Lope Martín, an Afro-Portuguese pilot, was the first navigator to sail from the Americas to Asia and back. By Andrés Reséndez, TIME — In grade school and beyond, we learn…
By Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, TomDispatch — When President Biden first unveiled the Build Back Better agenda, it appeared that this country was on the path to a new war…
He sits in prison after decades of fighting for Black liberation, forgotten by the nation that never understood him, writes Rembert Browne. By Rembert Browne, TIME — It seemed like…
At COP26 the wealthy countries cast themselves as saviours, yet their efforts are hopelessly inadequate and will prolong the injustice. By George Monbiot, The Guardian — The story of the…
By Aarón Torres, Kansas City Star — When Gwen Grant looks at the socioeconomic gaps between Black people and white people in the Kansas City area, she feels troubled. “At…
By Will Jones, ABC7 Chicago — The City of Evanston has received more than 500 applications for its restorative housing program, according to city officials. Justin Marcoviche-Garnett applied on behalf…
Fall of Africa’s greatest empire The Battle of Tondibi, which resulted in the defeat of the Songhay army, took place on 13 March 1591. By Mathew Lyons, History Today —…
By Chelsey Cox, USA Today — As polls closed late Tuesday, states throughout the country saw a range of candidates of color racking up election wins in historic results. The…
By April Ryan, TheGrio — Election Day is taking place in 35 states. However, the warning is clear — Democrats should “panic” if they lose the state of Virginia, says…
It is impossible to quantify how much the slave trade impacted the reputation of African mathematics, but we are slowly regaining a better perspective. By Michael Brooks, Independent — In…
Haiti aided Latin American independence movements; Latinxs are returning the favor with silence & broken promises By France Francois, Refinery29— In 1815, Spain’s defeat of Simón Bolívar’s revolutionary army in…
Many cities and states are observing the day. Here’s some of the history behind it. By Melina Delkic, NYT — President Biden has proclaimed Monday, Oct. 11, as Indigenous Peoples’…