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What's in a name? Akan Child Naming Traditions Embrace African Ancestry
The Akan people of Ghana, West Africa name their children as a symbolic expression and to tell a family's story As Black History month...
Feb 25, 20243 min read
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Adinkra Soulname: Embracing African Pride Through Fashion
A start-up clothing brand promotes significance and connection to the clothing we rock In an industry dominated by fast fashion giants...
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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Shells to Wealth: Ghana’s Currency Journey Inspired by the Cowry Shell
Ghanaian currency has undergone multiple changes throughout the course of its history. In 1965, Ghana adopted the cedi (pronounced...
Nov 24, 20232 min read
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