Although initially enacted by various states out of fear of slave rebellions, Slave Codes, not only outlined the … [Read more...] about Slave Codes
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5 Reasons Why The African Continent Fell
What are we going to do next?
Whether we want to or not, as Black people, most of us are always conscious of race because our lives depend on it. Not … [Read more...] about What are we going to do next?
An Awakening
I grew up believing in social integration. I was the only Black kid in my kindergarten class, that pattern was often … [Read more...] about An Awakening
Stop watching CNBC!
Over the last several years I’ve tried not to get into political discussions because the inevitably ended with … [Read more...] about Stop watching CNBC!
What Were Africans Doing In 1492?
I ran across this a couple of days ago and thought it would be an excellent addition to my John Henrik Clark, "The … [Read more...] about What Were Africans Doing In 1492?
4,000 Years of African American History
4,000 Years, Not 400! Most African Americans descend from the half million Africans who landed on the shores of North … [Read more...] about 4,000 Years of African American History
The Doctrine of Discovery, 1493
The Papal Bull "Inter Caetera," issued by Pope Alexander VI on May 4, 1493, played a central role in the Spanish … [Read more...] about The Doctrine of Discovery, 1493
Christopher Columbus and the Afrikan Holocaust
I initially thought that I would label this section “In the beginning” but Precolonial Africa is a who we are/where are … [Read more...] about Christopher Columbus and the Afrikan Holocaust
Africa’s Great Civilizations
In his six-hour – 6 part series, Africa’s Great Civilizations, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a new look at the history of … [Read more...] about Africa’s Great Civilizations