Returning Africa’s Looted Treasures - A Pipe Dream?

The fight to return Africa’s lost treasures has been going on at least since the 1960s, and Western museums have doggedly fought back against this.

Jonathan Lukangi

May 14, 2024

Selling African Human Remains To The Highest Bidder

UK Auction House Slammed Over Sale of African Human Remains.

The Black History Month. Celebrating the African Diaspora

Zaminna celebrates Black History Month by highlighting the purpose of the African saying SANKOFA.

Black History Month - The Africans That Once Ruled Britain

Black History Month

Part of British History is Black

In the UK, October marks the beginning of Black History Month. This national celebration aims to promote and celebrate the contributions of those with African and Caribbean heritage to British society and to foster an understanding of Black history in general.

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October 12, 2023

61 Years of Bananas? Uganda’s Independence Day

Thirty years ago renown Ugandan playwright Alex Mukulu staged the play 30 Years of Bananas, to rave reviews and full houses. It was a satirical look at where Uganda had come from, and the main players who had influenced the fortunes of the country.
September 17, 2023

Kasubi Tombs Removed from UNESCO's World Heritage in Danger List

In a significant development for Uganda's cultural heritage, the Kasubi Tombs, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site since its inscription in 2001, has recently been removed from the World Heritage in Danger List.
June 19, 2023

Juneteenth

Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) is a federal holiday in the United states commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Deriving its name from combining June and nineteenth, it is celebrated on the anniversary of the order, issued by Major General Gordon Granger on June 19, 1865, proclaiming freedom for slaves in Texas
June 19, 2023

Juneteenth: Confronting the Lingering Legacy of Slavery and Pursuing Lasting Equality

Within the very fabric of American history, a date etched in both triumph and tragedy holds immense significance. Juneteenth, an emblem of struggle and liberation, emerges as a solemn reminder of the enduring legacy of slavery. On this day, we confront the harsh reality that the shackles of bondage, though physically abolished, continue to linger in the deep crevices of society.
April 7, 2023

It’s not a “waist” of time

Waist Beads: Are you captivated by this embellished accessory and intrigued by its significance to the wearer?
April 5, 2023

Cornrows: Unveiling the Heritage, Culture, and Significance of the Iconic Hairstyle

Discover the origins and cultural significance of cornrows, a popular hairstyle among people of African descent.
February 14, 2023

Origin Of Black History Month

A Black History Month. “The Relationship Between the United States and It’s Black Citizens
February 5, 2023

Through Fire And Flood

A black history month poem