Surprising truths about African history, science, and culture — facts you were never taught.
Did you know that 'Garri,' a staple food in West Africa made from processed cassava, is a result of indigenous African innovation in food preservation and preparation?
Did you know that Lonnie Johnson, an African American engineer, invented the Super Soaker water gun, which became one of the best-selling toys of all time?
Did you know that Eritrea has pioneered the use of solar power to provide electricity to schools in remote areas, improving educational opportunities for students?
Did you know that Garrett Morgan, an African-American inventor, patented the modern traffic light system in 1923, significantly improving road safety?
Did you know that the Great Green Wall is an African-led initiative to combat desertification and climate change by planting a wall of trees and vegetation across the entire width of Africa, from Senegal to Djibouti?
Did you know that Tanzanian innovator Askwar Hilonga developed the Nanofilter, an affordable and sustainable water filtration system using nanotechnology, tackling water scarcity and contamination in rural communities?
Did you know that numerous everyday items and technologies were invented or significantly improved by Black inventors, often facing immense adversity?
Did you know that in 1950s Liberia, under the leadership of Dr. Joseph Baro, a groundbreaking progressive education experiment was implemented that emphasized hands-on learning, vocational skills, and the integration of African cultural heritage into the curriculum?
Did you know that Cape Verde, an island nation off the coast of West Africa, is a leader in renewable energy adoption, aiming to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2025?
Did you know that the Lozi people of Zambia have developed a highly sophisticated system of flood-recession agriculture on the Barotse Floodplain, adapting to the annual floods for sustainable farming?
Did you know that Lonnie Johnson, an African American engineer and inventor, invented the Super Soaker water gun, one of the best-selling toys of all time, demonstrating the impact of Black innovation in consumer products?