Global Black History

Life by Editor May 2, 2016

The Herero and Nama Genocide in Namibia

Bismarck assembled leaders of Europe countries and the USA in 1884-5 for what is now known as the Berlin Conference, to settle disputes about the colonies. Ironically, there were no African people invited. After the conference, Germany's colonies were South-West Africa (Namibia),…

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Mandela’s Azania: A Celebration of Freedom Day in South Africa

We are commemorating Freedom Day with the launch of Global Black History's book; Mandela's Azania: A Brief Analysis of Precolonial, Colonial and Postcolonial South Africa. HISTORY Freedom Day, April, 27th is a national public holiday and annual celebration of South Africa's first non-racial democratic…

ReVision Society by Editor April 24, 2016

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Don’t Give Africa Aid. Just Pay Back What You Stole! The Role of Barclays Bank in African Poverty

Next time you hear western countries especially England, France, Belgium and Portugal discuss how much money they give in aid, ask when they will pay back what they stole. Over the next few months we will explore how history can help us…

America by Editor April 21, 2016

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10 Takeaways from “Barbershop: The Next Cut” Movie

The barbershop is the economic heart of the black community, and not just a social gathering place but one of the few institutions that are still owned and controlled by black Americans. Given this dynamic, it remains an important economic oasis in…

Culture ReVision by Editor April 18, 2016

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Zimbabwe: 36 Years of Trials and Triumphs

Zimbabwe officially became Independent on April 18, 1980. Despite various economic setbacks, the people have been resilient and continue to make progress in education, in agriculture and in even in promoting racial equality. [slideshare id=60978613&doc=zimbabwe-160416024522] Prior to black majority rule, Prime Minister Ian Smith…

America Culture Politics by Editor April 14, 2016

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Haiti and the African Union

In the late 18th century, an uprising led by former slave General Toussaint L’Ouverture became the first successful slave insurrection in the west. It led to the establishment of the first black republic and was the inspiration for many anti-slavery movements in…

ReVision by Editor April 11, 2016

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The Nkomati Agreement- Mozambique & South Africa

On March 16, 1984, Mozambique was forced to sign a special treaty with the apartheid government of South Africa known as the Nkomati Agreement. Mozambique promised not to allow the ANC (African National Congress) or any other South African liberation movements to…

East Africa Gamechangers by Editor April 7, 2016

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Rwanda: Many Years After the Genocide

The Republic of Rwanda is most often remembered for the 1994 genocide but significant progress over the years has shown that this small state in central and east Africa is a force that rivals many. Rwanda is bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and the Democratic Republic…

Culture East Africa ReVision by Editor April 4, 2016

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Early History of the Swahili in Kilwa and Zanzibar

Swahili can be used to describe a language and a tribe of people. The title 'Swahili' comes from the Arabic term suahel which means sea coast. They used the term to describe the black people they encountered in Zanj (the land of…

Africans With Global Voices Culture ReVision Uncategorized Video by Editor March 31, 2016

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The Brutality of Belgian Colonialism in the Congo

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has a long and complicated history with Belgium. The history is complicated by King Leopold's quest to make Belgium great which began July 1, 1885, when the King decreed that all lands belong to the…