Democracy: Is It A Good Fit For Africa?
In Africa, the concept of democracy seems like a fleeting dream to the very people it is meant to serve.
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Black History Month in the UK: 11 Remarkable Black women who shaped British history
It is a time for recognizing and celebrating the stories and contributions made by amazing Black people to the cultural and economic development of the UK.
Khoikhoi Heritage: A glimpse into one of Africa’s oldest indigenous groups
Join us on a journey into the heart of Khoikhoi heritage, to get a glimpse of the
diversity and richness of one of Africa’s indigenous peoples.
Kwame Nkrumah: Rebuilding His Erased Memorials
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park lies at the center of Ghana’s capital, Accra.
Black Immigrants Helping to Change UK Society
One of the groups of immigrants making a significant impact is the Black community cutting across several countries from Africa to the Caribbean.
Zimbabwean Names Are Still Haunted By The Ghosts Of Colonialism
Zimbabweans in the former British colony in southern Africa still often chose English names like Robert or Oliver over traditional ones like Vulindlela or Ntombenhle.
Thurgood Marshall’s Historic Swearing-In to the Supreme Court Broke Barriers
On October 2, 1967, Chief Justice Earl Warren administered the oath of office to Thurgood Marshall, making him the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice.
Jerry Rescue Day: Commemorating an Historic Act of Defiance Against Slavery
This significant occasion marks the public rescue of a fugitive slave named William Henry, known as “Jerry,” who had been apprehended in Syracuse, New York.
The Herero of Namibia: A Rich Tapestry of Culture, History, and Traditions
The Herero people, also known as Ovaherero, are a Bantu ethnic group with a vibrant history, hailing from the southern regions of Africa.
Winnie and Mandela biography: a masterful tale of South Africa’s troubled, iconic power couple
A new book on South African liberation struggle icons Nelson and Winnie Mandela is a masterful biography of the pair.