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Rodney Riots of 1968: A Pivotal Moment in Jamaican History For a few tumultuous days in October 1968, parts of Kingston, Jamaica were engulfed in protest and turmoil. This eruption of anger, later called the Rodney Riots, was sparked by the Jamaican government’s decision to ban a popular university lecturer, Dr. Walter Rodney, from re-entering […]

Advanced African Kingdoms Before European Contact: 7 Powerful Civilizations Long before European explorers set foot on African soil, the continent was home to some of the world’s most sophisticated and powerful civilizations. These advanced African kingdoms built magnificent cities, established extensive trade networks, developed complex political systems, and created architectural marvels that continue to inspire

10 Must-Read Books About Malcolm X When you think of Malcolm X, what comes to mind? A fierce revolutionary? A powerful orator? A man who unapologetically spoke truth to power? You’re not wrong. Malcolm X was all these things and more. His life, filled with hardship, triumph, and self-discovery, continues to inspire people worldwide. But

Motherhood and Magic: Spirituality, Ancestry, and Legacy in Black Women’s Writing Motherhood is a universal theme in literature, but in the hands of Black women writers, it often becomes something more than just a role. It transforms into a vessel for magic, memory, and ancestral power. As we reflect on Mother’s Day, it’s the perfect

Love, Joy, and Liberation: Celebrating Black Romance Novels Let’s talk about love, shall we? But not just any love, Black love. The kind that sizzles off the page, grabs you by the collar, and says, “We’re doing this with heart, heat, and a whole lot of soul.” From sweet second chances to enemies turned soulmates,