Saartjie Baartman: the tragic fate of the “Hottentot Venus”

In her all-too-short life and even after her death, Saartjie Baartman, who was nicknamed the “Hottentot Venus,” endured the worst. Having left her native Eastern Cape in 1810, her remains would only be returned...

Countries that benefited from the enslavement of black people

Slavery, one of the darkest chapters in human history, not only shaped the destiny of millions of individuals but also contributed to the enrichment...

April 6, 1994: first day of the genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda

Between April 6 and July 1994, Rwanda was the scene of a horrifying genocide in which 800,000 to 1 million Tutsi were killed, with...

Mamari Biton Coulibaly: Founder of the bambara kingdom of Ségou

Discover Mamari Biton Coulibaly, the visionary founder of the Bambara Kingdom of Ségou in the 18th century, and explore his lasting impact on the...

The Quarrel of the two lizards

Discover “The Quarrel of the Two Lizards,” an initiatory Pulaar tale narrated by Amadou Hampâté Bâ, which illustrates the importance of resolving even the...
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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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