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Carlota Lucumí, an enslaved woman of Yoruba origin, led one of the most powerful anti-slavery uprisings in Cuban history in 1843. From Matanzas to...

At the crossroads of Sufi mysticism and political strategy, Usman dan Fodio built the largest Islamic state in sub-Saharan Africa during the 19th century....

Portrait of Marie-Yvonne D’Almeida, founder of Autour de Mary and creator of Teranga Meet. Inspired by her African roots, she is building strong bridges...

Icon of jazz and priestess of the Black struggle, Nina Simone passed away on an April 21, leaving behind a voice that became a...

Flamboyant music icon and warrior of artistic independence, Prince passed away on 21 april 2016, but his work still burns bright. From Minneapolis to...

Once a slave, now an icon of British high society, Julius Soubise embodies the complex journeys of Black lives in 18th-century Europe. Between elegance,...

Through his art and ambition, Tyler Perry provides a powerful platform for African American voices and stories that are too often overlooked. Tyler Perry: the...

Discover Nicole Avant, a visionary ambassador and committed producer at the heart of Black Entertainment. From her role in Six Triple Eight to her projects connecting...