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A FLASH BLACK MOMENT IN HISTORY: A FLASH BLACK MOMENT IN HISTORY:In 1963, the photographer Richard Avedon took a picture of a man named William Casby.William Casby, born in 1857, was 106 years old at the time.In his hands, he was holding his great, great, granddaughter, Cherri Stamps McCray.The image is amazing because the elderlyContinue reading “A FLASH BLACK MOMENT IN HISTORY:”

A legendary photo from 1969 A legendary photo from 1969 captures two football icons: Pelé (left) and Daniel Anyiam, a Nigerian football pioneer. Anyiam was a trailblazer, serving as the first captain of the Nigerian national team in 1949 and later as the national football coach from 1954 to 1956 and again from 1964 toContinue reading “A legendary photo from 1969”

THE PAGES OF BLACK HISTORY CONTINUE… THE PAGES OF BLACK HISTORY CONTINUE… REMEMBERING MORGAN SMITH (February 16, 1910 – February 17, 1993) REMEMBERING MARVIN SMITH (February 16, 1910 – 2003) Morgan and Marvin Smith identical African-American twin brothers were photographers and artists known for documenting the life of Harlem in the 1930s to 1950s. TheContinue reading “THE PAGES OF BLACK HISTORY CONTINUE…”

Do you know that Victor Uwaifo (1941-2021) Do you know that Victor Uwaifo (1941-2021) was a renowned Nigerian musician, songwriter, and instrumentalist. He was a multi-talented artist known for his skills in playing the guitar, flute, and vocals. Uwaifo was also famous for his unique musical style, blending highlife, rock, funk, and other genres toContinue reading “Do you know that Victor Uwaifo (1941-2021)”

APC ask Adeleke not to go ahead in conducting L.G.A election on Saturday. APC ask Adeleke not to go ahead in conducting L.G.A election on Saturday. APC is now the Court that can Stop the conduct of election in Nigeria. DETAILS. JUST IN: AGF Asks Adeleke To Halt Planned Osun LG Poll, Reinstate Sacked OfficialsLateefContinue reading “APC ask Adeleke not to go ahead in conducting L.G.A election on Saturday.”

Origin of names of towns in Kenya.A few examples Origin of names of towns in Kenya.A few examples Unbeknown to many, most place names used today in Kenya are colloquial adaptions of the English language. A statement like ‘Carry your bag’ became Kariobangi and the famous Kariakor market was the parade grounds for natives asContinue reading “Origin of names of towns in Kenya.A few examples”

Did you know Bob Marley, the legendary king of reggae, Did you know Bob Marley, the legendary king of reggae, didn’t start his musical career with the dream of changing the world? Growing up in the impoverished neighborhoods of Jamaica, Marley faced poverty and hardship, but through his music, he became a global icon andContinue reading “Did you know Bob Marley, the legendary king of reggae,”

Boston, Massachusetts, around 1917: “Boston, Massachusetts, around 1917: a photo captures a poignant moment as a horse pulling a wagon slips in the snow. This scene offers a window into the daily struggles and harsh realities of urban life in the early 20th century, where horse-drawn transportation was still a common sight on city streets.DuringContinue reading “Boston, Massachusetts, around 1917:”

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: From Medicine to Music Mastery Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: From Medicine to Music Mastery In the late 1950s, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti was sent to the United Kingdom by his parents to pursue a medical degree, as was common for many young Africans at the time. However, upon arriving in London in 1958, Fela realized that hisContinue reading “Fela Anikulapo-Kuti: From Medicine to Music Mastery”

December 27, 1892On This Day In OUR HISTORY, December 27, 1892On This Day In OUR HISTORY, the first Black College Intercollegiate football game was played. The game was played in the snows of North Carolina, two days after Christmas.It was between Livingstone College and Biddle College, which eventually changed its name to Johnson C. SmithContinue reading “December 27, 1892On This Day In OUR HISTORY,”