Searching for Africa's lost World War soldiers, one grave at a timeThe absence of acknowledgment for African soldiers who fought and died in World War I profoundly impacted their families and communities.
Richard Rathbone obituaryRichard Rathbone was a respected professor of African history whose engaging teaching inspired many students and his notable work highlighted crucial historical narratives.
Searching for Africa's lost World War soldiers, one grave at a timeThe absence of acknowledgment for African soldiers who fought and died in World War I profoundly impacted their families and communities.
Richard Rathbone obituaryRichard Rathbone was a respected professor of African history whose engaging teaching inspired many students and his notable work highlighted crucial historical narratives.
People cry, get angry': remembering the enslaved in Ghana's remarkable sculpture parkThe Nykyinkyim Museum in Ghana presents clay head sculptures symbolizing enslaved ancestors, fostering emotional connection and educational reflection on African history.
Shortlist announced for Docklands slavery memorialThe memorial to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade in London aims to honor African people who were enslaved and remember their suffering.
People cry, get angry': remembering the enslaved in Ghana's remarkable sculpture parkThe Nykyinkyim Museum in Ghana presents clay head sculptures symbolizing enslaved ancestors, fostering emotional connection and educational reflection on African history.
Shortlist announced for Docklands slavery memorialThe memorial to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade in London aims to honor African people who were enslaved and remember their suffering.
Symbol of resistance': Lumumba, the Congolese hero killed before his primePatrice Lumumba's assassination left an enduring legacy of unfulfilled promise and continues to symbolize African resistance and the quest for self-determination.
Maryse Conde, Guadelopean 'grand storyteller' dies aged 90Maryse Conde, a prolific author and academic, has passed away at 90.Conde was known for her impactful storytelling on colonialism, black diaspora, and African history.
Symbol of resistance': Lumumba, the Congolese hero killed before his primePatrice Lumumba's assassination left an enduring legacy of unfulfilled promise and continues to symbolize African resistance and the quest for self-determination.
Maryse Conde, Guadelopean 'grand storyteller' dies aged 90Maryse Conde, a prolific author and academic, has passed away at 90.Conde was known for her impactful storytelling on colonialism, black diaspora, and African history.
Remembering Matilda, the last survivor of the transatlantic slave tradeMatilda McCrear's journey embodies the struggle for justice and the lasting impact of slavery in American history.
Two African National Museums: National Identity Reflected in Modernist DesignBoth the National Museum of Ghana and the Sudan National Museum represent their nations' histories and identity, designed with Modernist architecture principles.
Big dreams: He's the founder of a leading African photobook libraryNinson's journey emphasizes the necessity of understanding African history through visual storytelling and education.
Two African National Museums: National Identity Reflected in Modernist DesignBoth the National Museum of Ghana and the Sudan National Museum represent their nations' histories and identity, designed with Modernist architecture principles.
Big dreams: He's the founder of a leading African photobook libraryNinson's journey emphasizes the necessity of understanding African history through visual storytelling and education.
People did not go quietly': divers explore wreck of 18th-century slave ship where mutiny took placeCelso Simbine, once unable to swim, now leads efforts to explore and reclaim African maritime history through underwater archaeology.The Slave Wrecks Project equips communities to preserve and narrate their own maritime histories. Nearby, they explore a potential slave ship wreck.
Leo AfricanusLeo Africanus' writings significantly shaped early modern European understanding and perceptions of Africa.