Today we are talking about Chilekwa Mumba, a Zambian Environmentalist who fought UK based Vedanta Resources and won. Vedanta Resources owned Konkola Copper Mines in the Copperbelt Province of Zambia. Before we get started on why our former colonial powers still operate… The post Chilekwa Mumba Sued Vedanta Resources and Won appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

The Doctrine of Discovery, a forgotten yet impactful concept, shaped colonization and inflicted injustices on indigenous peoples in various parts of the world. The doctrine of discovery originated in Europe and was used to justify the subjugation and dispossession of native populations.… The post The Doctrine of Discovery: Why Africans Don’t Own Their Land appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

Zimbabwe after 43 years of independence has achieved what the freedom fighters fought for. Thousands of young men and women fought in the bitter almost 20 years battle against the occupying force known as the Rhodesians. The Rhodesians came from England and… The post Zimbabwe @43 Owns the Land and is the Bread Basket of Africa Again appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

“This flavor is for my grandmother,” says Tapiwa Guzha, pointing to a rooibos and fennel granita on the menu at his ice cream store in Cape Town, South Africa. “She grew fennel in her garden.” Guzha is a microbiologist turned ice-cream maker… The post Tapi Tapi: Authentic African Flavored Ice Cream appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is a radical and militant economic emancipation movement, formed in the year 2013 with the aim of bringing together revolutionary, militant activists, community-based organizations as well as lobby groups under the umbrella of the political party pursuing… The post EFF- We Do Not Mourn Elizabeth appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

Many Africans have migrated to the United States in the last 3 decades. Most are in search of the American dream- the belief that America is the place where you can have it all. Voice of America recently featured 3 Africans who… The post African Millionaires in America appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

The first documented case of diamond discovery in South Africa was near Hopetown in the Cape Colony in 1867. A little while later, there were claims of diamonds discovered at Tati, then at Hartley Hills and other areas occupied by the Shona… The post How the First Diamond Mines were Stolen in South Africa appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

The Johnson Publishing Building in Chicago is a significant landmark in the city. It is also a symbol of African American achievement and entrepreneurship. It was a crowning achievement for the descendent of slaves to build a building that stood in the… The post What the Johnson Publishing Building in Chicago Means for Black People appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

In 1913, Sarah Rector of Oklahoma became one of the wealthiest 12 year old black girls in the United States. Sarah Rector was born in 1902 near the all-black town of Taft, located in the eastern portion of Oklahoma, which was considered… The post Sarah Rector: The Wealthiest 12 Year Old Black Girl in 1913 appeared first on Global Black History ..read more

Ever since Joe Biden became President, there has been an uptick in regime change related activity in black majority countries around the world in the Caribbean and in Africa. Unlike the French, they do not use their military. Instead they are using… The post Biden is Sponsoring Regime Change in Black Countries appeared first on Global Black History ..read more