Nnedi coined the term "Africanfuturism" from "Afrofuturism" to showcase Africa’s unique cultural heritage. (Read more...)

Nikole argues that the history of the United States does not begin in 1776 with the declaration of independence, but in 1619 with the arrival of the first slaves in Virginia. (Read more...)

If you have ever used FaceTime, Skype or WhatsApp to communicate, then you should thank Marian Croak. The so-called "Ma Bell" made it all possible, thanks to her leadership and forward-thinking vision. (Read more...)

Tutu was known to be the voice of the voiceless Black South Africans. (Read more...)

Mariama Bâ demonstrated her feminism through her first and famous novel "Une si longue lettre" where she already criticized the inequalities between men and women encouraged by the African tradition. (Read more...)

Shaka Zulu transformed the zulu military force into a military prodigy through outstanding reforms, which made him to be viewed as one of the greatest military leaders in Africa history. (Read more...)

Born a slave, married at 14, mother at 17 and widowed at 20. (Read more...)

Bath is the first African-American woman to specialize in ophthalmology. (Read more...)

At 33, Carson became the youngest head of pediatric neurosurgery in all of the United States. (Read more...)