Global Black History

President Magufuli's new strategy for Tanzania is reform of the tax system and promoting manufacturing, both of which have been proven as effective strategies in this century. Magufuli who is the democratically elected President of Tanzania and nicknamed the bulldozer is not…

Uncategorized by Editor June 27, 2017

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The Life & Legacy of Ketumile Masire in Botswana

Former Botswana President, Ketumile Masire who led the country from 1980 to 1998 has died at the age of 91. Quett Ketumile Masire, (23 July 1925 – 22 June 2017) was the second President of Botswana. Many historians credit him as a…

Uncategorized by Editor June 23, 2017

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Wesleyan College Acknowledges Ku Klux Klan History

Recently, a few colleges and Universities in the United States have begun to acknowledge their participation and benefit from slavery such as Georgetown University, Emory University and now Wesleyan College. The small college in Macon, Georgia, recently admitted to its ties and…

West Africa by Editor June 18, 2017

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The Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde

Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde were colonies of Portugal, which was determined not to let them go. The Portuguese were determined not to give up Angola, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde and Mozambique because the colonies were great contributors to their economic wellbeing. The first resistance…

America Culture by Editor June 15, 2017

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Southern Baptist Convention Refuses to Condemn Alt-Right/ White Supremacy

**Update** After much public ridicule, the Southern Baptist Convention finally decided to pass the resolution condemning the Alt-Right. Dwight McKissic, an African American preacher drafted the resolution condemning al-right/ white supremacy for the Southern Baptist Convention. The resolution he drafted describes white nationalism…

Africans With Global Voices Politics The Caribbean Video World News by Editor June 12, 2017

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The Role of the Diaspora in the Decolonization of Africa

Africans living in the diaspora laid the groundwork for the African revolution across Africa which led to the political independence of most African states from the 1950s -1994 when South Africa got its independence. Unfortunately, many celebrated Africans who live the diaspora…

Culture East Africa by Editor June 5, 2017

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The Christian Kingdom in Ethiopia 800- 1270 A.D

In 800 A.D., the capital of Ethiopia was moved from Aksum to the central highlands. From about 1000 A.D., Ethiopia exported gold and ivory to Egypt but remained a largely agriculturally based economy. From about 1150 A.D., the Zagwe kings took control…

Culture by Editor May 30, 2017

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Role of Islam in the Destruction of African Society

In a quest to grow their religion around the world, Muslims set their sights on the African continent. Muslims moved in to Africa around 639 B.C. and began attempting to establish an Islamic State by using force.They mostly inhabited present day Benin,…

America Business Politics Society The Caribbean Video by Editor May 21, 2017

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Africa Day & Pan Africanist Movement

In the 1920s the Africans in North America and in the Caribbean began to experience an awakening and the rise of self-help programs began to spread across these areas. The message was advanced by Marcus Garvey. Garvey was the first person to…

America Theories by Editor May 19, 2017

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Atlanta Based Startup Aevolve Expanding into Africa

Atlanta based technology manufacturing startup firm, Aevolve Inc is seeking to expand in Africa. The firm focuses on bringing innovative and affordable computing and entertainment technology to businesses and consumers. The startup led by Dr. Les Snead, is planning to build a large-scale…