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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.
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 over the past 10 years. In 2023, over $8 million oysters were sold by farmers in Rhode Island, and across the U.S., oyster sales brought $327 million to the economy that year, according to figures cited by Boston Globe. Interestingly, before oysters…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Senegal demands answers as it remembers French colonial massacre
Senegal recently marked the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, a dark and often overlooked episode in the nation’s colonial history. African soldiers—known as tirailleurs sénégalais—who...
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Thanksgiving and 3 other holidays some Black Americans refuse to celebrate
Many American families, including some Black Americans, will today gather around their dinner tables to celebrate what is believed to be a joyful feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans, even though...
