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Chronicling the history of west African civilizations often begins with the study of ancient Ghana as an early and well governed nation. One of Ghana’s eleventh century leaders, Tenkamenin, who led the state to great financial and political advancements, left clues that inform his successful rule.

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Can you imagine waking up and grabbing a box of cereal called “Black Puffs” and then pouring little chocolate flavored fists into your breakfast bowl? Well, inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement,...

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January 19, 2021

Chronicling the history of West African civilizations often begins with the study of ancient Ghana as an early and well-governed nation. One of Ghana’s eleventh-century leaders, Tenkamenin, who led the state to great...

King Tenkamenin, Exceptional Representation Of African Rule

January 19, 2021

Almost 200 years ago, a clear Black voice issued a mighty appeal to Black people in the United States and beyond to unite, become self-determining, and end slavery—no matter the cost. In 1829,...

David Walker’s 1829 Appeal Pamphlet, An Historic Source of Extraordinary Learning and Inspiration

December 22, 2020

The span and diversity of the African diaspora reflects a fascinating story of how people of African descent have and continue to influence the world. While some influences were the result of enslavement,...

African Kings Who Ruled India

December 22, 2020

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William Monroe Trotter, 1872 – 1934 Uncompromising Editor, Activist Demanded Accountability for Black Votes

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Courageous, focused, and fully supported by his father and mother, 12-year-old Nicholas Jackson took on the challenge of bull riding, and recently walked away from the Junior World Bull Riding Finals with the...

Fearless Black Pre-Teen Wins Junior Bull Riding Championship

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12-year-old Julian Frederick is not only a young Black chef who enjoys creating amazing food, he actually teaches other young people to do the same. That means youth can learn cooking skills from...

Young Black Chef Entrepreneur Uses Digital Platform to Teach Youth How to Cook

November 20, 2020

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12-Year-Old Black Composer Debuts Work Performed by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra

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It's more than 50 miles between the Caribbean Islands St. Lucia and Martinique. Amazingly, 12-year-old Christophe Maleau swam each of them, non-stop. With his father rowing a small boat at his side, and...

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Sona Jobarteh is an acclaimed musician, composer, and singer who descends from a principal family of west African Jali’s, also known as oral historians and griots. She is best known for gracing the...

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Proud Puffs Cereal Made to Inspire Black Unity

Two Black Women Become Youngest Hotel Owners After Closing $8.3 Million Hilton Deal

Young Black Chef Entrepreneur Uses Digital Platform to Teach Youth How to Cook

Black-Owned Private Jet Company Experiencing Massive Growth Amid Pandemic

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King Tenkamenin, Exceptional Representation Of African Rule

David Walker’s 1829 Appeal Pamphlet, An Historic Source of Extraordinary Learning and Inspiration

African Kings Who Ruled India

William Monroe Trotter, 1872 – 1934 Uncompromising Editor, Activist Demanded Accountability for Black Votes

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Fearless Black Pre-Teen Wins Junior Bull Riding Championship

Young Black Chef Entrepreneur Uses Digital Platform to Teach Youth How to Cook

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Determined 12-year-old Island Boy Swims From Saint Lucia to Martinique

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Beautiful World-renowed Kora Musician Builds Gambian Academy To Teach African Culture

Proud Puffs Cereal Made to Inspire Black Unity

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Fearless Black Pre-Teen Wins Junior Bull Riding Championship

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