How The Ashanti Empire Became One Of The Most Powerful Kingdoms In Pre-Colonial Africa
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📚🌟 Rediscovering a Hero: Dive into the remarkable, yet often overlooked, tale of Tom Jenkins—Britain’s potential first black school teacher who left an indelible mark on the Scottish Borders. From his early life in the Upper Guinea coast to his outstanding contributions in Teviothead, this is a journey of passion, resilience, and unsung legacy. As we celebrate the Alchemy Festival, let’s amplify the voices that shaped our history.🍃✍️ #TomJenkinsLegacy #HistoryUnveiled #CelebrateDiversity
HISTORY “” JOHN STEVENSONContributor We owe it to Ghanaian elder, journalist and Pan-Africanist, Akyaaba Addai-Sebo, for introducing Black History Month...
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🌍🎓 Celebrating an African legal luminary! Dive deep into the illustrious journey of Christopher Alexander Sapara Williams, the trailblazing first African called to the English Bar. From the hallways of London’s Inner Temple to the legislative corridors of Nigeria, Williams not only reshaped law but also played a pivotal role in colonial-era politics. Discover the life of a man deeply rooted in tradition yet fiercely modern, and how he became a beacon of inspiration for generations. 📜🇳🇬 #ChristopherWilliams #AfricanTrailblazer #LawAndPolitics #WilliamsLegacy
Honoring the Brilliance of America’s Black Wall Street Untold StoryThrivingThe epicentreThe very first African American BankOver in Richmond, VirginiaThe founders...
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In the aftermath of World War II, Britain lay in ruins and sent out a profound call across the seas to the Caribbean. Thousands from these sun-kissed islands, answering the call of the motherland, embarked on a journey that would indelibly shape their future and that of subsequent generations. They were the Windrush Generation, hailed as pioneers of a transformative era. Their tales have been celebrated with great reverence, yet a pivotal narrative remains overshadowed—the story of the Barrel Children, the offspring left behind.
Throughout the tumultuous period of World War II, the Caribbean played a pivotal yet often overlooked role. Islands like Grenada showcased adaptability and resourcefulness, not only surviving but actively contributing to the global war effort.
Robert Branford, who became the Metropolitan Police’s first black officer to rise through the ranks to become a superintendent in 1856
“Education is our rod and our staff; the secret is to not ask for what you know an oppressive people don’t want to give. We must take it. We are what we think, and we must think and act like the Kings and Queens they stole from Africa.” – Rubin Coward.
Whitelash against Black knowledge isn’t only in the US: ask UK Prof Adi.
- Why Did Britain Need to See Jane, Christina, and Rebecca as Little Girls?
Why did Britain need to see Jane, Christina and Rebecca as little girls to recognise their humanity? In this powerful and thought-provoking article, Daniella Maison challenges us to confront how race, media representation and perceptions of Black womanhood shape whose pain we recognise and whose vulnerability we acknowledge. Their childhood photographs may move us, but they should never have been necessary for us to see their humanity. Read Daniella Maison’s compelling article and join the conversation. Why should Black women have to be seen as children to receive the tenderness and compassion they deserve? - The Jamaican Who Stood Beside Kenyatta
How did a boy from Kingston, Jamaica, become one of Britain’s most influential thinkers on race, culture and identity? This Black History Month, discover the story of Stuart Hall, the man who challenged Britain to question its history, its identity and who gets to define what it means to be British. Read his remarkable story and discover why his legacy still matters today. - Professor Folarin Shyllon Reclaiming Africa’s History
Black History Month: Professor Folarin Shyllon — Reclaiming Africa’s History From uncovering the forgotten history of Black people in Britain to championing the return of Africa’s looted cultural treasures, Professor Folarin Shyllon dedicated his life to truth, justice and reclaiming heritage. Discover the remarkable legacy of a pioneering Nigerian legal scholar who challenged historical erasure and championed Africa’s right to its own history. Because reclaiming our history is reclaiming our power. Read the full article with Black Wall St. Media. Black history is world history. - ALLISTER VICTOR BAIN: THE MAN, THE ARTIST AND THE HISTORY WE MUST NOT FORGET
This Black History Month, Black Wall St. Media pays tribute to Allister Victor Bain, the Grenadian-born artist, storyteller and cultural pioneer whose creativity helped shape Caribbean and Black British cultural life. Through the heartfelt memories of his friends, colleagues and family, we celebrate not only his remarkable contribution to the arts, but the man behind the legacy. His story is a powerful reminder that our pioneers deserve more than to be remembered after they are gone, their lives, work and history must be preserved for generations to come. Read the tribute. Discover his legacy. Help keep his story alive. - When Your Achievements Are Treated as a Question
When a Black Woman Has to Prove Her Worth What happens when decades of achievement are met with doubt, and a Black woman finds herself having to justify not just her work, but her right to be in the room? This powerful and deeply personal reflection explores race, credibility, the emotional cost of constant scrutiny, and why being told to “let it go” is not always enough. This Black History Month, it is time to look beyond celebration and confront the realities Black women continue to face in the workplace.
