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Black History
What to Make of Morocco’s Most Famous Anti-Colonial Hero?
A century later, the meaning of Abd el-Karim and the Rif Rebellion is still up for...
The Books That Forced Britain to Confront Itself
Britain likes to think of itself as a nation of tolerance, fairness and quiet decency....
Malcolm X at 101: What Would He Say About America in 2026?
*If Malcolm X were alive in 2026, he would likely be less shocked by America’s contradictions...
250 Years Of Black History & Enterprise: On This Day
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7 Malcolm X Quotes On Black Empowerment
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, largely known as Malcolm X, was born Malcolm Little on...
Honoring 101 Years Of Malcolm X, A Legacy That Still Speaks...
More than a century after his birth, the voice of Malcolm X still echoes with the...
Tina Aparicio: A Windrush Hero of the NHS
ThinkAfrica Windrush profile Tina Aparicio: The Midwife Who Helped Many British...
11 Pivotal College & Student-Led Protests Throughout History
Student protests have catalyzed major social movements, from civil rights to anti-apartheid,...
Black Journalism’s First Power Couple: Ida B. Wells and...
The Birmingham Times Long before the modern civil rights movement, Ida B. Wells...
Comment on BHM100*: Mary Fields aka “Stagecoach Mary” –...
Thanks, BHM100 for sharing this post. Mary Fields has earned the recognition of...
Comment on BHM 100: Ona “Oney” Judge – the Enslaved Woman...
Thanks to you and Carter G. Woodson Black History has many names.
The History Of Black GOP Leaders
The GOP's complex relationship with Black Americans, from early civil rights to...
Black Women’s History Month: Trailblazers in education...
Every April, Black Women’s History Month invites us to recognize and celebrate women...
Albert Einstein and Marian Anderson: Friendship Across...
A discussion about the play My Lord, What a Night and how it explores the intersection...
Lost Black Legacy: How C.R. Patterson & Sons Pioneered...
C.R. Patterson & Sons played a major role in Black automotive history. Charles Richard...
Astronaut Victor Glover Jr. Returns From History-Making...
In the hours leading up to Artemis II’s high-speed return to Earth, there was a...
African Cup of Nations Guide: What AFCON Is, How It Works,...
ThinkAfrica football explainer African Cup of Nations Guide AFCON is Africa’s flagship...
Organisations and Role Models That Support Black Youth...
ThinkAfrica guide Organisations and Role Models That Support UK Black Youth Excellence...
Pan African Futurism Episode 143:
Reginold Royston (University of Wisconsin Madison) on his new book, Pan-African...
Best African History Books to Rebuild the Timeline Properly
ThinkAfrica reading guide Best African History Books to Rebuild the Timeline Properly...
Black Role Models for Children | 365 African Icons Book...
What if the real gap in education isn’t knowledge—but exposure? Let The Ancestors...
Comment on Francis Barber-Servant by Kat Devitt - Author...
[…] son at times. Barber had a change in fortunes, however, when Richard Bathurst...
Comment on John Richard Archer – Britains first Black Mayor...
[…] through and with the living. In 1906, Archer was elected to the Battersea Borough...
Prostate Cancer – What’s stopping you?
Are you Black or mixed race and over 40? Is it the fear of the doctor? Is it the...
Dixie Invades Britain – by Roi Ottley 1942-45
The noose of prejudice is slowly tightening around the necks of American Negro soldiers,...
Frederick Douglass in Scotland: Slavery, Speech and Political...
In January 1846, Frederick Douglass arrived in Scotland as a man who was both internationally...
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
There are few figures in nineteenth-century history whose lives so powerfully challenge...
Black British Service and Sacrifice in the Second World...
The Second World War was not fought by Britain alone. It was a global conflict,...
Black History Month Moment of the Day: The Harlem Hell...
On December 27, 1917, the 369th Infantry Regiment (originally the 15th New York...
Exclusive The Smithsonian Faces White House Deadline TODAY—...
The Smithsonian is facing a White House deadline today to prove its exhibits don’t...
Who’s This White Lady Who Joined a Famous Black Sorority?...
Joan Mulholland wasn’t just trying to wear paraphernalia. She was about the movement.
The Story of Eartha Kitt, a Sexy, Rebellious Legend
We're looking at the life of the legendary Eartha Kitt, who captivated audiences...
Do You Know Zelda Wynn Valdes, The Black Designer Who Helped...
Zelda Wynn Valdes was responsible for dressing stars like Dorothy Dandridge and...
USPS Honors Phillis Wheatley with 49th Black Heritage Stamp
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is honoring Phillis Wheatley—the first published...
‘Black Photojournalism’ Serves As A Record Of Black Life...
Housed inside Carnegie Museum of Art, Black Photojournalism brings together photographs...
Scientists Were Stunned After DNA Analysis Revealed the...
For decades, scientists thought they'd found skeletal remains of the first Black...
Top 7 Video Games That Rewired Global Gaming In The 1990s
A recent report covered by BLACK ENTERPRISE revealed how video games from the 1990s...
Joy Reid Sparks Debate By Reposting Claims That ‘Jingle...
Greene explored the minstrel entertainment period and the song’s composer James...
50 Moments in Black Journalism History (1975-2025)
Capital B is partnering with Herbert Lowe to publicize the 50th anniversary of the...
This Queens Landmark Once Belonged To Lena Horne. Now It...
A piece of Black history is back on the market in New York. Lena Horne’s historic...
Maryland Sisters Lead Bold Fight To Reclaim Ancestral Land...
Teresa emphasized the strategic power of their business success. “The business has...
Avery Research Center Marks 160 Years Of Preserving Black...
Since its establishment, it has transformed into a research center that keep their...
Former Enslaved Veteran Honored As New Jersey’s First Black...
The Honoring Cudjo Banquante! project was funded by a $15,000 grant from the New...
Black History Month – The History and Modern Impact of...
Tracing the voices, movements, and publishers that shaped a century of Black British...
Olaudah Equiano-Abolitionist
Original article 14 Oct 2017 – Updated 04 March 2020 Who was Olaudah Equiano? Olaudah...
Frank Bruno MBE
Frank Bruno MBE is one of Britain’s best-loved sportsmen, and arguably one of the...
Black Loyalists in 18th Century London
Black Loyalists in 18th Century London Image: Courtesy of Kurt Miller – KMI Studio Website:...
The First Black Person in England? - ???????? -The Black...
Who was the first Black person in England? The Black Presence in Britain looks at...
Britains First Black Police Woman - Sislin Faye Allen
Britains First Black Police Woman was Sislin Fay Allen. Allen was an inspiration...
Black Nightlife in 18thC London - Black British History...
Black Nightlife in 18thC London. These snippets provide a brief glimpse into the...
Black Involvement in Sports - The Black Presence in Britain
Articles about Black people in sports in the UK. We welcome original contributed...
The Black Presence in Britain
Learn about Key People in Black British History. The Black Presence in Britain,...
Black Britain & Black Britons Archives - The Black Presence...
Collection of articles about Black Britains and Black Britons. We welcome original...
Buy: Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain...
Buy: Staying Power: The History of Black People in Britain : Fryer, Peter. Pluto...
Bayonets, Mangoes And Beads - The Black Presence in Britain
In Bayonets, Mangoes And Beads, Nairobi Thomson weaves together the stories of black...
Forgotten The Untold Story of D-Day's Black Heroes - Review
The untold story of d-days black heroes : The Forgotten story of the 320th Barrage...
Britains First Black Police Woman
The first black woman officer was Sislin Fay Allen who served from 1968 – 1972.Watford...