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The history behind the Salaga Slave Market In Ghana
A report from Cambridge University Press reveals that Salaga was one of the leading slave markets in West Africa during the 1880s. The story of the enslaved people—their origins, who brought them...
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The intriguing story of John Wesley Gilbert, the first Black archaeologist
John Wesley Gilbert was one of America’s great scholars, a classicist, linguist, archaeologist, and educator. His dedication, faith, and commitment to education took him from the poverty of his native...
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The little-known story of Mamie Smith, the first African American female singer who gained instant fame but died penniless
Mamie Smith, on record as the first Black female singer, released a record titled “Crazy Blues” in 1920, making her the first to record and release a Blues song. This kicked down a previously...
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Laeticia Amihere makes history as the first person of Ghanaian heritage to play in the WNBA
Laeticia Amihere made history as the first person of Ghanaian heritage in the WNBA, towering at 6’3” as a forward for the Atlanta Dream. Born in Canada, she was drafted into the WNBA in 2023,...
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Visit Africa: Why this intriguing ‘hanging village’ in Ghana is a must see for every world traveler
In the Volta Region of Ghana lies an indigenous community often referred to by tourists as “The Hanging Village.” Located in the Hohoe Municipal District, the village features houses arranged...
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11 Black-Americans who have traced their African ancestry or became citizens
In 2019, Ghana successfully hosted the “Year of Return,” a year-long series of events commemorating the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first recorded enslaved Africans in Virginia,...
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