He was the first and only king of Haiti. What the life of Christophe says about its history
While Haiti was isolated from the world, fictionalized accounts of its only monarch, Henry Christophe, were often written and ...
Three graphic novels that address the history of slavery – and commemorate resistance
Here are three recent graphic novels that can help us to remember resistance against slavery. They follow in the footsteps of ...
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Crimes of the transatlantic slave trade ‘unacknowledged, unspoken and unaddressed’
The transatlantic slave trade may have ended centuries ago but its legacy is ever present, the UN Secretary-General said on ...
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African Diaspora Exhibition Showcases Transformative Solidarity and the Legacy of Slavery
Ahead of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on March 24, the United Nations (UN) unveiled a new exhibition examining the themes of ...
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'Paris Noir' exhibition showcases work made in French capital by black artists
The 'Paris Noir' exhibition at the Pompidou Centre brings together works by African, American, Caribbean and Afro-descendant ...
8 Underrated Masterpieces That Shaped History
Uncover the 8 hidden literary masterpieces that have shaped history. These thought-provoking books challenge age-old ...
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Top 10 Most Influential Decades in History
These decades changed everything. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’ll be looking at the most significant ten-year spans ...
Four brothers, vast power, and now a shot at politics
Josh Kraft presumes they were saying beautiful things. His campaign stop at the Haitian Adult Day Center in Dorchester took ...
What, Exactly, is a Shotgun House?
Found throughout New Orleans and other Southern cities, these tiny homes are only one room wide and one story high. Learn ...