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The ‘African’ Museum in Belgium

“Belgium Brings Civilization to Congo,” a gilded bronze statue from 1922 Source .Max Pinckers for The New York Times Belgium reopened its racist universe museum that it calls Belgium’s African museum. This museum is really a celebration of colonialism and the wealth…

African Innovation Africans With Global Voices Central Africa East Africa Featured North Africa Society West Africa by Editor January 4, 2019

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Entrepreneurship and Business Ownership Key to Africa

We at Global Black History believe that history is important to learn from the past to plan and prepare for the future. Part of that future in the 21st century is entrepreneurship and business ownership. We have achieved political independence across the…

Africans With Global Voices East Africa Featured Gamechangers Society Video by Editor December 27, 2018

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How Magufuli Made Cashew Farming Profitable Again in Tanzania

Dr John Magufuli is a remarkable economic leader, who understands that food security is a national security issue that needs the highest attention. What separates a leader from just a President is growing an economy. Democracy is built on a good economy…

Uncategorized by Editor December 20, 2018

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Pre-colonial African Philosophy About Universe

Pre-colonial African philosophy believed that the universe was in order and that the order created a harmony. The people relied on the land for food and security. During the age of hunter gatherers they needed trees to produce fruit and needed the…

Culture Featured West Africa by Editor December 11, 2018

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Museum of Black Civilizations Opens in Dakar, Senegal

Senegalese President Macky Sall inaugurated the Museum of Black Civilizations in Dakar on Thursday. The establishment intended to celebrate the achievements of the black man from the beginnings of humanity to the present day, is a fifty two-year-old dream come true. At the…

Featured North Africa by Editor December 5, 2018

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King Idriss Senussi of Libya

Modern day Libya as we know it was not actually drawn up until the mid-20th century. This land was bought together or united by none other than the first and the only king of United Libya, King Senussi. Prior to the unification…

Africans With Global Voices Business Culture Europe Featured Land Issues Politics Video West Africa by Editor November 30, 2018

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The Origins of the Asante/Ashante Kingdom

The origins of the Ashante in modern day Ghana West Africa started about 1650, in what was known as the gold trade route in the forest land. Several groups lived in the area namely the Twi, the Bono, the Takyiman plus the…

Business Featured Society West Africa by Editor November 26, 2018

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Prince Harry in Zambia Can British Be Trusted?

Prince Charles paying homage to Ashante King 2018 Prince Charles was in Ghana and this trip revealed something that nobody could have ever anticipated; the United Kingdom took responsibility for the horror of the slave trade. Prince Charles stated, “to have this stain…

Africans With Global Voices East Africa Featured Gamechangers Video by Ana Mosioa-Tunya November 19, 2018

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Ethiopia Elects First Female President Sahle-Work Zewde

Ethiopia has a history of female leaders such as Queen Candace and Queen of Sheba so the elevation of Sahle-Work Zewde as President of Ethiopia is the continuation of female participation in politics and leadership. Sahle-Work Zewde was born and raised in Addis…

Culture Featured Society by Editor November 13, 2018

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South Africa After the Boer War: Baaskap and Segregation

After the Anglo-Boer war, the British decided to appease the defeated Boers by offering some concessions. In the Peace of Vereeniging (1902) white people in the Transvaal and Orange Free State were allowed to decide how they wanted to treat Africans. At…