Opinion

Africa, often referred to as the “cradle of civilization,” is a vast and diverse continent known for its rich history, cultural diversity, and untapped potential. But what if Africa, with its 54 countries and over 1.3 billion people, were to rise to global prominence and take the reins as a dominant world power? In this visionary scenario, we explore how …

Traditional African kings and queens are pushing for more recognition. What role, if any, do old kingdoms have in a modern continent? For thousands of years before to freedom, Africa was dominated by kings and traditional leaders who possessed immense power. However, they have now been supplanted as head of state across the continent as a result of revolutions, military …

When you hear the word “Congo” in the context of countries, you’re referring to one of two countries that share the Congo River in central Africa. Congo gets its name from the Bakongo, a Bantu tribe that lives in the area. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, the bigger of the two countries, is located to the southeast, while the …

Have you ever come across a Black man or woman with blue eyes? What was your first thought? I almost passed out when I saw one about 25 years ago on my way home from school. Because the person was not albino, my first thought was that she was a Mami Water (mermaid). It was scary to look at from …

“The Nilotic people of Eastern South Sudan, Western Ethiopia, and Northern Kenya inspired Avatar. The Nilotic people are the world’s tallest and darkest people.” Avatar (also known as James Cameron’s Avatar) is a 2009 American film directed by James Cameron. In the mid-twentieth century, mankind colonize Pandora, a lush livable moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star …

Millions of black people have been miseducated to serve the agendas of the ruling white elites. We often hear the saying ‘history is agreed upon by the winners.’ Dan Brown captures the very essence of this idea: “History is always written by the winners. When two cultures clash, the loser is obliterated, and the winner writes the history books-books which …

From the Book ‘Sudan’s Blood Memory’ The Legacy of War, Ethnicity, and Slavery in South Sudan by Stephanie Beswick. Stephanie Beswick is a professor of history at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. She was born in Khartoum, Sudan. The Dinka Nubian Connection Many societies worldwide possess oral histories and long memories, reaching back many centuries, particularly of wars and …