Canada has resettled over 150 African migrants stranded in Libya since the 2017 CNN slave trade expose that showed smugglers auctioning migrants off as slaves outside Tripoli. Canada’s immigration minister, Ahmed Hussen, confirmed the country’s resettlement programme to local media Global News on Wednesday saying at least 600 migrants will be resettled in Canada over…
Source: Canada takes in hundreds of freed African migrants sold in Libya as slaves – Face2Face Africa
In 1970, a group of black Syracuse University football players took a stand against racial injustice. Though many of the ‘Syracuse 8’ had received interest from NFL scouts before the boycott, none was ever signed to an NFL team.
Source: Before Kaepernick, The ‘Syracuse 8’ Were Blackballed By Pro Football | Only A Game
In addition to achieving several medical firsts, Dr. May Edward Chinn was instrumental in the development of the PAP smear in the early 1930s.
Source: How Is It Possible We Never Learned About This Woman? Meet Dr. May Edward Chinn
While Puerto Ricans are unapologetic in their pride, some tend to downplay their African ancestry. The truth is, Puerto Rico as we know it wouldn’t exist without the cultural influences of African tribes. [DFP][/DFP] Like many countries in the West Indies and the Americas, Puerto Rico’s history began with colonization. Colonized by Spain in the 15th century, Puerto Rico was
Source: What You Need To Know About Puerto Rico’s Black History | PushBlack Now
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Alongside the radical campaigns for political and social equality.
Source: How formerly enslaved black women fought for human dignity and sexual justice.
The artist’s life, through clothing, jewelry, objects, films.
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