History

Discover the captivating story of Lat Dior Diop, prince of Cayor and Senegalese national hero. Nofi explores the life of Lat Dior, his opposition...

Dive into the history of the Malê Revolt of 1835 in Bahia, a crucial moment in the struggle against slavery in Brazil. Discover the...

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

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...

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....

Discover how Funsu Nzinga Mbemba, also known as Afonso I of Kongo, fought against the slave trade by writing to the King of Portugal...

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...

Discover how March 19, 1946 marked a historic turning point for Martinique, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, and Réunion, transforming these ‘confetti of the empire’ into...

In her all-too-short life and even after her death, Saartjie Baartman, who was nicknamed the “Hottentot Venus,” endured the worst. Having left her native...