by Mildred Europa Taylor, at 05:45 am, February 12, 2018, History
During the civil rights movement in the 20th century, anyone who stood up for the rights of African Americans became a possible target for assassination. White supremacists were usually behind these assassinations backed by racist authorities and the police. As we celebrate Black History Month, here are some of the activists who served as martyrs for the freedom of black people in Africa and beyond.
You probably didn’t know that California is named after a black queen
Queen Scotia, the Egyptian pharaoh’s daughter who became the mother of modern-day Scotland
How to know he is into you
The remains of a magnificent 5th-century African empire in Tanzania will leave you dazzled [Photos]
Meet the only white badass member of the Black Liberation Army who fought for black power
Here is proof that the ancient Punt Civilization really existed and is located in present-day Somalia
Stono Rebellion: The largest slave revolt in America led by slaves from Kongo in 1739
FBI target and the only Black Panther in Africa for over 40 years is still going strong in Tanzania
You probably didn’t know that California is named after a black queen
Here’s proof that Africans settled in South America long before Columbus’s voyage
Is Christianity African? The truth may just shock you
Africa’s 7 most indigenous people facing extinction
These Western clothes are definitely inspired by indigenous African fashion
