The Legendary Life of George Padmore In the vast tapestry of Black history, few figures loom as large or as influential as George Padmore. A key architect of Pan-Africanism, Padmore’s intellectual rigor and unyielding dedication to the liberation of African and Caribbean peoples made him one of the most formidable voices in the struggle against […]
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The Legendary Life of George Crum (George Speck) George Speck, also known as George Crum, was the culinary genius who is credited with gifting the world with one of its most beloved snacks: the potato chip. Let’s explore more about the legendary life of George Speck. Early Life: George Speck was born in 1824 in
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Haile Selassie, originally named Tafari Makonnen, was born on July 23, 1892, in Ejersa Goro, Ethiopia. His father, Ras Makonnen, was a prominent Ethiopian noble and a cousin of Emperor Menelik II. From a young age, Tafari was groomed for leadership, receiving a comprehensive education that included Ethiopian history, Amharic literature, and foreign languages. Tafari’s
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The Code Noir, or Black Code, was a decree originally passed by King Louis XIV of France in 1685. It regulated the conditions of slavery in French colonies, aiming to define the legal status of slaves, outline the responsibilities of masters, and establish the enforcement of these regulations. While it was intended to provide a
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KWAME TURE Kwame Ture, formerly known as Stokely Carmichael, was a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement and a staunch advocate for Pan-Africanism. His life was marked by his unyielding fight for racial equality. He transformed from a civil rights leader to a Pan-African revolutionary, and his influential ideas continue to resonate in
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced” – James Baldwin James Baldwin’s powerful declaration—”Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced”—captures the essence of his life’s work and offers a profound roadmap for personal and collective
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Celebrating Juneteenth with These Must-Read Books Juneteenth is right around the corner, and you know what that means—it’s time to celebrate freedom, history, and resilience with a side of BBQ and some soulful tunes. While you’re setting up the grill and perfecting that potato salad recipe, let me hit you up with some must-read books
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PLO Lumumba Quote – Politics “Africa deals with diversity much better than Europe. Much Better”
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The Extraordinary Life of George Polgreen Bridgetower George Polgreen Bridgetower was a successful violinist and composer, who gave the first performance of Beethoven’s ‘Kreutzer’ violin sonata. *This photo is not a true likeness of George Bridgetower* Bridgetower was born in Poland in 1778. His father was from the Caribbean and his mother was from Germany.
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“We do not inherit the land from our parents, we borrow it from our children”
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