With a history of many firsts and a tradition of producing world leaders, Lincoln University has long functioned as a transatlantic bridge between Africa and the United States. It is little wonder that a building on campus is named after two distinguished alumni from Africa, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The Azikiwe-Nkrumah Hall currently houses the Division of Institutional Advancement offices.
On July 30, 2025, City Hall honored Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander—America’s first Black woman economist and lawyer—with a statue unveiling led by sculptor Vinnie Bagwell, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Dr. Rae Alexander-Minter. The tribute highlights her legacy, Black excellence, and cultural memory in Philadelphia.
How the first Inspector General of Police combined purpose with politics to introduce discipline, root out corruption, and redefine the national security service in post-war Liberia
Photos by Aidan Gallo Michelle Flamer, a retired lawyer, stands for a portrait at the Good Trouble Lives On protest…
Are you a lover of Black history looking to connect deeply with the legacy of a man who changed the world, or simply seeking fuel for modern-day activism? These books and movies will help you learn about his life, legacy, and continued dedication to humanity.
Along the southwestern coast of Africa lies the Republic of Namibia. With an estimated population of about 3,093,708 based on Worldometers’ elaboration of the latest United Nations data and a territory of 317,874 sq. miles, Namibia is considered a young democracy in Southern Africa after gaining independence from South Africa in 1990.
A Philadelphia native born January 2, 1898, Sadie Alexander shattered racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman to earn a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania (1927) and became the first Black woman to practice law in the state. Now, nearly a century after her academic triumphs, the city is poised to install a bronze homage, amplifying conversations around representation in public monuments.
Among the many peace ambassadors are several African women whose contributions have made them trailblazers in conflict mediation and post-conflict reconciliation. Below is a list of African women who remain trailblazers in the quest for peace across the continent.
Americans celebrate with fireworks, lots of parades, concerts, and food as they bond over barbecues with family and friends. While it is a moment of pride and celebration, for many Black Americans, this day holds a deeper, more complicated, and often painful meaning.
When we talk about Africa’s past, it often centers around colonization and how the Europeans dominated the continent. Long before their arrival, Africa was home to powerful ancient kingdoms and empires, some of which were led and protected by women.
