Black people in history
Today in 2008, South African musician and activist, Miriam Makeba, died aged 76
On 09 November 2008, singer, songwriter, actress, and activist, Zenzile Miriam Makeba, died of a heart attack during...
Today in 1996, Nigerian lawyer and statesman, Jaja Wachuku died aged 78.
On 7 November 1996, Nigerian lawyer, statesman, politician, diplomat and humanitarian, Jaja Wachuku, died at the age of...
Nat Turner and the Southampton insurrection of 1831.
On 5 November 1831 ,Nat Turner was tried, convicted and sentenced to death. Nat Turner was tried for...
Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie I after his coronation in 1930.
Upon the death of the Ethiopian Empress Zawditu, Haile Selassie I was crowned Emperor of Ethiopia at Saint...
Benin Kingdom in the 15th century
Some of the Oba of Benin who wanted the Portuguese ammunitions but not their baptism were refused access...
Remembering Booker T. Washington
September 30, 1896, Booker T. Washington addressed an audience at the Institute of Arts and Sciences in Brooklyn,...
From BLACKWASH Archives
Fifty-two years ago, (October 16, 1968), two African-American athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist...
ADUNNI OLUWOLE: THE FEARLESS YORUBA WOMAN WHO WARNED NIGERIA AGAINST INDEPENDENCE
Adunni Oluwole was a Unitarist, and anti-independence activist. Adunni, a small, almost fragile woman, was one of Nigeria’s...
The Biafran Tragedy: No Victor, All Vanquished By Akin Osuntokun
Fifty years ago in January 1970, the victorious commander of the conquering Nigerian Army, Major General Yakubu Gowon,...
Solagberu of Okesuna, Afonja and Alimi
Solagberu was the first Yoruba Muslim convert. He was a very good friend of Afonja and played a...