Bahia, in Northeastern Brazil, is known for its abundance of Afro-Brazilian rituals which blend elements from Catholicism and Candomblé – a religion with Yoruba origins brought to Brazil by African slaves. One of the most important events in the state’s Afro-religious calendar is the Feast of Good Death (Festa da Boa Morte), which takes place [...]
Martin R. Delany, Father of Black Nationalism, To Be Honored
May 2, 2012 | Posted by
Martin R. Delany (1812–1885) has been called the “Father of Black Nationalism,” but his extraordinary career also encompassed the roles of abolitionist, physician, editor, explorer, politician, army officer, novelist and political theorist. Despite his enormous influence in the 19th century and his continuing influence on Black nationalist thought in the 20th century, Delany has remained [...]
