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magastore magastore The photograph of J.R. Dean, taken in 1915 for International Harvester’s Agricultural Extension Department, tells a powerful story of resilience and achievement in the face of adversity. Born into slavery, Dean was released at the age of 22, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of his journey toward independence and self-sufficiency. DeterminedContinue reading “magastore”

Chidimma Adetshina broke a lot of records: Chidimma Adetshina broke a lot of records: While Chidimma was beautiful, intelligent, strong, and determined, she wouldn’t have achieved these without a country and a whole people who supported and encouraged her in this journey. When she was rejected, Nigeria embraced her.When she was bullied, Nigeria was kindContinue reading “Chidimma Adetshina broke a lot of records:”

Horace KingEngineerBridge BuilderHorace King (1807-1885) was a Black man Horace KingEngineerBridge BuilderHorace King (1807-1885) was a Black man who became a successful bridge builder and architect in the 1800s:King was born into slavery in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He was forced to work on a plantation as a child, but was eventually purchased by JohnContinue reading “Horace KingEngineerBridge BuilderHorace King (1807-1885) was a Black man”

Africa Is Not Uncivilized: A Legacy of Innovation, Brilliance, and Unmatched Civilization Africa Is Not Uncivilized: A Legacy of Innovation, Brilliance, and Unmatched Civilization Listen up, Men! Let’s set the record straight—Africa is not uncivilized, and anyone perpetuating this lie either lacks knowledge or is intentionally ignoring history. Africa is the cradle of civilization, aContinue reading “Africa Is Not Uncivilized: A Legacy of Innovation, Brilliance, and Unmatched Civilization”

Malcolm X arrived Nigeria from Egypt on the 6th of May, 1964. Malcolm X arrived Nigeria from Egypt on the 6th of May, 1964. When I was in Ibadan at the University of Ibadan last Friday night, the students there gave me a new name, “Omowale,” which they say means in Yoruba “The child hasContinue reading “Malcolm X arrived Nigeria from Egypt on the 6th of May, 1964.”

Photo: C. 1883-1889. A 20-mule team before its 165-mile journey to the railhead in Mojave, California. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service Photo: C. 1883-1889. A 20-mule team before its 165-mile journey to the railhead in Mojave, California. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service The purpose of the twenty-mule-team wagons was to transportContinue reading “Photo: C. 1883-1889. A 20-mule team before its 165-mile journey to the railhead in Mojave, California. Photo courtesy of the National Park Service”

Valley of the Planets in Libya Valley of the Planets in Libya It is one of the wonders of the world, to find on the planet Earth and in a desert, what looks like planets and celestial bodies, all of this with rocks and stones even sand there are shaped in a way similar toContinue reading “Valley of the Planets in Libya”

Ever heard of the name Clara Belle Drisdale Williams? Ever heard of the name Clara Belle Drisdale Williams? Clara Belle Drisdale [1885-1993], the first African-American graduate of New Mexico State University. Many of her professors would not allow her inside the classroom, she had to take notes from the hallway; she was also not allowedContinue reading “Ever heard of the name Clara Belle Drisdale Williams?”

This man is not a beggar or homeless wanderer This man is not a beggar or homeless wanderer This is Leo Tolstoy a Russian novelist and philosopher, best known for his novels “War and Peace” and “Anna Karenina”. He is considered one of the greatest authors of all time and a key figure in theContinue reading “This man is not a beggar or homeless wanderer”

They brought with them foods, pigs and a style of pottery known as Lapita Ware. Fiji’s 🇫🇯 1st settlers arrived from the island of MELANASIA around 3,5OO years ago. They brought with them foods, pigs and a style of pottery known as Lapita Ware. Lapita Ware is a pottery style that is usually associated toContinue reading “They brought with them foods, pigs and a style of pottery known as Lapita Ware.”