The Origin of African Slavery and the Emergence of TransAtlantic Slave Trade
The trans-Atlantic slave trade was the most significant long-distance forced movement of people in recorded history.
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Black History Month winds down with educational things to do
Knowledge is power. February is dashing into the home stretch but continues to enrich and educate – spotlighting the legacy, culture, contributions of the Black community.
Flore Bois Gallard, Creole and Mulatto Identities, and Pan-Africanism: St. Lucia on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, St. Lucia! On February 22, 1979, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British.
Igbo Landing: The Story of Rebellion and the Choice of Death over Slavery.
In 1803, 75 Igbo slaves rose in rebellion against their captors. They took over their transport ship and sunk it, along with their captors, before walking fearlessly into the creek in a mass suicide.
Celebrate National Soup Month with these Cultural Dishes of the African Diaspora
Happy National Soup Month! The benefits of soup are numerous and provide the body with nutrients and soothing warmth during the cold months.
Gambia Independence Day: Exploring Gambia’s Malinke, Fulani, and Wolof Traditional Artforms, and Contemporary Uses in African Diasporic Storytelling
Happy Independence Day, Gambia! On February 18th, this West African country gained independence from the British. To celebrate, we are exploring Gambia’s traditional storytelling, fashion, and food mediums, and their influences on modern culture
Celebrating Black History Doesn’t Mean Separating It From Black Culture – Opinion Piece
February is celebrated as Black history month in America, but as we take a look at our history, we can’t separate it from Black culture. We must ask ourselves: what are we doing to hold on to the many shades of culture represented in the African Diaspora?
Grenada’s African History and Resistance to Slavery: Celebrating Grenada Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Grenada! In honor of the country’s fight for freedom, we are examining the country’s African history and resistance to slavery, including its creolized storytelling forms, and Fedon’s rebellion. Join us!
Black Heroes/Heroines to Celebrate for Black History Month
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress” -Nelson Mandela “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is…
Beyond the MLK Holiday: Chaos or Community? – Opinion Piece
On January 15th we will gather throughout the nation to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Politicians, preachers, and civic and corporate leaders will make speeches about him leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott, founding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and delivering his soaring “I Have A Dream” speech at the historic 1963 March on Washington.