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Youth and the Revolution: How the Young Population Contributed to Many Historical Moments

Most youth movements have historically been established over themes of citizenship, social discontinuity, and cultural expressivity. They took various forms, such as student rebellion, cultural innovation (literary, artistic, musical), and scientific, religious, ethnic, nationalistic, and political upheavals, as well as environmental, peace, war-resistant, and anti-war movements.

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Burkina Faso Independence: The Story of Princess Yennega, a Mamprusi from Northern Ghana who Birthed the Mossi Tribe of Burkina Faso

Happy Independence Day, Burkina Faso! On August 5th, 1960, this West African country gained independence from France. Today we are exploring the story and legend of Princess Yennega, a Mamprusi woman from present-day northern Ghana whose son founded the Mossi kingdom of Burkina Faso

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