San Basilio de Palenque: The First Free African Town in the Americas

San Basilio de Palenque, or simply Palenke as the locals call it, is a unique village nestled in the Municipality of Mahates in the Bolivar department of northern Colombia. This remarkable place holds the distinction of being the first free Read More …

The Legacy of Juan Garrido, Black Conquistador

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: The Great Chief of Ancient Egypt

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 …

Tanetjerian Race: A New Racial Name For The People Of Melanated & African Descent

As we all know, race is a social construct based on the observable reality and genetic variety among homo sapiens. Whether we like it or not, the concept of race to us humans will likely never fade away for a Read More …