African Diaspora Mugs

"Aya" in the Akan language means “fern.” It is a symbol of endurance, independence, defiance against difficulties, hardiness, perseverance, and resourcefulness.

This was our first drawing of the Melanites' leader HIM: His Imperial Majesty. His tolerance of evil against His people is limited, and his judgement is absolute!

Mpatapo in the Akan language means “pacification knot.” It is a symbol of pacification, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

Show your love and appreciation for the Black Autist; you can display your love for the blog and black autism acceptance by putting the logo on your pin, phone case, notebook, pillow, etc. The logo contains a papyrus background with a golden frame. The image to left is an illustrated representation of the blog's creator, Timotheus "T.J." Gordon, Jr. (made by Nathan McConnell). The image to the right is the Black Autism Acceptance logo, which is an outline of Africa in red, black, and green (or Pan-African Colors), the phrase "Autism Acceptance", and the rainbow infinity sign for autism and neurodiversity.

Denkyem means “crocodile” in the Akan language. It is a symbol of adaptability, cleverness. From the Akan proverb, “Ɔdɛnkyɛm da nsuo mu nanso ɔhome mframa,” which means, “The crocodile lives in water yet it breathes air.” One may attribute the adaptability of the reptile to himself to show his own adaptability and ingenuity coupled with formidability and mystery. The idea that it takes ingenuity to live in water but breathe air comes from the inability of humans to do that. Hence, the anthropomorphized crocodile becomes a symbol that embodies superhuman traits the user desires to communicate about himself.

"Akofena" in the Akan language means “sword of war.” It also represents the state ceremonial swords. It is a symbol of state authority, legality, the legitimized authority of a ruler, recognition of gallantry of heroic deeds. Ghana’s coat of arms shows one of these ceremonial swords crossed with a linguist’s staff in its top left quadrant.

Chale is the most popular Ghanaian icebreaker. You would greet and address a friend as ‘Chale!’. ‘Chale wote’ might also remind you of the art festival. Its meaning stems from the flip-flops used in the household. "Wote" is a Ga word for ‘let’s go’, pronounced ‘wor-tay‘.

"Gye Nyame" means “Except God” in the Akan language. It expresses the omnipotence and supremacy of God in all affairs. "Gye Nyame" is arguably the most popular Adinkra symbol. It expresses the deep faith the Akans have in the Supreme Being, called by many names and titles including Onyame (Nyame), Onyankopɔn, Twereduampɔn (the reliable one), and many others.

Sankofa is often expressed in the Akan language as "sewo were fi nawosankofa a yenki". Which means it is not an abomination to return and take what you forgot. Sankofa teaches that to record successes and move forward, we have to return to our roots. In other words, Sankofa translates to gathering good lessons learned in our past and using them to achieve future goals.

"Mmere Dane" in the Akan language means “time changes” or “times change.” It is a symbol for the temporariness of good times. Good situations are not permanent so the fortunate should not boast; bad situations are not permanent so the less fortunate should not give up. No condition is permanent, hence, man should be humble, cooperative and hopeful in all his endeavors.

Mpatapo in the Akan language means “pacification knot.” It is a symbol of pacification, forgiveness, and reconciliation.

"Akofena" in the Akan language means “sword of war.” It also represents the state ceremonial swords. It is a symbol of state authority, legality, the legitimized authority of a ruler, recognition of gallantry of heroic deeds. Ghana’s coat of arms shows one of these ceremonial swords crossed with a linguist’s staff in its top left quadrant.

"Akofena" in the Akan language means “sword of war.” It also represents the state ceremonial swords. It is a symbol of state authority, legality, the legitimized authority of a ruler, recognition of gallantry of heroic deeds. Ghana’s coat of arms shows one of these ceremonial swords crossed with a linguist’s staff in its top left quadrant.

The motherland...home sweet home.

"Akofena" in the Akan language means “sword of war.” It also represents the state ceremonial swords. It is a symbol of state authority, legality, the legitimized authority of a ruler, recognition of gallantry of heroic deeds. Ghana’s coat of arms shows one of these ceremonial swords crossed with a linguist’s staff in its top left quadrant.

Sankofa is often expressed in the Akan language as "sewo were fi nawosankofa a yenki". Which means it is not an abomination to return and take what you forgot. Sankofa teaches that to record successes and move forward, we have to return to our roots. In other words, Sankofa translates to gathering good lessons learned in our past and using them to achieve future goals.

African Print Design

African Print Design

Amanda Gorman

Black history is not just a month, its everyday!

Wax bubbles compose the African continent. African Cultures... Arab, Amazigh and Black cultures, from the original heritage of ancestral civilizations, the roots of all human beings, to contemporary African arts and the urban culture of the African continent, without forgetting the cultural expression and the struggle for their rights of the vast African Diaspora that enriches every corner of the planet and marries their culture to those around them.

Unfortunately, Afro-descendants still have to fight for their rights. It is a humanist struggle that as such must be fought by all for the equality and humanity of all. African Cultures... Arab, Amazigh and Black cultures, from the original heritage of ancestral civilizations, the roots of all human beings, to contemporary African arts and the urban culture of the African continent, without forgetting the cultural expression and the struggle for their rights of the vast African Diaspora that enriches every corner of the planet and marries their culture to those around them.

African lives matter too and the citizens of Africa must also assert their rights and should be free to develop through their own resources. African Cultures... Arab, Amazigh and Black cultures, from the original heritage of ancestral civilizations, the roots of all human beings, to contemporary African arts and the urban culture of the African continent, without forgetting the cultural expression and the struggle for their rights of the vast African Diaspora that enriches every corner of the planet and marries their culture to those around them.

Africa, The Motherland.

RBG Kids Club launched to create a welcoming space for Black children to learn about the culture and history of Africa and the African Diaspora. It's a fun, safe, and educational space where children learn, think, grow, and play together and build each other up as a community.

African Cultures... Arab, Amazigh and Black cultures, from the original heritage of ancestral civilizations, the roots of all human beings, to contemporary African arts and the urban culture of the African continent, without forgetting the cultural expression and the struggle for their rights of the vast African Diaspora that enriches every corner of the planet and marries their culture to those around them.

Unfortunately, Afro-descendants still have to fight for their rights. It is a humanist struggle that as such must be fought by all for the equality and humanity of all. Malheuresement, les afrodescendants doivent encore se battre pour leurs droits. C'est un combat humanist qui comme tel doit être mené part tous pour l'égalité et l'humanité de tous.

I am the dream of my ancestors.

there is only one flowered continent left. African Cultures... Arab, Amazigh and Black cultures, from the original heritage of ancestral civilizations, the roots of all human beings, to contemporary African arts and the urban culture of the African continent, without forgetting the cultural expression and the struggle for their rights of the vast African Diaspora that enriches every corner of the planet and marries their culture to those around them.

Black Mask graphics with no texts, for white/ light backgrounds.

The first African-born Prime Minister of Ghana, Dr Kwame Nkrumah was a prominent Pan-African organizer whose radical vision and bold leadership helped lead Ghana to independence in 1957.

Wear your authenticity!

Sankofa is often expressed in the Akan language as "sewo were fi nawosankofa a yenki". Which means it is not an abomination to return and take what you forgot. Sankofa teaches that to record successes and move forward, we have to return to our roots. In other words, Sankofa translates to gathering good lessons learned in our past and using them to achieve future goals.

Rep your beautiful melanin with this design.

The motherland...home sweet home

"Aya" in the Akan language means “fern.” It is a symbol of endurance, independence, defiance against difficulties, hardiness, perseverance, and resourcefulness.