Black History

Before my emigration to the United States five years ago, I was known as a Nigerian of the Yoruba ethnic group. I …

Tirelessly championing the rights of women, girls, and the African spirit of Ubuntu, with over 30 years of experience in global health …

Let’s step into the captivating world of Aso-Oke, where threads of heritage, culture, and craftsmanship intertwine to create a fabric that exudes …

In the quiet town of Igbara-Oke, nestled in Ondo State, a remarkable woman shattered glass ceilings and paved the way for generations …

In the early 1960s, the world was changing fast, and Nigeria, which had just gained independence from British colonial rule in 1960, …

Ella Williams, also known by her stage name Mme Abomah, was a giantess known for being the world’s tallest woman in the …

In commemoration of Black History Month, the African Community in Surrey and Sussex is proud to announce the success of their Black …

The Grammys will feature an afrobeat category, according to the Recording Academy. The addition of an Afrobeats category to the Grammys is …

The Rwandan politician and women’s rights advocate Judith Kanakuze is best known for having helped pass laws prohibiting gender-based violence, including the …

As a NASA employee, Katherine Johnson (née Coleman; performed orbital mechanics calculations that were crucial to the achievement of the first and …

The African community in Surrey and Sussex, the United Kingdom experienced a swell time at the Family Summer Sit Down 2022 event …

Formerly known as Opal Tometi, Tometi Ayo is a writer, strategist, and human rights activist of Nigerian and American heritage. Ayo’s journey …

Nigerian educationalist, writer, and advocate for women’s education Kofoworola Aina Ademola is remembered in the history books as the first black African …

The name Wally Amos might not ring a bell today, but fact is his legacy undeniably remains. Although he eventually lost ownership …

In a historic move that has been hailed for promoting diversity in the judiciary, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday was confirmed …

Making History! Tammy Williams, with a wealth of over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry spanning across film, biographies, documentaries, …

Black women, often dismissed and under recognised have made remarkable contributions across various fields, the literary world is no exception. From a …

Dr. Bobbi Peterson is the face behind Big Mouth Toothbrush -The World’s First ever Black Female Owned Toothbrush Company. With eyes on …

“it is only when a women is economically empowered that she can negotiate at household level with her husband about the number …

Distinguished Economist and Scholar Lisa Cook is poised to rewrite the Federal Reserve Board’s 108-year history as the first Black woman nominated …

Inclusion and diversity are being powered on the world stage and Broadway is following suit! “The Phantom of the Opera,” Broadway’s longest-running …

A glorious statue of iconic abolitionist, human rights activist, and heroine Harriet Tubman was recently unveiled in front of the City Hall, …

Black is beauty. Black magnificent! Within her lies untold depths of courage, brilliance and beauty, her awesomeness radiating all across the world. …