How British colonialism shaped Africa’s struggles
The history of British colonialism in Africa is marked by the arbitrary drawing up of borders that ignored the continent’s complex ethnic, cultural, and linguistic diversity. These borders were …
The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church: A dark day in Birmingham’s history
The 16th Street Baptist Church bombing on 15 September 1963 marked a horrifying chapter in the history of Birmingham, Alabama. This act of terrorism, orchestrated by local members of the Ku Klux Klan, …
What is Oktoberfest, and why is it celebrated?
Oktoberfest, the world’s largest Volksfest, is an annual festival held in Munich, Germany. It originated in 1810 as a celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, who later became …
The rise of white Christian nationalism in America: A threat to democracy
In recent years, the United States has witnessed the emergence of a dangerous ideology known as White Christian nationalism. This movement, rooted in a distorted interpretation of American history and …
Bookshelf: The untold story of Viola Fletcher: The oldest woman to publish a memoir
In the heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma, lies the painful and forgotten history of the Tulsa massacre, also known as the Black Wall Street massacre. It was an event that shattered the lives of countless Black …
History of Afternoon Tea Week
Afternoon tea is a tradition that originated in England in the 1840s. The credit for introducing afternoon tea goes to Anna Maria Russell, the Duchess of Bedford.
The tradition of afternoon …
The Eleutheran Adventurers: A journey of faith and freedom
The Eleutheran Adventurers were a group of English Puritans and religious independents who sought a place where they could freely practice their faith in the face of religious and political turmoil. …
Shirley Chisholm: A trailblazer in American politics
Shirley Anita St. Hill Chisholm was a groundbreaking figure in American politics, conquering numerous barriers as a woman and an African American.
Born on 30 November 1924 in Brooklyn, New …
The Legendary Tuskegee Airmen
During World War II, a group of African American servicemen, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, broke barriers and defied racial prejudice by becoming the first Black military aviators in the US Army Air …
Eight Black inventors you should know about
Let’s celebrate the excellence of black inventors who have made groundbreaking innovations in various fields. From Henry Boyd, who invented the Boyd Bedstead, to George Washington Carver, who …
Bayard Rustin: The unsung hero of the Civil Rights Movement
Bayard Rustin was an influential civil rights activist, advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., and the main organiser of the 1963 March on Washington. Despite his significant contributions to the …
Mary McLeod Bethune: A trailblazer in education and civil rights
Mary McLeod Bethune, an American educator, activist, and champion of civil rights, played a pivotal role in shaping the course of African American history in the United States. As a dedicated advocate …