African Blood Brotherhood
The African Blood Brotherhood (ABB) was a revolutionary organization founded in 1919 by Cyril Briggs, a West Indian journalist and activist. The ABB was established...
Cyril Valentine Briggs
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Cyril Valentine Briggs, an influential African-Caribbean American writer and political activist, made significant contributions to the advancement of Pan-Africanism in the early 20th century. His...
The Crusader
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The Crusader was a pioneering black communist magazine that emerged on the American media landscape in September 1918. Established by journalist Cyril Briggs, with the...
Ethel Lois Payne
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Ethel Lois Payne, born on August 14, 1911, in Chicago, Illinois, to William A. Payne and Bessie Austin, was a pioneering journalist who left an...
Joseph H. Vann
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Joseph H. Vann, a prominent figure in Cherokee history, was born in Spring Place, Georgia, and left an indelible mark on the landscape of the...
The Slave Revolt in the Cherokee Nation
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The year was 1842, and the Cherokee Nation in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) was the setting for a pivotal moment in the history of slavery...
Leroy Nicholas Barnes
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Leroy Nicholas Barnes, also known as “Nicky” Barnes, was a prominent figure in the New York drug trade during the 1970s. Born in 1933 in...
Léon M’ba
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Léon M’ba was a significant figure in Gabon’s history as the country’s first President. He played a crucial role in shaping the political landscape of...
Omar Bongo Ondimba
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Omar Bongo Ondimba, a prominent figure in Gabonese politics, served as the second president of Gabon for an impressive tenure of almost 42 years, from...
Gabon
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Gabon, straddling the equator on Africa’s west coast, boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural bounty. Though details of pre-colonial Gabon remain obscure,...