They don’t teach you this in school.

Africans aren’t impostors of anyone else’s history or culture. It’s a history that has always been part of us, called cultural continuity. You can’t see any priest or herbalist wearing leopard skin in Egypt today, because the original inhabitants of Egypt were invaded, displaced, and assimilated by several foreign powers and settlers over the centuries, resulting in the population we have today in the northern region of Africa.

Kenyan engineer Joseph Nguthiru turns water hyacinth into biodegradable plastic, reducing mosquito breeding grounds, cutting plastic waste, and creating green jobs for the community.

This couple dedicated over 60 years to creating animated content for Black children worldwide… ❤️ Meet Willie Hudlin and Leo Sullivan—two pioneers who helped shape representation in animation when it was nearly nonexistent for Black audiences. Together, they worked behind the scenes to bring Black stories, characters, and culture to life through animation. When opportunities were limited, they built their own path. 🎬 Their work contributed to projects that: • Showed Black families, humor, and everyday life • Created characters kids could see themselves in • Opened doors for future Black animators and creators One of the most recognizable results is Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids—a show that entertained, educated, and uplifted. 💡 Why this matters: Representation isn’t just about visibility—it’s about identity. When children see themselves reflected in positive, creative ways: • Confidence grows • Possibilities expand • Dreams become real This couple didn’t just create cartoons. They helped shape how generations of Black children saw themselves.