Did West Africans travel to America centuries before Columbus? š Please share this to promote our #BlackHistory comic book series which will be released Summer 2024 š Malian King, Mansa Abu Bakr II left with 2000 ships westward across the Atlantic and never returned. According to 14th Century Syrian historian Shibab al-Umari, Abu-Bakr was obsessed with theContinue reading “Medieval West Africans in America | Black Histories”
Author Archives: Elliott Reid
Ancient Egyptian Equality and Bowmen | Black Histories
The Nubians (present day Sudan and Upper Egypt) during the time of Ancient Egypt were known as phenomenal bowmen. š Please share this and subscribe to promote our #BlackHistory comic book series which will be released Summer 2024 š Nubians from Ta-Sety (translates to the land of the bow) or Kush migrated towards the southern part ofContinue reading “Ancient Egyptian Equality and Bowmen | Black Histories”
Yoruba Queen with American trade links | Black Histories
Did you know that Yoruba Queen,Ā Oni Oluwo decorated her streets with American plantsĀ ?Ā šĀ Ā Please share this to promote our #BlackHistory comic book series which will be released Summer 2024Ā šĀ and subscribe for regular snippets of Black History. Oni Oluwo was so upset when her regalia was splashed with mud that she ordered every road toContinue reading “Yoruba Queen with American trade links | Black Histories”
Prisoners of War | Black Histories
Did you know that many of the enslaved Africans were purchased prisoners of war? šĀ Ā Please share this to promote our #BlackHistory comic book series which will be released Summer 2024Ā šĀ As the Europeans instigated an arms race between African Nations by trading guns for people, most of the people sold into slavery were very warContinue reading “Prisoners of War | Black Histories”
The Moors | Short Black Histories
Imagine Muslim international traders, the worldās best scientists, mathematicians, elaborate riches and sophisticated dining practices and you have the Moors. Testimonies to their presence features in many African, Arabic and European towns as well as our language (img). Words with the prefix āAlā such as algebra, alcohol, chemistry, nadir, alkaline, and cipher entered the language.Continue reading “The Moors | Short Black Histories”
The Soninke | Short black histories
By 833AD Ancient Ghana had gained an international reputation of being the land of iron and gold. Trade was rich due to its position as an intersect between north and sub-Saharan and North Saharan Africa. The Sonkinke essentially became brokers who would add a commission / tax for the luxury of trading in Djenne. BrokersContinue reading “The Soninke | Short black histories”
The Griot | black histories
Short black histories to promote the release of our black history graphic novel, My Roots Go Deep in June 2024. Sign up to our mailing list so you don’t miss out Picture walking down elaborately decorated halls into the heart of a grand palace where you see the king and his people listening to whatContinue reading “The Griot | black histories”
Bois Caiman – Short Black History stories for children
In the build up to the release of our black history comic book in June 2023, My Roots Go Deep, we are releasing short stories to entertain you and family. All stories are accompanied by inspired visuals, drama and the facts within our wonderful history. Please follow us on instagram at @blackhistory.school Without further ado,Continue reading “Bois Caiman – Short Black History stories for children”
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Update on Black History Comic, My Roots Go Deep
Update on comic book, My Roots Go DeepAs many of you know, I have received a publishing deal for a graphic novel to teach black history Sharing our history, instilling pride and using the comic book as a “Trojan Horse” for further development of knowledge have been frequently mentioned as what families want from theContinue reading “Update on Black History Comic, My Roots Go Deep”