Maryland-in-Africa: birth and fall of an afro-american utopia in Africa

In 1834, a few hundred African Americans landed at Cape Palmas, on the western coast of Africa. Their ambition was immense: to found a free society, far from the racism and humiliations endured in...

The day Malcolm X was banned from entering France

On February 9, 1965, Malcolm X, an iconic figure of Black Power, was turned back at the French border. Officially for a “risk of...

Marius Cultier, pioneer of caribbean jazz

On December 23, 1985, Marius Cultier passed away at the age of 43. A musician who influenced many artists from Martinique, he had a...

Jean-Claude Duvalier or the twilight of duvalierism

In 1971, at the age of 19, he became the youngest head of state in the world. Son of “Papa Doc,” Jean-Claude Duvalier inherited...

The rites and customs that shape life in the caribbean

In this third part of our exploration of African survivals in Caribbean culture, we delve into the heart of the practices and customs that...
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History of the WNBA: From its creation to its current rise

The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) is the professional women’s basketball league in the United States, created in 1996 with the support of the...

Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, Gabby Williams, Dominique Malonga: The WNBA is on fire

The WNBA is no longer just existing — it’s exploding. Over the past few days, individual performances have been dropping like fireworks. Records, milestones,...

Fritz Pollard, the runner who defied color

First African American coach in the NFL, Fritz Pollard was a pioneer of professional sports and a builder of freedom in the face of...

A look back at the Dominique Malonga case: Historic second overall pick in the WNBA draft

Dominique Malonga. Remember this name. You may have only half-heard it during the Paris Games, slipped between two spotlights on the handball players, or...
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The Authors’ Conference: when Sub-Saharan Africa prepares to write its own destiny

On August 8, 2025, Kinshasa will host a major literary event already stirring excitement among pan-African creative circles. The Conférence des Auteurs (LCDA), spearheaded...

Teranga Meet 2025 opens its doors to those dreaming of a new beginning in Senegal

Teranga Meet 2025 opens its doors to those dreaming of a new beginning in Senegal On May 17, 2025, Paris will not just be the...

Paris Noir: When art rewrites history

With Paris Noir, the Centre Pompidou celebrates half a century of Afro-descendant artistic creation. A remarkable exhibition retracing artistic circulations and anti-colonial struggles in...

Zonga, when masks dance, History unfolds

Discover Zonga, a captivating show combining dance, music and visual art to explore African identity, the restitution of masks and cultural heritage. There are moments...

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