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Here’s a look at the origin of the term ‘African-American’
Thirty-four years ago, a group of Black leaders led by Rev. Jesse Jackson announced that Black people would like to be called “African-Americans” instead of “Blacks”. ″Just...
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Black judge from Jamaica becomes new chief justice of Ontario, Canada
Jamaica-born judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario Michael H. Tulloch has been appointed the new chief justice of Ontario and president of the Court of Appeal for Ontario. Canadian Prime Minister Justin...
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After historic deal, Germany returns looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Germany has returned 20 Benin Bronzes looted in the 19th Century to Nigeria following a deal made earlier this year to bring back over 1,000 of the cultural artefacts. Nigeria said in July that it was...
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How Santos became the 1st of just 3 Black soccer players to represent Argentina
You can call him a pioneer of Black footballers in Argentina but only a few know his story. Alejandro Nicolás De los Santos was the first of just three Afro-Argentine players to represent their...
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The bravery of the 1st African-American captain to sail a whaleship with all-Black crew in 1822
In the years of the early Republic when Black people experienced racial discrimination in their jobs, many of them turned their focus to the sea. Despite how risky it was to be on a vessel, Black people...
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12-year-old Nigerian chess master granted asylum in U.S.
12-year-old chess master Tanitoluwa “Tani” Adewumi and his family, who fled Boko Haram in northern Nigeria in 2017, have officially been granted asylum in the United States. Tani’s family...
