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When France Extorted Haiti – the Greatest Heist in History

The French have been exploiting black people for a long time. Haiti officially declared its independence from France in 1804. In October 1806, the country was split into two, with Alexandre Pétion ruling in the south and Henry Christophe ruling in the…

Featured West Africa by Samantha Johnas August 25, 2020

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Cameroon: Independence & Ahmadou Ahidjo

From the 16th century, Cameroon was known for exporting slaves. The first commercial treaty was signed in 1856 with the British. Prior to World War 1, the area now known as Cameroon became a German colony but after the war, they were…

Europe Featured West Africa by Editor February 8, 2019

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Italy Is Right. France is Practicing Neocolonialism

During the scramble for Africa in the 1880s, there was fierce competition between European countries. With Brexit looming and the European Union scrambling to stay live, there is no appetite for issues like immigration. Countries like Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain are…

Africans With Global Voices Culture Europe Society by Editor September 20, 2017

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Leopold Senghor’s 20 Years of French Rule in Senegal

Leopold Senghor the first President of Senegal was one of the most celebrated Africans in French history for his contribution to furthering French interests in Senegal. In order to reciprocate the goodwill Senghor was elected to the French Academy the highest honor…

Europe Politics by Editor November 28, 2016

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Forgotten History: Figure Skater Surya Bonaly

The Black flipping figure skater is one of the greatest the sport has ever witnessed. She challenged the world’s perceptions of what a figure skater looks like and the possibilities for black girls. Surya was one of very few black girls to…

ReVision Society by Editor December 14, 2015

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How France Continues Slavery & Colonialism in the 21st Century

The average French citizen works 30 hours a week, takes siestas after their lunch break, visits coffee shops and spends considerable time at their favorite restaurant all the while looking down upon the average African. What they don’t know is that their…