Worshiping lesser gods is common in all cultures, including traditional African culture. Europeans thought the…
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Remembering Henriette Díaz de Lille, Catholic Nun Born Of African Descent
Henriette Daz de Lille, a Catholic nun and philanthropist, was born of African ancestry on…
Here’s How Ethiopian-Trained Lions Helped Defeat Italian Troops In The Battle Of Adwa
When colonization was at its height, conquest through force was a crucial quality. One factor…
Who Was Martha White, The Leader Of The 1953 Baton Rouge Boycott?
A key figure in the 1953 Baton Rouge Boycott was Martha White. She had seven…
African Slaves Were In Britain In 1700s Before Black Roman Soldiers Pitched Tents In UK, Myrtilla’s Tombstone Shows
The enslaved African girl, whose name was given as Myrtilla, only had a gravestone left…
Did You Know? Early Africans Introduced Ancient Make-Up For Decorative Purposes In Northern China 40,000 Years Ago
The arrival of early males from Africa in Northern China led to the employment of…
Never Before Seen Roman Watchtower Found In Morocco
Only recently have ancient Roman observation towers been discovered outside of Scotland, Germany, and Romania.…
Mayken Angola, The Face Of Netherlands’ Anti-Slavery Struggles Who Sued For Being Asked To Clean Her Owner’s House
The Dutch West India Company carried her to New Amsterdam in the Netherlands, where she…
The Life Of Bessie Jones, The Musicologist Who Made African-American Folk Songs A Part Of The School’s Curricula
From the day of her birth until she became aware of the need to share…
Remembering World-Renowned Painter, Beauford Delaney
Beauford Delaney, a world-renowned painter, was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, on December 30, 1901, to…
Profiling Sam Gilliam, World-Renowned Artist: Career, Family, Works, and Death
Sam Gilliam, a world-renowned artist, was born on November 30, 1933, in Tupelo, Mississippi, to…
Pekiwa: The Mozambican Sculptor Who Sees Art In Discarded And Recycled Items
Nelson Augusto Carlos Ferreira, a Mozambican artist, is known for his unique style of finding…
Did You Know That Mali Was The Richest Empire On Earth In The 14th Century?
Tech billionaires and business leaders from the West and China are among the world’s wealthiest…
These Enslaved Africans Arrived In America Before Christopher Columbus
Before Christopher Columbus discovered the New World, Africans are thought to have arrived. Archaeological discoveries…
Remembering Emory Conrad Malick, The First Licensed African American Aviator
Emory Conrad Malick was a pioneer in aviation from the state of Pennsylvania. On March…
Tsodilo Hills: The Sacred Resting Place Of Botswana’s Spirits With Human Attributes
The Tsodilo Hills in Botswana are notable not only for their scenic beauty, but also…
What You Need To Know About Boxer Jack Johnson And His Wrench Invention
Over a century after his posthumous presidential pardon, Jack Johnson is still widely regarded as…
What You Need To Know About The Black Maroons of Florida
The Florida Black Maroons, also known as Black Seminoles, Seminole Maroons, and Seminole Freedmen, were…
Who Was Lena Lowery Sawner, Oklahoma’s First Black Public School Principal?
Oklahoma’s first Black public school principal, as well as its first female public school principal,…
How Bizmoune Cave Tribesmen In North Africa Identified One Another Using Shell Beads Dating Back 147,000 Years
For many North African nations, the significance of marine shell beads transcends the psychological feeling…
Deloris McQuinn: A Vocal Advocate For Black Community Rights
Delores McQuinn, a descendant of enslaved African Americans in Virginia, has been a vocal…