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 Jamaica in 1966. Grounation Day, celebrated every year on April 21,...

Anton Wilhelm Amo, the african philosopher who left his mark on 18th-century europe

Born around 1703 in what is now Ghana, Anton Wilhelm Amo was taken from his homeland and brought to Europe by the Dutch West...

Louis-Benoit Zamor: from servant to french revolutionary

Louis-Benoit Zamor, born in Bengal, was brought to France while he was still a child. Placed in the service of the famous Comtesse du...

May 10: the true meaning of the day commemorating the abolition of slavery

For some descendants of enslaved people, May 10 does not fully reflect the historical realities specific to each region of France, particularly the overseas...

Chronology of slave rebellions

The Beach Rebellion of 1741 is a significant event in the history of Barbuda, marking the first recorded slave uprising on the island. Triggered...
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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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