Posts Tagged ‘World History’
A Landmark of Black Cinema, Restored for a New Age
Viewers had a never-before chance to watch a racially aware film by a filmmaker who is considered Britain’s first Black director.
Read MoreDutch King Apologizes for His Country’s Role in the Slave Trade
While few European leaders who admitted culpability for slavery, the Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander issued an apology.
Read MoreChurch of England sheds light on ‘shameful’ slave trade ties
One prominent English church is examining its relationship with history and the impact that has had on the world.
Read MoreBeyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience
Visitors will experience cinematic storytelling and soaring projection imagery as they venture into the Boy King’s world like never before. Meet the gods of the underworld, study the ancient practice of mummification, and learn more about the Explorers who continue to unmask the mysteries of the Golden King’s life.
Read MoreNew ‘Buffalo Rangers’ series to highlight Korean War heroics by all-Black U.S. military unit
By Patrick Frater, Variety “Band of Brothers” writer Bruce McKenna is teaming with David Broyles (“Six”) and Nick Jones Jr. (“Yasuke”) to write and produce a limited TV series “Buffalo Rangers” about the 2nd Ranger Company, the only all-Black special operations combat unit in U.S. history. They were notable for their efforts in the Korean War. The…
Read MoreUniversity of Cambridge says it gained from slave trade
The University of Cambridge promises more scholarships to Black students after a survey showed significant benefits from slavery.
Read MoreBlack Brazilians in remote ‘quilombo’ hamlets stand up to be counted
Runaway sleeves who formed Brazil’s quilombo communities were previously overlooked by the census but will now be counted.
Read MoreThe Afro Latino who redefined how Black history is remembered
Despite some attempting to erase Black history, Arturo Schomburg fought to preserve it so others could know their ancestry.
Read More11 Photo Stories On Black History That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
As stunning as they are powerful, these photos examine black history through a different lens, proving a picture really is worth 1,000 words.
Read MoreRacism is behind outlandish theories about Africa’s ancient architecture
Seemingly, African intelligence and innovative inventions such as the pyramids of Giza, still haunt the psyche and mindset of the narcissistic beliefs that guide white supremacy and world domination. Especially and more so does this hatred and racist behaviors delve into and at, abuse for the bodies of the African; mind, spirit, body, intuition prowess and soul, if allowed to continue its evil reign worldover over. Therories allowed to float throughout the worlds rhetoric unchecked and never validated is sad for those that perpetrate such nonsense and imposed disbelief in the strength and superiority of another culture other than white, definitely perceived as a threat unstoppable.
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