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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.
The intriguing story of the enslaved woman from America behind the new England statue
A new statue honoring Mary Ann Macham, a woman who fled slavery in the U.S. and began a new life in North Shields in northern England, has been installed in the heart of the fishing town. The bronze sculpture was created by North Shields-based artist Keith Barrett and it stands at the top of the…
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In historic move, Boston museum returns works by 19th-century enslaved potter David Drake to his descendants
David Drake was known for his large-sized historic pots that could hold 40 gallons of water....
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Olaudah Equiano: Lost grave of daughter of slave turned pioneer abolitionist found by A-level student
It is well known that Anna Maria Vassa, the eldest daughter of Black British abolitionist Olaudah...
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The ‘dirty work’ of the civil rights movement revealed
“Don’t get mad — get smart,” Andrew Young’s father, Andrew Sr.,...
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Jesse L. Douglas: Remembering MLK’s close aide whose demise in 2021 has now been confirmed
Rev. Jesse L. Douglas, a close aide to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., passed away in 2021 at age 90. His daughter, Adrienne Douglas Vaulx, said he died in a nursing home in Charlotte, North Carolina,...
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Solid in her own right, Coco Gauff’s grandmom was first Black student to attend an all-white school in Delray
At the same age that tennis star Coco Gauff turned pro, her maternal grandmother Yvonne Lee Odom was making history, desegregating Palm Beach County schools as a student. In 1961, while preparing to captain...
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When Lionel Richie’s parents stopped him from marching with Martin Luther King Jr.
Growing up in the segregated South in the 1950s and 1960s, Lionel Richie longed to be part of the civil rights movement of the time, but his parents didn’t allow him to. While promoting his new memoir,...
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Four Black Saints you have probably never heard about
History was made on Sunday in St. Peter’s Square when Pope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis, the 15-year-old tech prodigy known as “God’s Influencer”, the first Millennial saint. ...
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Black Founding Fathers and the Second Declaration of Independence
In 1864, a petition for voting rights was presented in person to Lincoln and Congress by two Creoles of color. I would call this document, known as The 1000 Man Petition, America’s Second Declaration...
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Years before Beyoncé’s tour, an untold history
While Beyoncé continues to grab headlines and awards with her country music concert tour, her success is uncovering the unknown history of the genre. Country is just one of the genres at the heart...
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When Hulk Hogan was fired over racist remarks
When Hulk Hogan (born Terry Bollea) passed away on July 24, 2025, at age 71 following a cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, the WWE described him as one of pop culture’s most recognizable...
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From Puffy to P. Diddy and more, here is the history behind all of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ name changes
Sean “Diddy” Combs was arrested by federal agents on September 16 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs, who entered...
