
President Biden Pardon Civil Rights Icon Marcus Garvey Posthumously
Presidential Pardon has been granted for Marcus Garvey.
Presidential Pardon has been granted for Marcus Garvey.
Picture this: Thousands adorned in vibrant traditional attire fill the streets, as the rhythmic pulse of drums, chanting, and joyful…
Transitioning from childhood to adulthood is a critical period in the life of every African man, preparing them for that important stage where they not only become socially integrated into society but also ensure that the values, cultures, and norms of the society are sustained from generation to generation, which is crucial as part of the process inculcated into the rites of passage.
The inauguration and MLK Day falling on the same date in January has stirred unease among many Black Americans, given Trump’s history of using divisive and bigoted language.
January 12, 1964, exploited African majority groups believed to have been led by a Ugandan immigrant – John Okello, and said leader of the Afro-Shirazi Party, led an uprising against Arab and South-Asian minority domination.
The family of Marcus Mosiah Garvey wants President Joe Biden to add one more name to the list of pardons he has issued in his last 12 days in office to redress a century-old miscarriage of justice against the human rights icon.
Along with Philadelphia being recognized as the birthplace of the United States, it also shares a reputation as one of the vanguards for the growth of Black history through the role it played in the fight for the emancipation of slaves, the abolitionist movement, and the famous underground railroad activity which led to the freedom of many slaves.
For centuries, humans have made promises to themselves about the changes they’ll embrace in the New Year. But have you ever wondered where this tradition even came from?
Long before the world became civilized and a big family of sorts, kingdoms rose against one another in war and conquest. Ancient Africa was no different, with numerous powerful warrior tribes rising in several lands and cultures.
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, people around the world will celebrate the start of 2025 with unique traditions. We have rounded up some of the ways different countries ring in the new year.