Today we remember the U.S Supreme Court ruling that declared Joseph Cinqué, the son of an African king and his fellow Africans free
On June 30 1839, in the most famous slave revolt ship in history, Joseph Cinqué a West African prince of the Mende people led a revolt of many Africans on the Spanish slave ship La Amistad…
Today we remember the release of Nelson Madiba Mandela from the Robben Island prison in South Africa after a period of 27 years.
South Africa’s first black President, led the fight against apartheid, a system of racial segregation that privileged whites over blacks. He was arrested on Aug. 5, 1962, and was sentenced…
International Day of Education
Today, January 24 is International Day of Education, a day instituted by the United Nations to honor education and its centrality to human wellbeing and sustainable development. The day is…
Today is Martin Luther King Day, also known as MLK Day.
Observed annually on the third Monday of January, the day is an American federal holiday marking the birth of Martin Luther King Jnr. Martin Luther King Jr. was an American…
International Universal Health Coverage Day
Today, December 12, marks International Universal Health Coverage Day. The day is set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness of the need for strong and resilient health systems…
Human Rights Day
Today, December 10, marks Human Rights Day, instituted by the United Nations to honor the proclamation and adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Among other things, it…
International Anti-Corruption Day
Today, December 9, marks International Anti-Corruption Day, a day instituted by the United Nations to raise awareness about corruption and its effects and how it can be combatted. The day…
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, December 3, marks International Day of Persons with Disability, a day set aside to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and wellbeing…
Today we remember Berry Gordy Junior, the founder of Motown Records
As a record producer and songwriter, he helped build Motown, launching the music careers of countless legendary artists including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes which was made up of…
International Men’s Day
Today, November 19, marks International Men’s Day, a day set aside to shine a spotlight on men who are making a positive difference and also raise awareness about issues facing…
Today we remember the Berlin Conference held 135 years ago on November 15, 1884
Featuring only European powers and American interests, the conference worked out a joint policy for the scramble and partitioning of Africa. Pursuant to the policy, the continent of Africa was…
Berlin 1884: Remembering the conference that divided Africa
135 years ago today, European leaders sat around a horseshoe-shaped table to set the rules for Africa’s colonisation. By Patrick Gathara On the afternoon of Saturday, November 15, 1884, an…
Today we remember, Condoleezza Rice, the first African American woman to serve as the United States Secretary of State who was born on this day November 14, 1954.
Condoleezza Rice earned her doctorate in Political Science from the Graduate School of International Studies at the University of Denver in 1981, became the National Security Advisor in 2000 after being appointed by…
Today we remember Earl Francis Lloyd, the first African-American to play in a National Basketball Association (NBA) game in 1950.
Earl Francis Lloyd was a graduate of Parker-Grey High School in 1946 when he received a scholarship to play basketball at West Virginia State University. He graduated from WVSU with…
World Food Day
Today, October 16, 2019, is observed annually as World Food Day. Since its establishment in 1981, it has been creating awareness about nutritious diets for all and the need for…
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF RURAL WOMEN
Today, October 15, 2019, is International Day of Rural Women. This day is celebrated annually to honor the role of rural women and recognize their importance in enhancing agriculture and…
International Day of the Girl Child.
Today, October 11, marks International Day of the Girl Child, a day set aside by the UN to advocate more opportunities for girls and to bring attention to the gender-based…
World Mental Health Day
Today, October 10, is World Mental Health Day, a day instituted by the World Health Organization (WHO) to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and to mobilize…
Today we remember the death of America’s first black man of Science, Mathematician and self – taught Astronomer, Benjamin Banneker on October 9, 1806
He is remembered for successfully predicting a solar eclipse that took place on April 14, 1789 and for inventions such as a working clock made solely out of wood in…
WORLD HABITAT DAY
Today, Monday, October 7, 2019 is World Habitat Day. Celebrated annually on the first Monday of October, the day is set aside to reflect on the state of towns and…