Why Black History Month Exists and Why It Still Matters
Black History Month was not created by chance. From its origins in 1915 to its 2026 theme marking a century of commemoration, this piece explores why February was chosen, who started it, and why Black history still matters today.
Boxing Day: More Than a Sale, A Day Rooted in Giving
Boxing Day is often associated with sales and shopping, but its origins tell a deeper story of generosity, rest, and community care. This post explores where Boxing Day comes from, how it spread across Commonwealth countries, and why its original meaning still matters today.
Oral Tradition in Africa: How History Was Preserved Without Paper
Before books were bound and libraries built, Africa’s history was alive, spoken, sung, and remembered. It travelled through voices, across firesides, in marketplaces and moonlit gatherings.It lived not on pages, but in people. The Roots of Oral Tradition Long before colonial record-keeping and the written word, Africa had already developed one of the most sophisticated […]
Why Learning African History Matters Now More Than Ever
The past is not just something we study, it is something we live.It shows up in the way we speak, the music we dance to, and the dreams we chase.African history is not only about what happened; it is about what is still happening through us.Every generation adds a verse, a voice, a vision, and […]