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Remembering South African poet and activist, Keorapetse Kgositsile, in 6 quotes
On January 3, 2018, South Africa and the world lost one of its renowned poets and activists, Keorapetse Kgositsile. Kgositsile was an influential figure in the Black literary scene across the African...
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6 quotes Trinidadian writer and activist, C.L.R James, will be remembered for
Cyril Lionel Robert James was one of the pioneering post-colonial writers from Trinidad and Tobago. Known for books such as The Black Jacobins and Beyond a Boundary, James was born on this day in...
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Success stories of 2018 that inspired you
In 2018, the world saw the celebration of successful individuals in different sectors. The pathways and obstacles these individuals faced to become who they are today were highlighted by the media. ...
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These African countries may have new presidents in 2019
Election cycles in Africa comes with a number of revelations about the political system and psyche of the people. In 2018, countries such as Cameroon, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Mali held their elections,...
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Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, one of the first black women to earn a PhD in the U.S.
In 1921, Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, earned a PhD in Economics, making her one of the first black women in the United States to achieve this feat. The other black women who earned PhDs in the same...
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A look at Colombia’s black and white carnival that celebrates cultural diversity
In Colombia, January 2 marks the beginning of the Carnaval de Blancos y Negros, which brings together people in the town of Pasto to celebrate diversity. Until January 7, the town becomes...
