Culture

Political realism: an african invention

The Instructions for Merikare is an Egyptian text nearly 4,000 years old that strikingly anticipates the writings of European authors in history such as...

Everything you need to know about Shaka Zulu

I. IntroductionShaka Zulu is one of the most famous and influential African leaders in history. He ruled over the Zulu people in South Africa...

Who are the Maroons, unknown heroes of freedom in the African diaspora

Discover the fascinating history of the Maroons, these little-known heroes of freedom in the African diaspora. Explore their origins, their heroic resistance against slavery,...

The Ashanti: a look at their unique matriarchal and matrilineal society

Explore the cultural richness of the Ashanti matriarchal and matrilineal society, where women, embodied by the figure of the Queen Mother, play pivotal roles...

For a black globality

Explore the concept of “Black globality” and discover how Koujichagoulism can unite Afro-diasporic communities to build a prosperous and respected future. Definitions and dimensions of...

The richness of African religions in the Americas

Discover the diversity of African religions in the “New World,” from the age-old traditions of Haitian Vodou, Cuban Santería, to Brazilian Candomblé, and beyond....

“The Redemption of Ham”: a window into racial mixing and its social implications

Dive into an analysis of “The Redemption of Ham,” a painting that questions racial mixing across the centuries, by the artist Modesto Brocos. The 1895...

The Quarrel of the two lizards

Discover “The Quarrel of the Two Lizards,” an initiatory Pulaar tale narrated by Amadou Hampâté Bâ, which illustrates the importance of resolving even the...

Grounation Day: celebrating the historic visit of Haile Selassie to Jamaica

Explore the impact and significance of Grounation Day, a key date for the Rastafari community that commemorates the historic visit of Haile Selassie to...

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