Everyone has the desire to know where their ancestry comes from. We all need to know our history. A few years ago, many Black Americans decided to figure out their background through DNA testing. Some of them found out that their ancestors came from Cameroon, Senegal, Ghana and numerous other African countries. There are probably many
When you live in a foreign country, there comes a time when you desire things that will bring you back to your native culture. Knowing that it is difficult to find affordable and easily accessible African food in Chicago, Culturally Yours traveled the city and found a unique restaurant: Bolat African Cuisine. There, you will find healthy, non-processed, authentic African cuisine
Have you ever visited a neighborhood where you remained fascinated and speechless? Have you ever been excited to visit a place, yet you were advised not to go? I had the same experience until I decided to break these stereotypes about some of Chicago’s neighborhoods. On my journey I discovered one of Chicago’s most beautiful
Adjusting to a new culture and environment is a normal process and can generate a wide variety of reactions and feelings. It goes from cultural surprise, stress, shock, and self-confidence that can be regained after. Augustin Vondou, an international student at Loyola like many of you shares his personal experiences. He is doing a
