The Dark Years of Buhari's Rule in Nigeria (Nigeria's Worst Leader Ever)
Nigeria often hailed as the "Giant of Africa," possesses immense potential for economic growth, development, and prosperity. However, the Buhari administration failed to effectively
Black Men Are Treated Even Better Than Them (Black Culture)
The most disrespected person in America is the black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the black woman, and the most neglected person in America is the black woman.”
Top 10 Most Beautiful Black Actresses in Hollywood
From their breathtaking performances to their radiant beauty, these remarkable women have left an indelible mark on the film industry.
From challenging stereotypes to advocating for diversity, these extraordinary black women have shown us that beauty goes beyond appearances and is not defined by skin colour alone.
The Deliberate Erasure of Black History in American Education
Black history has been largely ignored in our education system. This erasure of black history in education perpetuates systemic racism by reinforcing the idea that black history isn't important.
5 Black Celebrities Consumed By Fame (
#1
Will Surprise You)
Being in the spotlight can be a dream for many of us. But there are people who achieved it and were consumed by it. Some were hurt by it and some used their fame to get away from their actions.
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Looking at what happened after his death, we will all agree that Libyans made a huge mistake and backstabbed themselves. We even made a video on this
They Lied To You About Gandhi & Winston Churchill!
Today's topic is one that is bound to shake you to your core. We've all heard of the greats, Mahatma Gandhi and Churchill, revered for their leadership, their achievements, and their impact on history.
How Argentina ERASED Its Black Population (Darkest Secret)
Afro-Argentines, as the Black people in Argentina are popularly known, formed a significant part of the Argentine population in the 18th century.
Was Gaddafi a hero or a villain? Did the West intervene for humanitarian reasons or for their own interests? We explore the history of Gaddafi's rule, the events leading up to his death, and the aftermath of his demise.
The Catholic Church's Role in the Slave Trade: An Uncomfortable History
Sometimes it's important to dive into the uncomfortable and difficult parts of history, even if it makes us squirm a little. And boy, does this topic have some uncomfortable parts.
Dear African, these are the depraved colonialists/missionaries who brought Africans Salvation and supposed civilization. These depraved rapists are those who called our ancestors evil, and themselves righteous. These are those you are going to share heaven with.
36 years ago today, Thomas Sankara, a revolutionary African leader, was assassinated by French imperialists. Sankara drove out French imperialism from Burkina Faso and withdrew from IMF and made the country non-reliant on foreign aid. He was assassinated in a coup led by his
The Ugly Truth The Media Hides From You
In the world of sports, where skill and dedication should matter most, where we expect fairness and equal treatment regardless of a person's skin colour there is an unfortunate truth: black athletes face racism.
Shortly before Patrice Lumumba was assassinated, his last words were: “Neither brutal assaults, nor cruel mistreatment, nor torture have ever led me to beg for mercy, for I prefer to die with my head held high than to live in slavery”
10 Prominent African Tribes Taken in the Atlantic Slave Trade
Within the pages of history lies a tale that stirs the depths of our souls, a tale of immeasurable sorrow and unspeakable tragedy. The Atlantic slave trade, a monstrous beast that spanned
“Africa lies at the heart of human history. It is the continent from which the distant ancestors of every one of us, no matter who we are today, originally came. Its people participated integrally in the great transformations of world history, from the first rise of agricultural
"When the Missionaries arrived, the Africans had the land and the Missionaries had the Bible. They taught how to pray with our eyes closed. When we opened them, they had the land and we had the Bible." -Jomo Kenyatta (Kenya's First President) 🇰🇪 What are your thoughts on this?
27 years ago today at only 25, we lost hip-hop legend, Tupac Shakur. Gone, but not forgotten. “My mama always used to tell me: ‘If you can’t find somethin’ to live for, you best find somethin’ to die for.” —Tupac
In 1958 the people of Guinea voted for independence from France, the French in anger started burning medicines, breaking roads, unscrewing light bulbs, burning hospitals, poisoning waters. The president, Ahmed Sekou Toure said “we prefer poverty in liberty than riches in slavery”
harness this potential, resulting in missed opportunities and detrimental consequences for the country and its people. The lack of visionary leadership, ineffective governance, and policy inconsistencies limited the country's ability to capitalize on its strengths.
Our ancestors had a profound way of dealing with P.T.S.D. It was believed that after a war when a man had returned from war, before he could be accepted back into society. He had to live with a shaman for 3 months to do some spiritual cleansing. It was said that after war, the
Granville T. Woods, born on April 23, 1856, was an inventor who made key contributions to the development of a telephone transmitter, the trolley wheel, and the multiplex telegraph of which he defeated a lawsuit by Thomas Edison to appropriate his invention.
7 Black Musicians Currently Rotting In Jail
In this video, we're going to take a look at the cases of seven black musicians who are currently serving time in jail and take a closer look at the circumstances that led to their incarceration.
In 1938, Lloyd Gaines filed a lawsuit after being denied admission to the University of Missouri Law School in 1935 because he was black. The Court ruled in his favor & required Missouri to admit him or set up a black law school. He disappeared 3 months later never to be
Margaret Garner was an African American woman who escaped from slavery in the 19th century and is known for a tragic event in her life. In 1856, Margaret Garner and her family attempted to flee from slavery in Kentucky to the free state of Ohio. During their escape, facing
The Dahomey Warriors known by Europeans as the Amazon warriors were the most famous African warrior women of the 1890s. The only female frontline troops in contemporary conflict history. A African band of female terminators who left their European colonizers trembling. "If
Here is Winnie Mandela, she was a militant fighter against apartheid in South Africa- she was the loudest voices for Justice and Equality. Teach your kids about Winnie Mandela .
The last eight years, Nigerians passionately noted, had been harrowing. They expressed, however, the optimism that the country would not pass such a route anymore.
On this day in 1914, Garrett T Morgan patented his invention, the Gas Mask. His invention saved countless lives. He also invented the automated electric traffic light signals 🚦, an improved sewing machine and a hair-straightening product. —Garrett Morgan was an inventor and
The Black is Beautiful movement
A THREAD
The Black is Beautiful movement emerged in the 1960s during the Civil Rights era as a powerful response to centuries of systemic racism and Eurocentric beauty standards that marginalized Black people.
Cecil Williams drinking from a "Whites Only" water fountain in 1956. He was an avid photographer of civil rights injustice and an early pioneer to hold up a mirror to discrimination, segregation and inequality.
"We will reinvent our own model of democracy that reflects our traditions and values. We no longer need Western two-tie democracy, where individuals can remain in power forever as long as they serve the interests of the West". Colonial Mamadi Doumouya, President of the
Effects of the sexual abuse of enslaved people
the sexual abuse of enslaved people, particularly women, during the era of slavery is a deeply tragic and painful aspect of the institution's history. This form of exploitation was pervasive throughout regions where slavery was
Here’s Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, he was a militant activist against apartheid regime in South Africa; he was accused of terrorism in 1979 and sentenced to death. His last words were: “Tell my people that I love them and that they must continue to fight, my blood will nourish the
A Congolese man staring at the severed hand and foot of his five year old daughter, mutilated and murdered by Belgian colonisers after he failed to meet the rubber extraction quota The photograph was taken by Alice Seeley Harris and her husband, who were missionaries in Congo
The Sexual Exploitation of Black Men and Women during the Slave Era
The transatlantic slave trade and the subsequent centuries of enslavement in the New World form a dark chapter in human history, revealing the depths to which cruelty, dehumanization, and exploitation can
Picture a young woman, no more than 16 years old, enslaved on a plantation in the deep south. She's pregnant with her first child, a child that she knows will not be her own.
In 1958 the people of Guinea voted for independence from France, the French in anger started burning medicines, breaking roads, unscrewing light bulbs, burning hospitals, poisoning waters. The president, Ahmed Sekou Toure said “we prefer poverty in liberty than riches in slavery”
The Ashanti 🇬🇭 woman who ended up as a freedom fighter and heroine in Jamaica. (Gyama ya ka ha)
A THREAD
Queen Nanny, also known as Nana, was a remarkable Ashanti woman who became a freedom fighter and heroine in Jamaica. Her courageous efforts and unwavering spirit
Instead of selling Kepa and getting his undeserved high wages off our books y'all sell an African Brother who actually had a better career at Chelsea than Kepa, I don't know men but this looks like racism. Kepa and Mendy Are not on the same Level!
We will miss you, Mendy!!
Evil colonial history Congolese destruction, devastation and deforestation courtesy of good ol' Leopoldo Why do so few people know about THIS holocaust? Could it be that the victims were "only African"? Change the “injured” demographic and change the importance in history.
WHY and HOW... _ No one had been able to point out the reason why hate along racial lines was initiated and intensified in the 15th century CE. But history points to a lot of facts to the hate that saw the racial cleansing of the native Americans and the resulting plundering and
Throughout history, there are dark chapters that reveal the worst aspects of human behaviour - stories of conquest, domination, and the exploitation of others.
In 1926, thirteen black men put together their savings and founded Safe Bus Company, making it the largest black owned bus company at that time. It was formed in Winston-Salem to serve the black neighborhoods due to segregation and operated till 1972. Thirteen Black men put
Here is Malcom X, he was a civil rights activist in America, he challenged the racist American authorities; because of this, he was shot 21 times and killed in Audubon ballroom in 1965 where he was giving a speech. Teach your kids about Malcom X
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Belgium returned Patrice Lumumba’s tooth to Congo- to his family to be reburied in his home town sixty one years after assassinating him, hacking him into pieces and dissolving his body into acid.
The Black Panther Party, founded in 1966 by Huey P. Newton and Bobby Seale, emerged as a revolutionary political organization that sought to address systemic racial oppression, socioeconomic inequality, and police brutality faced by African American communities.
Today in 1977, 46 years ago, South African anti apartheid activist, Steve Biko was killed in detention by apartheid police. He was the founder of the Black Consciousness Movement. Teach your kids about Steve Biko.
ABUSE OF BLACK MALE SLAVES BY WHITE WOMEN
The history of slavery is a painful reminder of humanity's capacity for cruelty and oppression.
Slavery in America was deeply entrenched from the colonial era through the 'antebellum' period, with enslaved Africans and their descendants