Surfing, cycling, and Global Citizen’s new African advisors
For Rhonda Harper of Black Girls Surf, The Ocean Is Church (Thrillist) “That’s what I want Black women and girls to understand with Black Girls Surf: you can be anything …
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Mandela Day: Celebrating Young Black Advocates Bringing Positive Change
Over the last 12 months we’ve seen more than ever the importance of people coming together to fight for the things they believe in. With Mandela Day around the corner, …
Queen of the spelling bee, Royal Air Force Commodore, and girls in sports
The first African American contestant to win National Spelling Bee is now aiming for Harvard, the NBA and NASA Congrats to Zaila Avant-garde on her amazing (and historic) spelling bee …
#GenerationEqaulity, Independence Day, and a shipping container library
Winners of the comic and cartoon competition, “Generation Equality: Picture It!” Congrats to Brice Tadé Tangou from #Cameroon for winning UN Women‘s “Generation Equality – Picture it!” competition. See the …
The Environment Issue is Now LIVE!
We are thrilled to share our newest issue with the entire Memunatu Magazine community! See stories on climate justice, #blackgirlmagic, and sustainability, and learn how Gen Z is changing the …
In the news: Celebrating the African Child and Juneteeth is (finally!) a federal holiday
#DayoftheAfricanChild (Twitter) Happy Day of the African Child! Follow the hashtag on Twitter to learn more about the day: #DayoftheAfricanChild https://twitter.com/MemunatuMag Juneteenth’s path to becoming a federal holiday was a long time …
Student Spotlight: Yordanose Moges
About:Name: Yordanose Moges Location: United States African country with which you identify: Ethiopia MM: Hi Yordy! Please introduce yourself: Hi! I’m Yordanose, but I also go by Yordy and I’m …
Electrifying Botswana, One Solar Lamp at a Time
Interview with Seeng Sarah Boitumelo Mulwa (Botswana) Sarah is an environment and energy specialist. Her work involves carrying out environmental impact assessments in the energy, transport, water, and transport sectors. …
Ten Black Women and Girls in Sustainability Who You Need to Know About
Happy World Environment Day! We are recognizing amazing African women and girls who are tackling climate change, leading environmental movements, and helping to make the world a better place. See …
Coming Soon- The Environment Issue
Tomorrow (June 5th) is World Environment Day! World Environment Day is a United Nations holiday to take action on urgent environmental issues. To celebrate, Memunatu Magazine will be releasing new …