Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. Basquiat first achieved fame as part of SAMO, an informal graffiti duo who wrote enigmatic epigrams in the cultural hotbed of the Lower East Side of Manhattan during
James Forten was an African American abolitionist and wealthy businessman. He was born a free man in 1766 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. At the age of 8 James’s father died in a tragic boating accident, James then had to take on
Richard Allen was a founder and the first bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The AME church is the oldest African American church in the United States. Richard was a minister, educator, writer and leader. The AME church grew
Richmond Barthé is an African American sculpture, he is most often associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Barthé was born in 1901 and died on March 5, 1989. He is best known for his portrayal of black subjects in his artwork.
Arthur Zang is 33 years old and from Cameroon. Arthur invented a medical pad that makes it possible to give heart examinations in rural areas. The Cardiopad is essentially a mobile electrocardiogram. He attended the Polytechnic University of Yaounde in
Global gaming app Here and Now: African Diaspora Trivia approaches first anniversary.
John Ballard was a former slave from Kentucky, he was one of the early settlers in Los Angeles County. John is also one of the founding members of First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles. And he was the
From the moment I saw this picture I fell in love with it. I went to a store to look for some books for my niece and nephews, as I turned; out of the corner of my eye I saw
To celebrate Mothers of Inspiration, we selected 10 women of the African Diaspora inspiring our community and the world. View the slides below to explore their names, origins and inspirational backgrounds. You can also click Learn More when you see
