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If We Must Die by Claude McKay. One of the greatest poems in literary history. If We Must Die by Claude McKay. One of the greatest poems in literary history. Take a few minutes to read this powerful poem written during the Harlem Renaissance and influenced by the writings and scholarship of W.E.B. DuBois.If WeContinue reading “If We Must Die by Claude McKay. One of the greatest poems in literary history.”

The First Black Grandmaster in History The First Black Grandmaster in HistoryMaurice Ashley made history when he became the first African-American to attain the coveted title of International Grandmaster of Chess in 1999. He has been an ardent spokesman and advocate of the intellectual and character building effects in young people for over 15 years.Continue reading “The First Black Grandmaster in History”

Taharqua, one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt’s 25th Dynasty (also known as the Kushite Dynasty), Taharqua, one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt’s 25th Dynasty (also known as the Kushite Dynasty), reigned from 690 BCE to 664 BCE. Born in the Kingdom of Kush (modern-day Sudan), he rose to powerContinue reading “Taharqua, one of the most prominent pharaohs of ancient Egypt’s 25th Dynasty (also known as the Kushite Dynasty),”

THEY SAT DOWN and CREATED SOUND – MUSIC that Rules the WORLD… THEY SAT DOWN and CREATED SOUND – MUSIC that Rules the WORLD… I am confident that when I will seat Down under the Bottom of Mount Cameroon, Hearing , the Sound of Birds, Wind, Forest, Angels , My Ancestors…. Etc…. I will createContinue reading “THEY SAT DOWN and CREATED SOUND – MUSIC that Rules the WORLD…”

So no African is a foreigner in AfricaWe are one 1: great grandpa was born in ETHIOPIA2:He married from BOSTWANA3: Migrated to ANGOLA4:Due to challenges he moved to ALGERIA5: They welcome their first son in BENIN6:He married second wifein BURKINAFASO7:He was a warrior later invited in BRUNDI8:But the war end up in CAMEROON9:Endup having aContinue reading “So no African is a foreigner in AfricaWe are one”

Nigeria 1976: The Origin of “Carton of Beer” Nigeria 1976: The Origin of “Carton of Beer” Ever wondered why we still say “carton of beer” today? Let’s dive into the history of Star Lager, one of Nigeria’s iconic beverages. Star Lager: A Brief HistoryThe very first bottle of Star Lager beer was produced in theContinue reading “Nigeria 1976: The Origin of “Carton of Beer””

JOHANN GEORGE II—Elector of Saxony— by Albert Eckhout c. 1656 JOHANN GEORGE II—Elector of Saxony— by Albert Eckhout c. 1656 This portrait is now called “Portrait of a black man crowned with laurel, holding an olive branch in his hand” It was painted by Albert Eckhout in 1656… Albert Eckhout was a Dutch portrait andContinue reading “JOHANN GEORGE II—Elector of Saxony— by Albert Eckhout c. 1656”

THE REAL LOUIS XV—oleh Maurice Quentin De La Tour c. 1751 THE REAL LOUIS XV—oleh Maurice Quentin De La Tour c. 1751 Potret ini sekarang diberi judul oleh para kurator museum sebagai, “Potret negro muda” dan “Potret negro kancing bajunya” Mereka berdua dilukis oleh Maurice Quentin De La Tour pada 1751… Pada tahun 1750, MauriceContinue reading “THE REAL LOUIS XV—oleh Maurice Quentin De La Tour c. 1751”

MARIA ANNA DARI ESPANYA MARIA ANNA DARI ESPANYA—oleh Jan Van Den Hoecke c. 1631 & putranya LEOPOLD I—oleh Hendrik Heeschop c. 1658 Potret ini, dengan salah berlabel “sibyl Agrippina”, tidak menampilkan seseorang dengan nama itu. “Sibyl” mengacu pada nabi-nabi kuno dari Yunani dan Roma, aktif dari abad ke-4 SM Kurator Museum, banyak di antaranya bukanContinue reading “MARIA ANNA DARI ESPANYA”

Biafra is one of the new emerging countries in Africa with a population of over 75 million people. Biafra is one of the new emerging countries in Africa with a population of over 75 million people. The call for emergence of Biafra has garnered global support with 98% of its population ready to vote YESContinue reading “Biafra is one of the new emerging countries in Africa with a population of over 75 million people.”