Malagasy Resistance to French Rule
Madagascar’s fight against French colonialism stands as one of Africa’s boldest and most determined resistance movements. From the Menalamba Rebellion in the 1890s to the widespread 1947 uprising,.....
Afro-Iranians of the Persian Gulf: A Forgotten History
When we think of the African diaspora, our minds often jump to the Atlantic slave trade or the Americas. Yet, a lesser-known chapter of Black history lies along the Persian Gulf’s southern coastline.....
The Bussa Rebellion of 1816: Barbados’ Fight for Freedom
In April 1816, the island of Barbados erupted in resistance. The Bussa Rebellion, one of the Caribbean’s largest slave uprisings, began in Saint Philip and spread quickly. It was led by Bussa, an en.....
The Afro-Turkish Identity: Hidden Histories in Modern Turkey
Turkey’s history is a rich mosaic of cultures and migrations. Yet among these, the Afro-Turkish identity remains largely overlooked. These communities, descended from Africans who came during the Ot.....
African Americans Who Shaped Liberia’s Constitution
In the early 19th century, as slavery raged across the American South, a different kind of Black legacy was taking shape across the Atlantic. In 1847, the Republic of Liberia declared independence wit.....
Black Architects of Post-War London: Pioneers Who Rebuilt a City
When London emerged from the ruins of World War II, it faced a daunting challenge—rebuilding a city shattered by the Blitz. Amid this massive reconstruction, a small but significant group of Black a.....
The Black Pharaohs of Nubia: Africa’s Forgotten Dynasty of Kings
When people think of ancient Egypt, they rarely picture Black African kings. Yet during the 25th Dynasty, powerful rulers from Nubia—modern-day Sudan—took control of Egypt and restored African gre.....
The Moors and the Renaissance: Hidden Foundations
The Renaissance is often portrayed as a rebirth of European thought. Italy, da Vinci, and classical knowledge dominate the story. However, the real foundation goes deeper. For nearly 800 years, the Mo.....
Black Inventors Who Helped Power Brazil’s Industrial Boom
Brazil’s industrial rise in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was not solely the product of European influence or elite innovation. Beneath the surface of smokestacks and railroads were the bri.....
The Real Wakanda: Benin’s Walls and Africa’s Lost Engineering Marvels
When Marvel introduced Wakanda—a futuristic African kingdom untouched by colonialism—it captured imaginations worldwide. But long before that vision hit the screen, the Kingdom of Benin brought a .....
