Not all Africans participated in slave trades. In fact, the Balanta of West Africa were known for fighting those who attempted to subjugate them and others. Tracing their beginnings from the Nile Valley, the Balanta are estimated to have migrated to areas of modern-day Senegal, Gambia, and Guinea-Bissau, circa 1200 CE.
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A love for innovation inspired Danny Manu to launch his tech company, MyManu, in 2014. After just a few years of product development experience, Manu took the world by storm with the creation of CLIK S wireless earbuds. In addition to Read more…
In keeping with the tradition of Black people finding “a way out of no way,” three Black women have figured out a safer way to roller skate amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Brandi Fox, Kendra Holmes, and Sh’niqua Ussery teamed up Read more…
Even in the worst of times, Black people find ways to not simply survive, but thrive. That is exactly what Alden McDonald Jr, CEO of Liberty Bank did when he led his institution’s recent acquisition of the Tri-State Bank of Memphis.
Studies have confirmed Black patients tend to fair better when treated by Black doctors. After Kimberly Wilson personally experienced this phenomenon, she set her sights on helping Black patients find Black doctors.
Miishe Addy and Solomon Torgbor launched Jetstream, a business digital technology that allows traders to track and manage cross-border shipments on-line, every step of the way.
UNLIT® is an all-natural, nutrient-dense line of beverages created by an astute Black business woman, Lia Lee. The drinks are formulated to help people bounce-back from the debilitating effects of alcohol consumption.
Not all Africans participated in slave trades. In fact, the Balanta of West Africa were known for fighting those who attempted to subjugate them and others. Tracing their beginnings from the Nile Valley, the Balanta are estimated to have migrated Read more…
Torn from his West African homeland by 16th century Spanish enslavers, Gaspar Yanga was taken to the area now known as Mexico. Although he was thrusted into a remarkably cruel system of oppression, Yanga—reportedly a direct descendant of African royalty–refused Read more…
Some 5,000 years ago Africans in Kemet (Egypt) created a material on which to record and display representations of meaning. They invented papyri—a paper-like material made from the papyrus plant. It is the product from which the word “paper” was Read more…
In 1848, when African resistance to enslavement in St. Croix, Virgin Island became unstoppable, slavery was abolished. Like the struggle for equality Black people in the United States began after emancipation, Black citizens of St. Croix initiated relentless campaigns to gain fair social, economic, and political rights. In both locations courageous leaders emerged to lead Read more…
Benkos Bioho, who descended from a royal West African family, was captured and enslaved by the Portuguese in the late 16th century. Yet, Bioho never accepted claims others made on his life and liberty. That is why after being sold Read more…
When Italy invaded Ethiopia in 1935, motivated by racist yearnings for colonial dominance, African Americans took note. They recognized the common fight against racial oppression they shared with Ethiopians. African Americans publicly denounced the invasion. When thousands sought to join the Read more…
After more that two dozen Southwood High School students in Shreveport, Louisiana were arrested, suspended, or expelled within 3 days, a group of concerned fathers met. They were unwilling to allow school violence and disruptions to continue. Days later, they Read more…
Unprecedented history was recently made at the World Cup speed skating competition when Erin Jackson became the first African American woman to win. She completed the 500 meter race in 37.613 seconds. As if her extraordinary winning time was not Read more…
Sixty years ago Leo Sullivan began his journey to “uplift and inform Black families through animated interactive content.” During his vast career, he worked with Warner Brothers, Hanna Barbera and many leading studios to produce and direct award winning animation. Throughout his career, Sullivan has devoted Read more…
Facing a roster of students from Europe, the United States, Africa, Asia, and Australia, Faith Odunsi won the 2021 Global Open Mathematics competition, sponsored by Nigeria’s Mathematics for Life Foundation.
She’s only 17. Yet, Dasia Taylor has created a unique medical technology that makes surgical sutures change colors to detect infections.
It was after the 10th round, having faced more than 100 other debaters from around the world, when Emani Stanton and Jayla Jackson won Harvard University’s illustrious international summer debate competition.
After more that two dozen Southwood High School students in Shreveport, Louisiana were arrested, suspended, or expelled within 3 days, a group of concerned fathers met. They were unwilling to allow school violence and disruptions to continue. Days later, they Read more…
A love for innovation inspired Danny Manu to launch his tech company, MyManu, in 2014. After just a few years of product development experience, Manu took the world by storm with the creation of CLIK S wireless earbuds. In addition to Read more…
Recently, an old truth was publicly recognized; Black women are great teachers. Chosen from 8,000 global applicants, Keishia Thorpe became the 2021 winner of the prestigious Global Teacher Award. The Howard University graduate is the first Black women to win Read more…
Even though Kerine Davis was a teenage mother who dropped out of high school, and thereafter faced poverty most of her adult life, she persevered to achieve highly. She now owns and operates Ocho Rios College, a Jamaican educational institution Read more…
Unprecedented history was recently made at the World Cup speed skating competition when Erin Jackson became the first African American woman to win. She completed the 500 meter race in 37.613 seconds. As if her extraordinary winning time was not Read more…
It was years of scientific education and elite training that prepared Sian Proctor to become the 1st Black woman to pilot a spacecraft. The geoscientist and professor credits her father, a member of the ground team that supported the Apollo 11 spaceflight, Read more…
