One of the greatest warriors ever to emerge from Africa in the sixteenth century was Queen Amina of Zazzau. Like the great Nzingha of Angola, Queen Amina’s leadership skills were discovered early by her grandfather who allowed her to attend state meetings. Her mother, the Queen Bakwa of Turunku, an influential political figure in Amina’s Read More…
Education
Andamanese: The almost extinct dark-skinnedpeople of India
They were also called the ‘Negritos’ The Andamanese are comprised of the five large tribes mentioned above; the Great Andamanese on Strait Island are speculated to be 50 in number, the Jarawa of the Jarawas of the Great Andaman archipelago, the Jangil of Rutland Island, the Onge of Little Andaman, and the Sentinelese of North Read More…
Filmmaker Brandi Webb Super Documentary Exposes U.S. Government Oppression
Filmmaker Brandi Webb is the director of an experimental documentary that indicts the U.S. Government on 18 charges, for crimes committed against Black and Brown citizens. Her documentary, Betrayal of a Nation, is a two-part series that intertwines scripted courtroom dialog with out-of-court real-life interviews with experts and witnesses. These interviews highlight oppressive acts such Read More…
KEEPING IT NATURAL: The Right Place Values
By Mae Johnson The Right Place Values YOU the Right Way Here is a story that had been circulating, in one format or another. It is a lesson on value. If you never grasp anything else, take a few moments to let these words sink into your psyche. Let them marinate into your consciousness. The Read More…
Accomplishment: 7 Brothers and Sisters Who Are World-Renowned, Classical Music Geniuses
The Kanneh-Mason siblings are all talented classical musicians on the rise. All in all, they are 7 seven brothers and sisters ranging in age from 10-years old to 23-years old – all of whom play either the violin, the piano, or the cello to a very high standard.
Mabou Loiseau: Powerful At 8, Was Already Speaking 8 Languages and Playing 8 Instruments
In 2015, when Mabou Loiseau from Queens, NYC was just 8-years old, she was already speaking 8 languages – English, Kreyol, Spanish, French, Russian, Arabic, Mandarin and American Sign Language. She was also learning Japanese.When Mabou was barely two years old, her mother noticed that she was speaking some words in French, but her mom Read More…