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Every Sunday, we send out the increasingly popular Learn Our History newsletter, which features:

This Week in History

A selection of key historical dates to observe in the week ahead.

Story of the Week

A concise study of historically significant people and events from all over the world.

Quote of the Week

Words of wisdom from black leaders, past and present.

(Brought to you by our friends at The Black History Facts App)

Read of the Week

A captivating book that would make a great addition to any reading list.

(With help from our friends at Onwe Press)

Articles

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Birth of the African National Congress

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Kofoworola Abeni Pratt

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Carter Godwin Woodson

Excerpt from Learn Our History | Vol. 1 | Black History Month is an annual observation that originated in the United States and is now ce...

Maurice Bishop and the New JEWEL Movement

Excerpt from Learn Our History | Vol. 1 | Any discussion about Grenadian history is bound to bring up Maurice Bishop and the New JEWEL Mo...

The Baixa de Cassange revolt

Excerpt from Learn Our History | Vol. 1 | The notion of African passivity in the face of colonial cruelty is oft portrayed, but the truth...

What is the Learn Our History Newsletter?

Welcome, and thank you for subscribing to the Learn Our History project. This welcome note is designed to give you a brief introduction...