Religion
The Creation Story of the Efé People of DR Congo
According to the Efé creation myth, their story begins with the divine hand of God crafting the first human being, named Baatsi. Using clay as his medium, God sculpted the form of a man.
Society & Culture
Ellen and William Craft: The Black Couple Who Escaped Slavery by Disguising Themselves
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The plan, devised by William, was to utilize Ellen's appearance and have her disguise herself as a wealthy white man traveling with his male slave, William.
Society & Culture
African Countries Colonized by France and Their Dates of Independence
France had a significant presence in Africa during the colonial period, with colonies scattered all over West, East, Central and Northern Africa.
Religion
The Creation Story of the Fang people of Africa
According to Fang mythology, in the beginning, there was only Nzame, the supreme being, who encompassed three distinct aspects: Nzame, Mebere, and Nkwa. Nzame, the creative force, embarked on the task of forming the universe and breathing life into the earth
Society & Culture
Leblouh and the Fattening Farms of Mauritania
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Leblouh, also known as gavage, is a cultural practice in Mauritani that involves force-feeding young girls with large quantities of food and liquids, with the intention of achieving a specific body size or shape associated with beauty or social status.
Society & Culture
Vincent Ogé: The Biracial Rebel Leader Hammered to Death by the French for Leading an Uprising in Haiti
Vincent Ogé was a remarkable figure in the history of Haiti, who played a pivotal role in the struggle for equality and freedom during the turbulent times of the late 18th century. His valiant efforts, though ultimately unsuccessful, laid...
Religion
The Shilluk People’s Creation Narrative: How the Different Races on Earth Were Created
According to the Shilluk people of south sudan, the creator Juok played a central role in fashioning humanity from clay, assigning different complexions to the various races based on the colors of the clay he used.
Society & Culture
Rondavels: The Traditional Huts of Southern Africa
Rondavels are traditional huts that are common among indigenous communities in Southern Africa. These structures have been in use for centuries and have played a significant role in the culture and traditions of the people who inhabit these areas
History
Jacobus Capitein: The Ex-Slave Who Wrote a Dissertation Defending the Institution of Slavery
The ex-slave-turned-missionary Jacobus Capitein was a Ghanaian writer, poet, minister, and missionary best known for being the first person of African descent to be ordained as a minister in an established Protestant church
Religion
The Origin Story of the Bukusu People of East Africa
A creation myth is an account of how the world got started and how humans initially inhabited it. They are present in almost all known religious systems on earth and are frequently regarded as sacred stories..
Creation myths, which are...
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Denmark Vesey: The Black Leader Executed for Planning a Slave Revolt in U.S. in 1822
Denmark Vesey was a self-educated Black man who was hanged alongside his co-conspirators for planning what is today regarded as the most extensive slave rebellion in U.S. history.
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