Black History
Explore the rich and inspiring stories of African American history and Black history on Face2Face Africa’s History section. Discover fascinating African American history facts, the achievements of Black history heroes, and influential black history people who have shaped the world. Our articles delve into African history and the legacy of the African diaspora, celebrating the individuals and moments that have defined Black history across the globe. Whether you’re interested in African American history or learning more about pivotal black history facts, this is your gateway to understanding and honoring the past.
Jazz: Thriving before and despite Storyville
In 1897, Sidney Story, an alderman in New Orleans, put forth an ordinance confining vice to a 16-square-block area outside the French Quarter. The area was named Storyville after him, and has been commonly—but mistakenly—known as the birthplace of jazz. While many black and Creole jazz musicians did perform in Storyville, people of color were…
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Dallas: First Black police officer fatally shot 2 months into the job honored after 128 years
In 1896, the first African-American police officer in Dallas, Officer William McDuff, was killed,...
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How a former slave opened Providence’s first restaurant and probably America’s first oyster bar
The oyster aquaculture industry has been one of Rhode Island’s fastest growing sectors...
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New research reveals white skin evolved in Europeans 1,700 years ago
New research has revealed that early Europeans had significantly darker skin tones than many...
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Remembering Edmond Dédé, first Black American to compose a full opera that was just staged for the first time
Many historians say that “Morgiane” is the oldest existing opera written by a Black American. The most important work of composer Edmond Dédé, “Morgiane” tells the...
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Largest British shipping firm used enslaved workers in Caribbean after abolition of slavery – report
Research has revealed that the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (RMSPC), once the largest British shipping company during the height of the empire, continued to use enslaved labor after the abolition of...
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Spike Lee traces down the history of Kendrick Lamar’s reference to ’40 acres and a mule’
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show is still generating debates but for some, the attention has been shifted to the hidden messages within his lyrics. On February 10, iconic director Spike...
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How George Washington Carver National Monument became first monument dedicated to an African American and first to a non-president
In 1943 when Congress okayed the establishment of The George Washington Carver National Monument, it was a powerful tribute to George Washington Carver as a leading agricultural scientist, educator and...
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Remembering Dr. Myra Adele Logan, the first woman to perform open-heart surgery
Many know the story of Dr. Daniel Hale Williams, an African-American cardiologist who became the first surgeon to perform a successful open-heart procedure in the United States. However, the story of Dr....
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How enslaved people used the holiday season to resist and rebel
For enslaved people in the Americas, the holiday season was a time of both rare festivity and calculated resistance. It was a brief period when they were offered better food and rest by slave owners, not...
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Evidence linking ancient Egyptians to human cancer treatment over 4,000 years ago
It’s a ground-breaking discovery. An international team of researchers recently uncovered evidence that ancient Egyptians were engaged in experimental treatments or medical explorations of human...
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Rev. Dr. Katie Cannon: Nick Cannon’s aunt and first Black woman to be ordained as a Presbyterian minister
It was uncommon for a Black woman to become a leader in the Presbyterian Church in the 20th century. But, Rev. Dr. Katie Geneva Cannon changed the script by becoming the first black woman in the United...
