Quote of Marimba Ani

Quote of Arthur Schomburg

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Quote of Steve Biko

Ruben Um Nyobé (1913-1958) was slain by french army on september 13, 1958. He was a Cameroonian leader who devoted his life to fight against colonial injustices. He was a pioneer of the independence of the Cameroonian people.

Winnie Mandela, a great south-african anti-apartheid activist…

Winnie Madikizela Mandela, South Africa’s ‘Mother of the Nation (1936-2018)

2 years ago, on april 2, 2018, Winnie Madikizela Mandela, prominent anti-apartheid activist and the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, died. She dedicated most of her adult life to the cause of the people and for this was known far and wide as the « Mother of The Nation ». She waged a courageous fight to liberate Black South Africans from repressive white-minority rule. She was arrested several times for her efforts, including being sent to prison in 1969 for 17 months, where she spent the majority of the sentence in solitary confinement.

Bessie Coleman (1892-1926), the first Black woman pilot…

Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950)

144 years ago, Carter Godwin Woodon (1875-1950) was born on this date in Virginia.
Known as the “Father of Black History,” he holds an outstanding position in early 20th century American history. Woodson authored numerous scholarly books on the positive contributions of Blacks to the development of America. His message was that Blacks should be proud of their heritage and that other Americans should also understand it

Anténor Firmin (1850-1911)

Anténor Firmin (1850-1911) was born in Haïti. In 1885, he published a book on « the equality of human races, positive anthropology » where he tackled the pseudo-scientific theorists of racism. A true precursor, unparalleled genius, enlightened thinker, champion of the defense of Black people, Anténor Firmin has greatly contributed to the birth of awakenings of conscience. In advance of his time, he knew how to refute western racism through scientific and rigorous argumentation. He also highlighted the essential role of African cultures in the history of civilization, from the Egyptians to the first Black Republic of Haiti.