holy child by the name of Jesus. Also during this time, winter solstice takes place. As a result, my life has always been surrounded by winter rituals.

20 hot drink recipes for holiday nights and early mornings

Published on December 23, 2019 in The Light Series by Ark Republic News Desk

Christmas in the northern part of the hemisphere welcomes time-honored traditions and foods. Yet and still, gatherings would not be fulfilled without hot beverages that keep the bones warm and sit at the heart of cuddle season. From Kingston to the Netherlands, these warm drinks usher in a wonderful holiday.

Christmas and winter traditions change as the US shifts in demographics | The Light Series

Published on December 22, 2019 in The Light Series by Kaia Niambi Shivers

The growing diversity in the US contributes to new and revised traditions during Christmas time. Unbeknownst to a southern pastor, his simple question sparked a conversation on the changing landscape.

NZingha Ra’in clears out the old energy to welcome in the new for Winter Solstice | The Light Series

Published on December 21, 2019 in The Light Series/Weather & Celestial Events by Ark Republic News Desk

For NZingha, it is important to remove and detach from emotions and things that weigh her down during the winter solstice. Her meditations and other traditions have been key as a mother who does not celebrate Christmas, but wants her daughter to carry on a healthy and wholistic customs.

When a social worker and barber team up to empower foster children in L.A. they began to find angels | The Light Series

Published on December 18, 2019 in The Light Series by Ark Republic News Desk

When social worker Courtney Henderson and barber, Eric Dafney, joined forces, a one-time event, spear-headed an organization that gives African American foster children a powerful lesson in radical self-care.

Therese Nelson builds Black culinary network to give Black chefs agency and access to a rich history | The Light Series

Published on December 17, 2019 in The Light Series by Ark Republic News Desk

Georgina Bailey of Teas by G builds cannabis drinking company one teabag at a time | The Light Series

Published on December 16, 2019 in The Light Series by Ark Republic News Desk

It has been a busy year for Georgina Bailey who launched CDB beverage company in Harlem. The mompreneur and creative keeps her grind going one teabag at a time. Now as Ark Republic’s first small business partner, we hope you enjoy her beverages as much as we do.

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