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Each person of African descent who has a connection to slavery has their own unique story. Hallie Quinn Brown, an educator, was born to parents who were formerly enslaved. Her father, Thomas Arthur Brown, was the offspring of a Scottish woman and a Black overseer on a plantation. Her mother, Frances Jane Scroggins, was freed … Read more
On April 4, 1968, the world was shaken by the tragic assassin*tion of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. King, an influential civil rights leader and advocate of nonv*olent protest, was shot and k*lled by James Earl Ray while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel. The assassination had a profound … Read more
Between November 20th and 23rd, 2002, Kaduna, a northern Nigerian city, experienced a series of religiously motivated clashes known as the 2002 Miss World riots. The clashes resulted in the death of about 250 people and the destruction of several properties. The Miss World beauty pageant was initially planned to be held in Abuja, Nigeria’s … Read more
Oya, also referred to as Oiá, holds a significant place in Yoruba mythology as a revered deity. Her devotees span across Yoruba territories, particularly in Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Known as the goddess of the wind, lightning, and storms, Oya is associated with transformation, change, and destruction. Yemaja, the sea goddess, is believed to be … Read more
During the Medieval period, relics held great significance in Europe, with bones or pieces of clothing associated with saints and apostles, Jesus, drawing pilgrims from all corners. This led to a race among churches across the continent to acquire relics, even passing off fake ones as authentic. The most sought-after relics were those linked to … Read more
Black history is rich with tales of courage, skill, and inspiring leaders. From inventors and intellectuals to civil rights activists and creatives, countless achievers have left their mark in the world. Among these luminaries, Robert S. Duncanson stands out as one of the foremost landscape painters of the mid-1800s. Despite facing the challenges of racial … Read more
Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh during the New Kingdom in Egypt, held the position of the most powerful person in the Bronze Age world for over 20 years. This period marked the beginning of many significant developments, including writing, centralised states, organised warfare, irrigation projects in the desert, and the emergence of emperors, warlords, and chariots. … Read more
In modern society, height is often considered a significant factor. However, many of the shortest women in history, who are shorter than average have managed to become successful and accomplished great things. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the world’s shortest women and highlight how their height has not hindered them … Read more
John Brinkley, born on July 8, 1885 in Jackson County, North Carolina, was an American physician who gained notoriety in the early 20th century for his controversial medical techniques and political involvement. Despite lacking medical qualifications, Brinkley rose to fame and fortune by performing fraudulent medical treatments such as transplanting goat test*cles into humans to … Read more
Justin Fashanu, an English footballer of Nigerian heritage, made history as the first professional footballer to command a £1 million transfer fee in 1981. Fashanu was also known for being the first openly gay professional footballer. He played for several clubs between 1978 and 1997 and was known to be gay by his early clubs, … Read more