Our Roots Are in Africa
06 Oct 2026
Every branch of the diaspora grows from the same trunk, and there is something there worth holding on to.
Cultural storytelling
Everyday African life, told by the clan.
Stories, books, music and art from the continent and the diaspora. Read along with The Circle, come to a gathering, take a piece of the culture home.
The Circle · Book of the Month
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood
by Trevor Noah · Discussion on Oct 31st.
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Our book club. Read, vote, talk it through.
One African or diaspora book a month. Take on a reading challenge, pick next month’s book with the clan, and leave your take on every review.
Pick next month’s book from 3 titles. Closes Nov 7.
Five books, five genres, one season.
Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood. Add your comment.
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