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The History of Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the…

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…

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…

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…

Africans With Global Voices Video by Editor March 28, 2016

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Africans with Global Voices but Zero African Solutions

A popular news organization highlighted an African leader with several degrees and praised his education as something to be emulated. There was no mention of how this education has translated to tangible results. The fact of the matter is that the economy…

America by Editor March 17, 2016

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Black Feminism vs. Traditional Family Values

In the beginning women fought for the right to be viewed as human. In those days women in general were viewed as sub-human hence the women’s suffrage movement. Women wanted the right to vote and the right to enter the workforce as…

Africans With Global Voices America Video West Africa by Editor March 7, 2016

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The State of Black Women Around the World

Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society and corresponds with International Women's Day on March 8th. Rwanda is the only country where there are more women in parliament than…

Culture Gamechangers by Editor March 3, 2016

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The Life of Mary Church Terrell

March is Women's History Month, so we will feature various women who made a difference in Black life and culture. Mary Church Terrell, one of the early women of color engaged in lecturing and other activities for recognition of women and Negroes,…

America by Editor February 29, 2016

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#OscarsSoWhite & and Why #BlackWealthMatters

One of the most prestigious awards shows, The Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday. This year's Academy Awards have generated more controversy because only white actors and actresses were nominated for all categories. It is reported that in the recent past no…

Africans With Global Voices America by Editor February 18, 2016

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Black Family Matters for Black Wealth

A recent study in the United States showed that in 2012, a child living in a single female-headed family was four times more likely to be poor than a child living in a married-couple family. In 2012, among all children living in…