West African masquerade dance is a vibrant cultural performance that combines elaborate masks, colorful costumes, music, and energetic dance movements to honor ancestors, celebrate community traditions, and tell spiritual or historical stories.

University of al-Qarawiyyin, founded in 859 AD in Morocco, is recognized as the world’s oldest continuously operating university and a historic center of learning and scholarship. Check out the Colors of Africa Art Exhibit with FREE food tasting at the Prime Osborn Center

Did you know that the amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia was built in 238 AD and is still standing today? Learn more at The Colors of Africa Art Exhibit (with Free Food Tasting) at the Prime Osborn Center in Jacksonville, Florida May 29th - 31st.

African traditional dance plays an important role in many cultures, combining rhythmic movement, music, storytelling, and community celebration. These dances are performed during festivals, ceremonies, weddings, and spiritual events, with each region having its own unique styles and meanings.

Destination Nigeria - things you won't see on TV! The Colors of Africa Art Exhibit at the Prime Osborn Center Jacksonville Florida May 29th - 31st with free food sampling (good til gone). Share this post and invite a friend!

Isis was one of the most powerful goddesses in ancient Egypt, representing motherhood, magic, healing, and protection. Revered as the wife of Osiris and mother of Horus, Her influence spread far beyond Egypt, making her one of the most widely worshipped deities of the ancient world.

Africa - One Continent, One People. The Colors of Africa Art Exhibit with Free Food Tasting at the Prime Osborn Center, Jacksonville, Florida

May 29th through the 31st, 2026 The Colors of Africa Art Exhibit at the Prime F. Osborn Convention Center will feature over 60 pieces of art including world famous Benin Bronzes, mixed media pieces, statues, pencil art and oil on canvas paintings all made in Africa.

Walls of Benin were massive earthworks built by the Benin Kingdom and recognized as the largest man-made earthwork before the mechanical era. Much of the walls were destroyed during the British invasion of Benin in 1897, when many of the famous Benin Bronzes were looted to museums across Europe.

This Friday May 29th through Sunday the 31st, the Colors of Africa Art Exhibit at the Prime Osborn Center will feature over 60 pieces of art including paintings (oil on canvas, pencil art and mixed media), carvings and famous Benin bronze statues. There will be free African food sampling.

Day 332 – Running every day for the rest of my life to improve my mental health (9.54 km) 🎵 SALEM – Sears Tower #searstower #salem #witchhouse #drag #darkelectronic #brokenheart #heartbreak #healingjourney #postbreakup #selfrepair #selfaccountability #selfreflection #daytimerun #runningtherapy

"I don't think it was necessarily smart for the Chargers social media team to take shots at Vrabel…if there's any sport that felt corporate, it's the NFL. Social media people get fired in corporations for the wrong tweet" – Colin Cowherd

Looking back at 2025, here is the first in my Top 10 (in no particular order) #NewWest accomplishments for 2025.

Data to Dialogue - Renira Narrandes on why science communication is essential for real-world impact. *** Des données au dialogue - Renira Narrandes sur l'importance de la communication scientifique pour un impact réel. douglas.research.mcgill.ca/news/from-da...

Please, help us buy food and water for these little ones 🙏 If you're willing to help us give them a chance, you can donate via: GoFundMe link below ⬇️ gofund.me/749c11feb Thank you all for your prayers, love and support!

I thought gas prices were down. #gasprices #news

#WIN_WIN_COUPLE_MATCHING_JUGONG 男女양쪽모두같은 BUDDHISM DISABLED으로써 FAST한 MATCHING통한 百年偕老를 FAST하게SPEED로써 마구 다그쳐 MARRIAGE토록해야말입니다.

"You shouldn't have to travel long distances to get your daily, basic everyday needs met - and that's it." - @reenamahajan.bsky.social 👉 Join us at the World Urban Forum to discuss the solutions to the biggest urban challenges: wuf.unhabitat.org/wuf13

On the show this week: • Trump struggles to control the narrative on how much damage US bombs did to Iran’s nuclear programme • Massacre of Palestinians in Gaza's aid hubs is becoming a bigger story • Assal Rad on the contradictions rife in news headlines Watch now ▶️ youtu.be/MUknejMSoak

Amazing that the United States government, with all its resources and avenues of action, has a worse relationship with the government of Iran than I do.

Bassemm Yousuf is worse than a Zionist. Like many others, since 2013 he's avoiding responsibility for his part in the coup. But if we want to understand what's happening in the region including the carnage in Palestine, we need to understand Egypt..

Black Fact = 1961 (May 20) - The Freedom Riders were again attacked by a mob in Montgomery, AL,. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy ordered 400 U.S. marshals to Montgomery to restore order. #theraydiotwins

Our time will be here soon enough 😥 (via @the_naked_snake)

ESPN's Lisa Salters and Mike Breen salute Knicks C Mitchell Robinson for opening up about his mental health struggles this postseason. Salters: "Good for him for acknowledging that it's OK to not be OK, and that it's also OK to talk about it. We of course are wishing him nothing but the best."

1 in 5 live with a mental health condition. The other 4 are family members and friends. We’re all affected. Join NAMI-NYC for our special 20th Anniversary NAMIWalks NYC + Mental Health Street Fest on Sunday, May 17. Sign up today: namiwalksnyc.org

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Thom Huge might be the most talented voice actor who did one property, only doing the Garfield shows and specials of the 90s and 2000s. It was, at best, a side gig - he worked for Jim Davis in Muncie and they had to fly him in for recording sessions. And yet he was talented as fuck, as seen here:

Foraging or Fighting? How Food Became a Weapon in the Revolution

🫠 "Despides por aquí, contratas por allá. Y en medio, el talento que tiraste a la basura" Muchas empresas hacen lo mismo: recortan, publican vacantes, vuelven a empezar. Todo esto sin hacerse una pregunta antes: ¿esta persona podría aportar en otro rol?🧵

The Intricacies of Our Digital Future... Big Tech and Surveillance Capitalism promisesproject.net/pen-vs-sword... Big Tech, Surveillance Capitalism and our Digital Future Books uk.bookshop.org/lists/big-te... #AI #BigTech #capitalism #data #DigitalFuture #surveillance #tech #books #BookSky

President Donald Trump said he instructed the Department of Defense on Monday to postpone strikes on Iran's power plants for five days after the United States had "constructive conversations" with the country that will continue through the week. Full update: https://youtu.be/4Z6EWlWBvtI

How To Unblock Your Heart Chakra Healing Your Love Life Compassionately! Welcome back to the 8th episode of Skeletal Leap: A Living Adventure! Today’s episode titled “How To Unblock Your Heart Chakra Healing Your Love Life Compassionately!” will tell you how I cracked the code of instant heart...

Italian #police assaulted nonviolent pro- #Palestine demonstrators in #Venice with batons. More than 1,000 protesters were organized by the #Art Not #Genocide Alliance. #protest #humanrights

🥚🔍 1 week until #YoshiandtheMysteriousBook hatches on Nintendo Switch 2 For the price conscious, Currys are selling the game for £47.69 (with 10% pre-order discount). That's less than the digital price www.currys.co.uk/products/nin...

Conquest of Istanbul: Example of national aspirations and achie For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

Putin: Schröder is a trusted friend, EU needs its own negotiator. For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

He wishes he were that brave, but in reality he never leaves his bunker.

Why Women Objectify Men Just as Much as Men Objectify Women

💞👻 Fangs for coming to the 1st ever VSpirits #Vtuber group #Deadlock collab led by @birdie-wirdie.bsky.social with me & @b00giepunk.bsky.social! Special fangs to them for the fun! 👻💞 🔴 We Raided @bunnibana.bsky.social! She's playing Marvel Rivals fright now! 🔴 👇🔗 Channels! 🔗👇 [ #TwitchStreamer ]

"On the surface it looks as if we got nothing." @brma64.bsky.social and @stephruhle.bsky.social break down the reported deal being discussed by the U.S. and Iran.

TV: very taken with Poker Face - both with the concept and Natasha Lyonne's watchability The fillums: Might not be a whodunit *as such*, but the scene in Michael Mann's Manhunter where Will Graham works out the killer's identity is the perfect whodunitty scene.

Remember Dr. Zhivago? "Stick together and we'll be alright!"

Here’s what you may have missed last week with our headlines in state & local #govtech. From Kentucky to California and all state and local governments in between, we’re tracking critical issues across the country. ✅ Catch up on the full stories at statescoop.com

💡 Rethink. Rebuild. Rise. "We need to be strategic in how we invest our approaches & money but also involve communities at the centre of the #HIV response." - Bahati Haule, AFROCAB ▶️ Watch Bahati's video & share your #RethinkRebuildRise perspective: zurl.co/IKFYe

Guys look I’m upside down! Filmed by @cybrfur.bsky.social #furry #furryfandom #littlealphapup #texasfurryfiesta #tff

Happy International Museum Day! Join us on FreezeCrowd.com to freeze with a favorite museum on your college campus. What is a cool fact about museums? ❤️🏛️❄️ #internationalmuseumday #museumday #museums

Imagine a debate between Zack Polanski and Nigel Farage. How do you think that would turn out?

Can your wardrobe really help beat dreary spring weather? 'Dopamine Dressing' is a term coined by fashion psychologist Dr. Dawn Karen to denote the use of clothing to optimize your mood. Watch more video: https://ow.ly/fCzu50YIOu6

Carrick debate. Both sides. "Coming third in the league" ✅ "Lampard came top four. Doesn't make him world class" ✅ But: Culture rebuilt ✅ Players running through walls ✅ Is a player's manager with no major credentials enough for United? That's the question. #ManUnited #Carrick #PremierLeague #EPL

Stand Your Ground_ Unjust Laws Impacting Communities. Award-winning director Geeta Gandbhir discusses her powerful Netflix documentary The Perfect Neighbor. See the full interview on Westdoc Online HERE: https://www.westdoconline.com/post/documentary-perfect-neighbor

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Blackvale Manor was never just a house; it was a prison, a feeding ground, and a secret waiting to collapse. Now, the doors are finally opening. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKYGG1 #vampirethriller #gothicmystery #darkromancebooks #vampireworld #supernaturalhorror #booklovercommunity

Matches have been sent! 🎉Please let DM us or inform a mod on the server or by DM ASAP if you've been matched with someone you asked not to be matched with, or your giftee has only tropes you can't create for.

اهانة؟ يا ريت.... #ضحك #كوميديا #نكتة #زواج #اكسبلور

Right-wing Catholic Daily Wire podcaster Michael Knowles and Protestant Christian nationalist Doug Wilson find common ground in their common enemies: progressives and secularists

Don't miss our #volunteer open day on Friday 10th April! Meet the team, see how you can get involved with our events and education activities, try some of our practical skill work and enjoy a guided walk. #volunteeringopportunity #cambridgeshire #huntingdon #forestschool #guidedwalk #schoolvisit

A huge thank you to all who joined us for FINAL FANTASY IX and SILKSONG on Friday & Monday! Especially to @checkpointvibes.bsky.social, @thewylds.bsky.social, @alexohkay.bsky.social, @lovebugboo22.bsky.social & @thegoreydetails.bsky.social for joining The Focus Group!

Europe is starting to invest massively in its own manufacturing, defence and tech. The UK should get right in there.

Last year Parliament passed legislation to cover diabetes and contraceptive medications through our public healthcare system. Budget 2025 promised to protect pharmacare—but didn't allocate any money to it. The Liberals must keep their word and fund pharmacare for all Canadians.

Madyar published a video showing SBS "birds" destroying the missile ship Boykiy tonight. t.me/c/1680956281...