The Untold Story of Black Cowboys in the American West Introduction Picture this: A young Black boy wide-eyed and determined, wrangling cattle under the vast and blue American West sky. Shocking, right? Not what you pictured when we say "cowboy"? That's exactly the...

The Hidden Contributions of Black Scientists and Inventors to Modern Society Throughout history, brilliant Black scientists and inventors have been the backbones of innovation, yet their names often get tossed aside like last week’s leftovers. It’s almost as if...

Hidden Black History: Celebrating Unsung Black Innovators Who Changed the World Introduction to Black Innovators Let's talk about Black history—the kaleidoscopic blend of brilliance and resilience that has shaped our society. Sure, we all know Martin Luther King Jr....

Queen Nzinga: Warrior Queen of Angola Who Resisted Colonial Powers I. Introduction to Queen Nzinga Ah, Queen Nzinga—maybe you haven’t heard of her, but if you did, you’d know she’s not just any queen. She was the Warrior Queen of Angola, and she wasn’t about to roll...

Uncovering the Rich Tapestry of Great Zimbabwe: The Real Story Ah, Great Zimbabwe—that majestic reminder that centuries before the West decided to educate us on civilization, Africans were out here building empires. Nestled in the savannahs of modern-day Zimbabwe,...

Yasuke: The Unshakeable Black Samurai Who Made Waves in Feudal Japan So, gather round and let us spill some tea on one of the most fascinating figures you've probably never heard of: Yasuke, the Black Samurai. Yes, you read that right—a Black man slicing through the...

Rediscovering the Mali Empire and Mansa Musa: A Joyful Leap Through Africa's Golden Age I. The Mali Empire: A History You Probably Didn’t Learn in School Ah, the ancient empires! Those things history teachers seem to love to talk about while glossing over the real...

Discovering the Black Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt: A Hidden History Introduction to the Black Pharaohs Surprise, surprise! Some of the most powerful rulers in ancient Egypt were not just wandering around with pharaohs like Cleopatra or Ramses II. Nope! We're talking...

Discovering the Kingdom of Kush: Africa’s Lost Empire Nestled along the banks of the Nile River, the Kingdom of Kush—not to be confused with a useful ventilation system—is one of Africa’s most significant ancient empires. While many people turn their attention to...

Black Cowboys: The Untold Pioneers of the American West Let’s talk about history—the kind that isn’t sugar-coated or wrapped in the all-too-cozy blanket of “American exceptionalism.” Grab your Stetson and saddle up, because we’re about to journey through the untold...

Timbuktu: Africa's Ancient Center of Knowledge and Learning I. Introduction Ah, Timbuktu, often painted in broad strokes of mystery and allure, like some ancient fairytale land just before the Sahara starts doing its thing. Founded over a thousand years ago, this city...

Unsung Black Women of the Civil Rights Movement: Celebrating Revolutionary Voices Introduction Let’s get real: the Civil Rights Movement was not just a quaint little chapter in American history filled with heroic speeches and iconic marches. Nope! It was a fierce...

Unveiling the Legacy of the Songhai Empire: A Key Chapter in African History The Songhai Empire was a beast—a colossal powerhouse in African history, yet it often gets tossed aside in the mainstream conversations about Black history. Like, c'mon, folks! This former...

Queen Nzinga: The Fearless Warrior Queen of Africa and Her Legacy I. Introduction to Queen Nzinga Queen Nzinga of Ndongo and Matamba—now there’s a name that deserves more than a passing footnote in history books written by folks who clearly skipped their Black History...

Maroon Communities: A Journey Through Resistance and Freedom in the African Diaspora I. Introduction Alright, folks, let’s talk about the Maroon communities, shall we? These incredible groups of people are like the ultimate middle finger to the oppressive systems that...

Unveiling the Forgotten Kingdom of Meroë: Ancient Civilization of Africa I. Introduction Alright, folks, gather ‘round because it’s time to break out the popcorn and dive into a slice of African history that’s been chilling in the dusty corners of the establishment’s...

The Hidden Histories of Black Cowboys in the American West Let’s be real for a moment: when you picture a cowboy, are you seeing a tall, rugged dude in a ten-gallon hat, or are you imagining the rich diversity of a community that shaped the very essence of the Wild...

Queen Nanny and the Maroons of Jamaica: The Untold Story of Defiance Introduction Dive into the colorful pages of Jamaican history, and one fierce figure arises out of the shadows—Queen Nanny, the warrior queen who wasn’t just a queen in name but in action, tenacity,...

Unsung Black Women Who Revolutionized Science and Technology I. Introduction to Unsung Black Women in Science Let’s set the record straight: if you think science and technology are white male-dominated fields, you haven’t been paying attention—or you might still be...

Black Women Mathematicians: Unveiling Their Legacy and Contributions Introduction Alright, folks. Let’s chat about a group of brilliant Black women mathematicians whose contributions have been shaping the world of numbers while mainstream history has been fast asleep...