What is Halloween?
By Georges Budago Makoko In the U.S., with the arrival of fall comes the three months of the year...
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Cultural Comparison
Time & Family: Cultural Differences
As soon as immigrants from Africa arrive in Maine, they are struck by how busy Americans are, and...
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Food & Health: Cultural Differences
Scientists agree that the food we put in our bodies every day, as well as the environment we live...
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Ramadan Mubarak
Ramadan commemorates the month when the Qur’an, the Holy Book of Islam, was first revealed to...
See MoreCulture: Style and Clothing
Culture plays a key role in the way we live and interact with others. Understanding our own culture as well as those of others helps bridge gaps and eases efforts to work and socialize well together. One visible cultural...
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Culture – Weddings
Akryoshe nti gahera mwitama “Something sweet does not last a long time in your mouth” Weddings are...
See MoreWhat’s in a Word: Swearing in America
Many immigrants express shock at the frequent, casual swearing and cursing they hear from Americans. Profanity is not acceptable in most African societies, so newcomers are taken by surprise when they hear vulgarity from people...
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Health & Fitness Through an African Lens
“Life is the foundation on which everything else is built, the most precious thing we have, so we...
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Hair Care Fair
African-born women living in Maine say that very few local hair salons are prepared to care for...
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Fire Safety in Our Homes
Did you know that, according to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments...
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