African history

An exhibit at the Smithsonian's Museum of African Art reveals the enlightening yet troubling stories behind these turn-of-the-century souvenirs.

The civil rights movement and the African independence Movements were influential in their respective struggles and there was communication at all levels.

Why was Africa so rapidly colonized? Many factors came into play that led to European nations to scramble to control territories in the late 1800s.

"The map is a visual representation of the richness and beauty of African fabrics. It is an artistic reflection. Art sees no political boundaries, cast, religion or gender. Art in its truest form speaks across all barriers and lines. The map’s aim is to spread positivity and joy. My dearest hope, as an African, is that this map raises worldwide appreciation and acknowledgment of African textiles and its high standing in influencing fashion and art."

The African Diaspora (fl. 600-1900) is the spread of people beyond Africa, mainly by way of the Arab and Western slave trade. The 18 million or so who left Africa have grown to more than 180 millio…

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Marcus Garvey Quotes A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Marcus Garvey If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. Marcus Garvey With confidence, you have won before you have started. Marcus Garvey God and Nature first made us what we are, and then out of our own created genius we make ourselves what we want to be. Follow always that great law. Let the sky and God be our limit and Eternity…

Horrors of slavery - shameful pages in the history of mankind.:( — Steemit

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