This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Kwame Nkrumah, a Ghanaian nationalist leader who led the Gold Coast's drive for independence from Britain and presided over its emergence as the new nation of...

After a discussion of the Adinkra Cloth, this site goes through a series of steps to create an Adinkra Cloth at home. A list of materials necessary is also included.

Article provides a brief examination of the merchants and traders of Africa during the early period of African history.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Ghanaians. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...

A description of the important gold and salt trade that went on in Northern Africa for hundreds of years. Goes on to detail the emergence of Timbuktu in Mali into a great center of Islamic scholarship and culture under Mansa Musa, who...

Prior to European contact, western Africa's powerful kingdoms supported the arts, technology, and thriving economies. Read about the areas from which slaves were transported before the transatlantic trade began.

Learn about religion in Ghana, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Five question quiz tests your knowledge of trade and traditions in ancient West Africa.

A very brief, yet informative page in which you will find an overview of Mali, its location, geography and climate, history and people.

A simple explanation of the Western Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.

A record of statistics concerning modern day Sierra Leone, up to 1998. Scroll down to history section to see a brief, but informative description of pre-colonial and post-colonial history for Sierra Leone.

The fist African American to earn a PhD from Harvard, W.E.B. DuBois was not only an inspirational and extraordinary individual, but a champion in the fight for equality and the end of racism. Read about his founding of the organization...