After 150 years, 39 artifacts that form part of Asante’s royal regalia are due to return to the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante people) in Kumasi, Ghana, in February and April this year
As a vehicle for social change, artists have continued to use their works to address injustices, oppose norms, and advocate for changes.
Black Ghosts explores, with candor and compassion, the lives of several African economic migrants living in China, a group of people who are key to trade between the continents.
Maggie Lena Walker was an African American entrepreneur and civic leader who broke traditional gender and discriminatory laws by becoming the first Black woman to establish and become president of a bank in the United States.
From the vibrant murals of the Harlem Renaissance to the searing photography of the Black Lives Matter movement, Black artists have consistently used their artistry to challenge oppressive narratives, celebrate cultural identity, and ignite calls for social change.
Around 25% of the cowboys responsible for the movement in the American West were African American. After the Civil War, as many as one-third of all cowboys were Black.
Self-determination became a uniting decimal among many inspirational leaders all across Africa.
From notable figures who made an impact, to overlooked Black inventors, let’s explore some of the most fascinating stories from the annals of Black history you may not have been taught in school.
The long-awaited Bob Marley biopic “One Love” will highlight important moments in the musician’s life – his adolescence in Trench Town, his spiritual growth, and the attempt on his life.
Filmmakers have become custodians of history and must work tirelessly to provide accurate descriptions of the African experience.
