Discarding Old Theories on the Path to Finding the First Humans Outside Africa
Spectacular archeological finds reveal the true past of the first Europeans.
How Three New Museums Are Teaching the World About a Paradigm Shift in Our Understanding of Human Origins
By April M. Short Author Bio: April M. Short is an editor, journalist, and documentary editor and producer. She is a co-founder of the Observatory, where she is the Local Peace Economy editor, and she is a writing fellow at the Independent Media Institute. Previously, she…
1,000 days to go to the first Olympic event in Africa: the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026 are coming
International Olympic Committee 02 February 2024 – As the Senegalese capital prepares to welcome the world’s best youth athletes aiming to create a positive impact for young people throughout the host nation and the African continent, the Dakar 2026 Organising Committee…
A Compelling Theory to Explain a Key Trait of Modern Humans
BY Marjorie Hecht AUTHOR BIO: Marjorie Hecht is a longtime magazine editor and writer with a specialty in science topics. She is a freelance writer and community activist living on Cape Cod. SOURCE: Independent Media Institute CREDIT LINE: This article…
Seasons greetings from the Black World Media Network and the Institute of the Black World 21st Century!
Listen to his message Listen to his message Support the work and growth of your Black World Media Network (BWMN) by making a tax-deductible contribution today! Donate today! 24×7 Radio Broadcast Check us out. We’re on the air now! Conscious, progressive…
Palm oil in common household products is destroying the World’s ‘Orangutan Capital’
By Laurel Sutherlin Author Bio: Laurel Sutherlin is the senior communications strategist for Rainforest Action Network and a contributor to the Observatory. He is a lifelong environmental and human rights campaigner, naturalist, and outdoor educator with a passion for birds…
The New Grand Tour
By Jan Ritch-Frel Author Bio: Jan Ritch-Frel is the executive director of the Independent Media Institute and a co-founder of the Human Bridges project. Source: Independent Media Institute Credit Line: This article was produced by Human Bridges, a project of…
Hyundai Motor Group and SOAS University of London Found New Research Centers for Developing Countries, Focusing on Africa
Kia Corporation Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) is set to develop a growth strategy for Africa by establishing specialized units for dialogue and research with the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London. SOAS University…
The struggle for environmental justice in Africa
By Nnimmo Bassey Author Bio: Nnimmo Bassey is the director of the ecological think tank, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), and a member steering committee of Oilwatch International. Source: Independent Media Institute Credit Line: This article was produced by Earth | Food | Life, a project of…
Reparations and Royalty, Africa and Europe: Exploding Myths and Empowering Truths
ARICOM Reparations Commission and UWI Centres welcome Royal African Delegation The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Tuesday, February, 28, 2023—A high-level delegation of royal African traditional leaders from AIDO Network International, is visiting Jamaica from February 28 to March 6…
