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BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOR. BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOR.The Remarkable Story of Vivien Thomas, the Black Man Who Helped Invent Heart SurgeryWith only a high school education and no formal medical training, Vivien Thomas developed surgical techniques that revolutionized heart surgery.Thomas was the first African-American, without a doctorate degree & only a high school diploma, toContinue reading “BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOR.”

The DOGON people of West Africa The DOGON people of West Africa were among the tribal groups that moved away from the Nile valley to settle in the mountainous areas of west Africa, over 3000 years ago. This had uttered the ancient way of life of the tribal nationality which is now part of MaliContinue reading “The DOGON people of West Africa”

Did you know that the first private airline in Nigeria was called “Okada Air”? Did you know that the first private airline in Nigeria was called “Okada Air”? It was established in 1983 by Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion Okada Air was an airline based in Benin City, Nigeria. The carrier was established in 1983 withContinue reading “Did you know that the first private airline in Nigeria was called “Okada Air”?”

The son of a Cameroonian father and a Nigerian mother, Nico Mbarga was born in nearby Abakaliki on April 8, 1950, but grew up in Ikom. The son of a Cameroonian father and a Nigerian mother, Nico Mbarga was born in nearby Abakaliki on April 8, 1950, but grew up in Ikom. After loving andContinue reading “The son of a Cameroonian father and a Nigerian mother, Nico Mbarga was born in nearby Abakaliki on April 8, 1950, but grew up in Ikom.”

The Forbidden Dragon’s Spine: Kunlun’s Ancient MysteryDeep in China’s 🏔️ The Forbidden Dragon’s Spine: Kunlun’s Ancient MysteryDeep in China’s most restricted zones lies a mountain range that defies explanation… The Kunlun Mountains – where legend and reality blur into something extraordinary.Ancient texts speak of immortals walking these peaks, while modern satellites reveal formations that eerilyContinue reading “The Forbidden Dragon’s Spine: Kunlun’s Ancient MysteryDeep in China’s”

Meet the first Nigerian professional photographer in history. Meet the first Nigerian professional photographer in history. His name is Jonathan Adagogo Green, born in 1873. He was the first photographer in a country called Nigeria today. Although, he was born and died before Nigeria was created. Let’s dive into his story. Jonathan was from Ịbanị,Continue reading “Meet the first Nigerian professional photographer in history.”

A photograph from the opening of the footbridge at Delimi River, Naraguta. A photograph from the opening of the footbridge at Delimi River, Naraguta. The Delimi River is a significant watercourse in Jos, Nigeria, with cultural, economic, and ecological importance. Naraguta is a nearby area that was once a thriving tin mining community. The miningContinue reading “A photograph from the opening of the footbridge at Delimi River, Naraguta.”

BLACK ENTERTAINERS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUTE BLACK ENTERTAINERS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUTEtta Drucille Guyse (rhymes with “nice”), known as Sheila Guyse, (July 14, 1925 – December 28, 2013) was a popular African-American singer, actress, and recording artist, performing on stage and screen during the 1940s and 1950s, in the Dorothy Dandridge film era.Continue reading “BLACK ENTERTAINERS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUTE”

A UNKNOWN BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: A UNKNOWN BLACK HISTORY MOMENT: In the remote corners of South Carolina, where poverty and lack of access to healthcare made illness almost a death sentence, one woman illuminated the lives of thousands with her dedication and knowledge. Her name was Maude Callen ( pictured holding her hand over theContinue reading “A UNKNOWN BLACK HISTORY MOMENT:”

Yoruba Roots in Brazil: The Forgotten Story of the Nago People Yoruba Roots in Brazil: The Forgotten Story of the Nago People The term “Nago” or “Anago” refers to Yoruba-speaking individuals, particularly from the ancient kingdom of Ketu, as identified by Fon-speaking communities. During the transatlantic slave trade, this label followed the Yoruba people toContinue reading “Yoruba Roots in Brazil: The Forgotten Story of the Nago People”