The Power of Black Excellence: Highlighting African and African American Achievements in Various Fields – Part 1
Black Americans have imprinted on the globe in multiple fields, including politics, entertainment, athletics, and science.
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How Senegal is decolonising its heritage and re-imagining an African future
Senegal’s reinterpretation of heritage sites enables it to overcome the legacies of the slave trade and colonialism.
Who invented Jollof rice? Senegal beats Ghana and Nigeria to the title
The authorship – and therefore origins – of jollof rice (called ceebu jën in Senegal according to the Wolof spelling) is the subject of a spicy debate between West African nations.
How Black people in the 19th century used photography as a tool for social change
To pose for a photograph became an empowering act for African Americans. It served as a way to counteract racist caricatures that distort facial features and mocked Black society.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever reclaims the myth of an African utopia
The creation of the Wakandan African identity has been a contentious issue.
Make some hay in May
May is here and happening! The grass never grows under May’s busy feet. So, take advantage, and check out these low-cost or free activities.
Harry Belafonte: a singer and actor but an activist at heart
Belafonte led a life of tireless activism and was present at the many peaks of 20th-century civil and human rights struggles across the globe.
Great Expectations: why it’s not historically inaccurate for a Dickens character to be Black
The idea that there were no Black people in Britain in Dickensian times is prevalent, but wrong.
The Conservation and Protection of African Wildlife and Ecosystems
It is critical to protect and preserve African animals and ecosystems, not just for ethical reasons but also for the long-term viability of the planet.
The complex relationship between Black gamers and Hogwarts Legacy
The love of this world – and the nostalgia it evokes – seems to supersede the problematic views of the creator.