Liberty Writers Africa 
The recent imagery for “Demons“, a song by female rapper Doja Cat, has raised reactions from her fans and other music lovers from around the world. Many of those who have commented on the album cover and the video of the song, complain that it is too evil and scary. However, these concerns from her … Read more
Jean McGuire is recovering after being stabbed numerous times in Boston in what investigators call an unjustified attack. McGuire and her dog Bailey were walking in Playstead Park at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 11) when she was approached and stabbed five times by an unidentified individual. Bailey is thought to have assisted McGuire in … Read more
Little is known about Judy W. Reed, the first African American woman to be granted a patent in the United States. Judy Reed sought for a patent on her “Dough Kneader and Roller” in January 1884. The application sought to improve upon existing dough kneader designs. Reed’s invention allowed the dough to be mixed more … Read more
Ye is confronted with the Kan-sequences. The family of George Floyd intends to sue rapper Kanye West for falsely alleging Floyd was killed by fentanyl rather than police violence. According to a press release, Roxie Washington, Floyd’s daughter’s mother, will sue Ye for $250 million for harassment, misappropriation, defamation, and infliction of emotional distress. (Washington … Read more
The California Gold Rush, which lasted from 1848 to 1860, began on January 24, 1848, when carpenter and sawmill operator James W. Marshall discovered gold. Following Marshall’s discovery, thousands of people flocked to the goldfields in Northern California’s Sierra Nevada foothills. By 1860, at least 4,000 African Americans had arrived in California in search of … Read more
Dr. Thomas Elkins, an inventor, abolitionist, and trained medical professional, was a key supporter of the Underground Railroad in Albany, New York, during the 1840s and 1850s. During the latter part of his life, he also made significant contributions to the development of refrigeration techniques and patented several inventions for other household furniture items. Elkins, … Read more
African urbanization scholars, everyday Nigerians, and policymakers have a responsibility to do more than just honor the man who pioneered modern building regulations. The African continent has a responsibility to Akin Mabogunje to work toward his goal of creating truly welcoming urban environments. In Kano State on October 18th, 1931, Professor Akinlawon Ladipo “Akin” Mabogunje … Read more
Archaeological findings and historical documents have indicated that the ancient city of Meroe was the capital of the kingdom of Kush, which is now in present-day Sudan. Kush was a northern African kingdom whose influence spread between c. 1069 BCE and 350 CE. Although the wider region around Kush, which was later called Nubia, was … Read more
Stolen during the colonial era, dozens of Benin bronzes that once adorned the Kingdom of Benin’s royal palace will be on display in Berlin for the final time on Saturday before being repatriated to Nigeria. The renowned pieces of African art and their turbulent journey up to the exhibition at the Humboldt Museum reflect Germany’s … Read more
It was difficult for an African American to patent an invention, especially in the late 1800s. On October 10, 1899, Isaac R. Johnson overcame this challenge by patenting the bicycle frame. Isaac R. Johnson was born sometime in 1812 in New York. While he was not the first to invent the bicycle frame, he was … Read more