Tag: Black History
10 Lessons from Malcolm X That Still Matter Today
More than fifty years after his assassination, Malcolm X remains one of the most powerful and misunderstood figures in Black history. His evolution—from a street hustler to a global human rights advocate—was not just a personal transformation. It was a blueprint for how to live, lead, and liberate. Here are 10 lessons from Malcolm X’s life that still speak to the challenges and possibilities we face today.
Uncovering Harvard’s Dark Legacy: The Untold Story of Enslavement and Exploitation
Today, we turn our attention to Cambridge, Massachusetts, home to the prestigious Harvard University. Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, revered for its academic and research excellence. But beneath this esteemed reputation lies a complex history intertwined with slavery.
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Ivan Van Sertima: A Tribute to a Visionary Scholar
In the realm of African studies, few names resonate with as much reverence and admiration as that of Dr. Ivan Van Sertima. His life’s work, spanning decades of dedicated research, writing, and teaching, has left an indelible mark on the field of African civilization and beyond. As we reflect on his profound contributions, we come to appreciate the depth of his scholarship and the enduring impact of his endeavors.
Unveiling the Legacy of Cheik Anta Diop: Architect of African Civilization
” Historic awareness is the cement which brings a people together.”
Unveiling African History: A Journey through African Glory
“The thesis that Africa is what Western European missionaries, traders, technicians and administrators have made it is comforting to Western Europeans, but invalid. “
African American History Standards
The beneficiaries of slavery were those in power, not the ones who suffered under its weight.
Outstanding Black Women in Engineering: Spotlight on Yvonne Clark
“The important thing to remember is that you have to make your own openings. You also have to discern which problems are yours and which problems belong to the other person. Don’t wear another person’s problems.”
Viola Desmond-The Rosa Parks of Canada
“Well behaved women seldom make history.”
They Came Before Columbus: The Mandingo Traders of Medieval Mexico
We observe the fusion of two forces, tradition and newness, to produce the Aztec empire. This fusion was accelerated by the arrival of a series of cultured immigrants who brought with them ancient knowledge. The most interesting are those whom the chronicles name Those Who Returned.~Ignacio Bernal, Mexico before Cortez
