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This African American designer transformed fashion for curvy black women in the 1900s
When you look up the names of the top 50 designers in the world, you will see the likes of Coco Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Donatella Versace, Christian Dior; not a single black face, and definitely not...
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Why this traditional East African wear is making a strong come back
You have probably seen many women in East Africa, especially prominent figures such as Rwanda’s first lady, Jeannette Kagame, donning the garb. But it might seem misplaced, looking more like an Indian...
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This Pan-African pioneer became a professor with grade four education in 1969
If you have ever taken an African studies course in America or feel a part of the global re-energization and excitement about Africa and Pan-Africanism, then, you owe a lot to this man: John Henrik Clarke....
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The tragic and little-known story of the striking last queen of Rwanda, Rosalie Gicanda
Rwanda has recently become a beacon of light and development in Africa in the last 20 years but its dark past strikes every once in a while in African history. Such is the case of the story of the...
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Recalling one of the greatest Black historians from Jamaica who moved to America in the 1900s
The 1900s was an especially tumultuous time for race relations. Although slavery had ended almost everywhere around the world, people still believed that Africans were less than human. In fact, in...
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The sacrificial princess of the 12th century Yoruba Kingdom most beloved by her people
The story of one of the first princesses of the Yoruba kingdom, Moremi Ajasoro, is indeed fascinating and speaks to the important role women have played and continue to play in the stability of kingdoms...
