6 Misconceptions about the enslavement of african peoples

The history of the enslavement of African peoples is complex and often misunderstood. Correcting these misconceptions is essential to fostering a more accurate and respectful understanding of this dark period in human history. By...

Shadrach Minkins (1814–1875): from fugitive to citizen

On February 15, 1851, in a federal courtroom in Boston, a man arrested under the Fugitive Slave Act disappears before the eyes of the...

Jesse Jackson (1941–2026)

On February 17, 2026, the family of Jesse Jackson announced his death in Chicago at the age of 84. A Baptist pastor, civil rights...

FRANÇOIS DUVALIER AKA “PAPA DOC,” THE TYRANNICAL PRACTITIONER

François Duvalier was the austere leader of the Republic of Haiti from 1957 to 1971. Initially a doctor committed to fighting poverty-related diseases and...

The Victoria Climbié case: murder and state scandal in London

On February 25, 2000, in London, eight-year-old Victoria Climbié died after months of abuse at the hands of her great-aunt and her partner. Known...
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History of the WNBA: From its creation to its current rise

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the professional women’s basketball league in the United States, created in 1996 with the support of the...

Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, Gabby Williams, Dominique Malonga: The WNBA is on fire

The WNBA is no longer just existing — it’s exploding. Over the past few days, individual performances have been dropping like fireworks. Records, milestones,...

Fritz Pollard, the runner who defied color

First African American coach in the NFL, Fritz Pollard was a pioneer of professional sports and a builder of freedom in the face of...

A look back at the Dominique Malonga case: Historic second overall pick in the WNBA draft

Dominique Malonga. Remember this name. You may have only half-heard it during the Paris Games, slipped between two spotlights on the handball players, or...
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The Authors’ Conference: when Sub-Saharan Africa prepares to write its own destiny

On August 8, 2025, Kinshasa will host a major literary event already stirring excitement among pan-African creative circles. The Conférence des Auteurs (LCDA), spearheaded...

Teranga Meet 2025 opens its doors to those dreaming of a new beginning in Senegal

Teranga Meet 2025 opens its doors to those dreaming of a new beginning in Senegal On May 17, 2025, Paris will not just be the...

Paris Noir: When art rewrites history

With Paris Noir, the Centre Pompidou celebrates half a century of Afro-descendant artistic creation. A remarkable exhibition retracing artistic circulations and anti-colonial struggles in...

Zonga, when masks dance, History unfolds

Discover Zonga, a captivating show combining dance, music and visual art to explore African identity, the restitution of masks and cultural heritage. There are moments...

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