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Women in African independence movements

Though often invisible, the women of Africa's independence movements left a profound mark on the continent's liberation history. Warriors, organizers, strategists, and cultural guardians,...

Blacks under the Jolly Roger

During the Golden Age of Piracy, Black men—fugitive slaves or free sailors—actively participated in maritime expeditions, escaping chains to embrace a life full of...

Nat Turner: The prophet of Southampton and the fury of insurrection

Nat Turner, a pivotal figure in the fight for freedom, led a defining insurrection in 1831 that reshaped American history. Seen as a prophet...

Henrietta Lacks: one of the most important figures in modern medical research

Without her consent, samples of her tumor cells were taken. These cells, named HeLa after the first letters of her name, proved to be...

The Chagos Islands: the forgotten story of a forced deportation

Discover the tragic history of the Chagos Islands, an Indian Ocean archipelago marked by the expulsion of its population and a decades-long struggle for...

The Parsley Massacre of 1937, when words Kill

Discover the horrifying truth of the Parsley Massacre of 1937, where thousands of Haitians were executed under the orders of dictator Rafael Trujillo. In the...

Investigation into the unexplained resurrection of Clairvius Narcisse

In the collective imagination, the word "zombie" evokes terrifying figures, often associated with Haitian culture. However, the story we are about to tell is...

Blacks and the origins of several cities in Morocco

The history of Morocco is marked by complex and often overlooked narratives that trace the presence and influence of Black people in the founding...

African roots of physical and social behavior in the Caribbean

This article inaugurates a series dedicated to exploring African cultural survivals in Caribbean society, shedding light on the profound impact of African heritage on...

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