Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Leads U.S. Reparations Bill H.R. 40
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee knows that there has never been another time in which she has garnered so much congressional support and public momentum for H.R. 40, the reparations legislation that focuses…
The Kingdom of Kongo 1390–1857
The Kongo kingdom is one of the kingdoms that flourished in the 1300s (14th century). We touch on the history of countries such as Angola and the Democratic Republic of…
History of Black music: How did we come to call that unique genre Jazz?
The artistic inventions of people who have been held in subservience to a supposed master-race for about half a millennium are constantly under question and that should surprise neither students…
Top Black-owned restaurants to look out for in 2021
The nationwide Black Lives Matter protests that took place last year following the death of George Floyd notably triggered a significant spike in the patronization and support of Black-owned businesses. According to recent data from Yelp,…
Africa United Project: traveling to Africa without restrictions
Almost all people groups in America have another country or destination they can travel to and call home. However, we African Americans are not sure whether to call Africa home….
Meet the inventor who invented traffic lights, gas mask & more
Garrett Augustus Morgan, Sr. was an African-American inventor, businessman, and a community leader. He was born in 1877 on March 4 and died in 1963 on July 27. Garrett Morgan…
Africa ruled the World for 15,000 years & civilized mankind
In ancient times, the Oracle of Amon at Siwah was the most celebrated, and Heliopolis, Memphis, and Thebes, were representatives of the best of Egyptian civilization and culture. Thebes, a…
Ubang: The African community where men and women speak different languages
Generally speaking, the difference between a man and a woman around the world is their gender, but it’s more than that in Ubang, a rural community in southern Nigeria. Men…
The 10 Best Ghanaian Songs of the Month of January
As we begin 2021 the year is definitely off to a great start. Ghanaian rappers, singers, producers, and more got together to do what they do best—bless us with great…
A look at Cicely Tyson’s career accomplishments
Today the world mourns the passing of Cicely Tyson. As much an activist as she was an actress, over seven decades in Hollywood, Tyson broke down many barriers as a Black…
‘Lizard,’ Nigeria’s only submission for 2021 Sundance film festival
The short film is the only Nigerian film showcasing at the ongoing 2021 edition of the Sundance film festival. Nigerian filmmaker, Akinola Davies Jr. recently unveiled his short film, ‘Lizard’…
Black Lives Matter movement has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize
The news of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement’s nomination for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize came just in time as we mark the beginning of Black History Month. The BLM movement,…
Women Finally Cashing In, Buying and Reselling Weaves
More ambitious African American women than ever before are finally finding their way as entrepreneurs in the multi-billion dollar human hair market. Many are buying wholesale high-quality wigs, weaves, and…
How the 36 states of Nigeria got their names
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country and where one can find more Black people than in any other country on the planet, has a uniquely complicated colonial history. Archaeological findings pieced together show…
I learnt to understand how to be streetwise when I met Rawlings – Nana Konadu
The wife of Jerry John Rawlings, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings has said she had to learn to be streetwise when she met the former President. In a tribute read on her…
Senate Passes Bill to Create African American Burial Grounds Network
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed legislation that would better protect historic African American cemeteries. The measure also paves the way for the creation of an African American Burial Grounds Network….
How Libya came to have its name
After the overthrow of the enigmatic Muammar al-Gaddafi nearly ten whole years ago, Libya has fallen off the cusp of self-determination that many countries, African and otherwise envied. What has played out…
Founder of Graphic Design Agency Creates Unique Funeral Programs
Meet Venroy Joseph, Founder and Chief Creative Officer of veJov Design, LLC, a Black-owned graphic design firm based in Pennsylvania that has been creating funeral programs since its founding. However, when…
Houston-Based Entrepreneur Launches Social Media App
MelaninPeople is a social media app that aims to connect Black and brown people within one convenient media network. The platform connects black people worldwide to increase socio-economic awareness and foster…
Continue being citizens not spectators in my 2nd term – Nana Addo to Ghanaians
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has renewed his charge to Ghanaians to continually subject his mandate to rigorous scrutiny to enable him to deliver successfully during his tenure of office….