The Cost of IndependenceUnder the leadership of Jean-Jacques Dessalines Haiti achieved independence from the French empire [in 1804]. It’s status as the first freed colony was an immediate threat to other nearby colonies [in the Caribbean], who feared the possibility of a domino-effect, and quickly...

 The Underground RailroadHarriet Tubman [born as Araminta Ross, March 1822] was born into slavery [Maryland] and escaped to Philadelphia [in 1849]. Harriet returned immediately to rescue her family [from Maryland] and went to carry out 13 successful freedom missions, thereby freeing dozens of slaves in...

Biggie and TupacBiggie Smalls [The Notorious B.I.G] and Tupac Shakur [2Pac], two of hip hop's finest, and legendary household names known around the globe. Their musical art marking them as true ‘Scholars of the Culture’.   Ready to Die [September 13, 1994], a highly praised studio debut...

The Islamic Golden AgeThe Islamic Golden Age [ca. 800 - 1400] was a period of cultural, economic and scientific flourishing within the Islamic Empire. The era is said to have begun under the reign of Harun al-Rashid [786 - 809] and with the inauguration of...

Kush and KemetThe [ancient] kingdoms of Kush and Kemet have been popular topics of discussion within history. Discussions ranging from ‘conspiracy’ theories to ‘science-backed’ evidence.   The ancient civilizations have been the playtoy of Hollywood, often embedding western perception into the movies and therefore ending up with...

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