The European Scramble and Partition of Africa
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw a dramatic transformation in Africa, largely driven by European imperial ambitions. The period known as the…
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The Chicago Black Renaissance
The Chicago Black Renaissance was a significant cultural movement that celebrated African American art, literature, and music in the city of Chicago. …
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was a vibrant cultural movement that emerged in the 1920s, centered in Harlem, New York City. It marked a period of prolific ar…
Lynching of Laura Nelson and her son Lawrence Nelson
Laura Nelson, an African American woman, and her son Lawrence were residents of Okemah, a small town in the Indian Territory of Oklahoma. The early…
“What to the Slave Is the 4th of July?”: James Earl Jones Reads Frederick Douglass’s Historic Speech
On July 5, 1852, in Rochester, New York, Frederick Douglass gave one of his most famous speeches, “The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro.” He w…
“Where Do We Go From Here” by Martin L. King, Jr.
August 16, 1967, Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke about the achievements of the American Negro, his struggles, triumphs, and place in the then American s…
Lila Iké
As one of Jamaica’s most powerful voices right now, Lila Iké is gaining attention at home and abroad with her distinctive delivery, old-school sensibilities, and…
Miriam Makeba
Zenzile Miriam Makeba, nicknamed Mama Africa, was a South African singer and civil rights activist known for becoming the first African artist to glob…
John Coltrane
John Coltrane remains one of the most influential artists in music history and has received numerous posthumous awards.
Wayne Shorter
Wayne Shorter was an American jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Born in Newark, New Jersey; the son of Louise and Joseph Shorter. He graduated from…