Society & Culture

Ellen and William Craft: The Black Couple Who Escaped Slavery by Disguising Themselves

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.

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.

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

Leblouh and the Fattening Farms of Mauritania

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.

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...

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.

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

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

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...

Antemoro People, This African Tribe Used to Be Widely Reputed for Their Astrologers

The Antemoro people were widely reputed in the pre-colonial period for their astrologers, who could predict the future based on lunar phases and astrological charts.
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William Gibbons: The African Who Was Enslaved by a Professor at the University of Virginia

William Gibbons, born around 1825 in Albemarle County, Virginia, was an African American who was enslaved by a professor at the University of Virginia.
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