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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 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 out of kindness, but as a strategy to prevent rebellion. Yet, it also provided opportunities to plot escapes and…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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The history of how Black Immigrants came to America
Black immigrants have shaped America for centuries, with their stories reflecting both resilience and ambition. From the forced migrations of the transatlantic slave trade to the voluntary arrivals of...
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Meet the unsung heroes who rescued more than 1,000 children during Rwanda’s genocide
Nearly 30 years after the Rwandan genocide, a gripping story of survival and humanitarian bravery is surfacing. Amid the violence of 1994, a network of Swiss aid workers helped rescue around 1,000 Rwandan...
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Survivors of Rwandan Genocide testify at Paris trial over 1994 massacres
Gunfire rang out as men armed with machetes and clubs stormed a convent in Rwanda, where civilians had sought refuge during the 1994 genocide. The attackers killed almost all the boys and men they found....
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Morocco showcases ancient history of Chellah in new exhibition
A new exhibition at Morocco’s central bank museum in Rabat is illuminating the ancient history of Chellah, an archaeological marvel on the outskirts of the capital. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage...
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Quincy Jones made a mockery of death by attending his own memorial service 50 years ago
In 1974, Quincy Jones was given just a 1% chance of living after suffering a brain aneurysm. “It was scary,” Jones told GQ in 2018. “Like somebody blew my brains out. The main artery...
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The myth of Black Confederates
We must become critical consumers of history again. Our present-day society demands it. We as black historians and consumers have a new black power. We finally have a platform to give our studied opinions...
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The story behind the first mixed race orphanage in Britain
Holnicote House, a hotel on Exmoor in Somerset, United Kingdom, was once home to Britain’s first mixed-race orphanage. Carol Edwards, who spent the first five years of her life at Holnicote House...
