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In the ongoing conversation about identity and heritage among the African diaspora, a growing concern has emerged around a concept referred to by some as the “$5 African.” This term describes Black Americans, often Native Black Americans (descendants of U.S. chattel slavery and Emancipated Freedmen), who adopt a generalized African identity without deep cultural, linguistic, or ancestral ties to specific African cultures. While this phenomenon is shaped by multiple influences, including academic institutions, social media, and cultural clubs, it raises significant questions about the preservation and recognition of the unique heritage of Foundational Black Americans, sometimes referred to as Soulaan.

The “$5 African” concept highlights how some Black Americans construct a pan-African identity, often driven by…

In a recent appearance on BBC Sounds with host Luke Jones, Maroc co-creator of Soulaan and host of the Soulaan Podcast, explored the deepening disconnect between former President Obama, Vice President Kamala Harris, and a significant portion of the Black American/Soulaan community. The discussion focused on key issues surrounding the upcoming election and the lack of tangible progress in addressing the concerns of Black Americans.

Maroc argued that Obama’s recent appeals to Black voters, especially men, reflect a broader problem in the Democratic Party’s relationship with

Auset season is an important time in Kemetic astrology, marking the start of a new cycle of growth and renewal. It is celebrated on March 21st and is a time of reflection and celebration of the goddess Auset, who is associated with fertility, motherhood, and protection.

The Ennead is a term used in metaphysics and theology to refer to a set of nine or ninefold principles or entities. It can be traced back to Ancient Egyptian religion, where it originated as an interpretation of the god Atum. In later times, it was adopted by Neo-Platonists and Gnostics, and has been applied in various other contexts as well.

In its most literal sense, an Ennead is a group of nine entities or principles together forming a single unit. From this sense, the term is sometimes used to refer to the nine gods in Ancient Egyptian religion, specifically those who

The Ancient Kemetic god Hapi (or Hape) is an important deity in Egyptian mythology, associated with the flooding of the Nile and the fertility of the land. He is usually depicted as a blue-green human-headed frog or a man with a large headdress and a water vessel on his head. He is often thought of as a form of the Nile god, and is seen as a benevolent deity who brings life and abundance to the land.

The Opening of the Mouth ceremony was a unique and highly important ritual in ancient Kemet (also known as Egypt). It was a funerary ritual performed on the mummy of the deceased pharaoh, intended to restore their physical abilities and set them on the path to eternal life. This ceremony also served an important spiritual purpose of restoring the deceased’s anima, or

The new moon on December 23rd marks the start of Mesori in Ancient Egyptian astrology, which is the time between the winter solstice and spring equinox. During this period, the Nile River would begin to recede and the sun would become stronger, signaling the coming of spring. The goddess Isis (also known as Auset) was a particularly important deity during this time, as she was seen as a protector of everything in transition and a symbol of rebirth and renewal.

In Ancient Egyptian belief, Isis was associated with the stars, the moon, and the cycles of nature. She was also venerated as a goddess of fertility, abundance, and