The Ultimate Place To Learn About The Descendants of Africa
Juan Garrido, born around 1480 in the Kingdom of Kongo, was a remarkable figure in history, recognized as the first documented Bantu person in what is now the United States. His journey took him from West Central Africa to Portugal, Read More …
Khnumhotep II, whose name means “Khnum is pleased,” was a prominent figure in ancient Egypt, serving as the Great Chief of the Oryx nome during the reigns of Pharaohs Amenemhat II and Senusret II, around the 20th century BCE. He’s Read More …
In the realm of black literary consciousness, one name that shines brightly is that of Paulette Nardal. Born on October 12, 1896, in Martinique, Nardal’s impact as a French writer, journalist, and catalyst for the Négritude movement cannot be overstated. Read More …
Kaleb of Axum, also known as Saint Elesbaan, was a distinguished ruler whose reign left an indelible mark on Ethiopian and regional history. His notable achievements and influence resonated not only within the territories of the Axumite Kingdom, but also Read More …
Lanny Smoot, born on December 13, 1955, is not just an American electrical engineer and inventor, but also a prolific scientist and creator of theatrical technology. With a staggering achievement of over 100 patents, he stands as Disney’s most prolific Read More …
Amenhotep III, also known as Amenhotep the Magnificent or Amenhotep the Great, was the illustrious ninth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of ancient Egypt. His rule, which scholars approximate to have lasted from June 1386 to 1349 BC, or from Read More …
Benjamin Banneker, a remarkable Black-American naturalist, mathematician, astronomer, and almanac author, left an indelible mark on history with his extraordinary intellect and contributions to science and society. Born on November 9, 1731, in Baltimore County, Maryland, Banneker’s life is a Read More …
Dona Beatriz Kimpa Vita, also known as Kimpa Mvita, Tsimpa Vita, or Tchimpa Vita (1684–2 July 1706), was a Kongolese prophet and leader of her own Christian religion, Antonianism, which preached that Jesus and other early Christian luminaries were from Read More …
Susenyos I (Ge’ez: ሱስንዮስ Sūsinyōs; c. 1571-1575 – 17 September 1632), commonly known as Susenyos the Catholic, was Emperor of Ethiopia from 1607 until 1632. He belonged to the Solomonic dynasty. His throne names were Seltan Sagad and Malak Sagad III. Read More …
James Cleveland “Jesse” Owens (September 12, 1913–March 31, 1980) was an American track and field athlete who won four gold medals in the 1936 Olympics. Owens was known as “perhaps the greatest and most famous athlete in track and field Read More …