“….Interestingly, at least ten Africans became Emperors of Rome. They are listed on the historical record as the following: Macrinu, Firmus, Emilianus, Septimius Serverus, Pescennius Niger, Aquilus Niger, Brutidius Niger, Q. Caecilus Niger, Novius Niger, and Trebius Niger who was a proconsul in Spain. Africans were authorities on medicine and they were often quoted by Caelius Aurelianus and Galen. Other noted Africans were Domituis Afer, orator, Arnobius Afer, Christian writer; and Victorianus Afer, a scholar of rhetoric whose statue was erected in the forum of Emperor Trajan….”read more
Like the patriarchs of old our men live all in one house with their wives and their concubines, and the mulattoes one sees in every family exactly resemble the white children…–Mary Chesnutread more
Spelling variations of this family name include: Amor, Amores, Amorim, Amo and others. First found in Castile, in north central Spain.
Early migrants to the New World bearing this surname include: Juan De Amor, who arrived in Florida in 1538; Lorenzo de Amor, who arrived in Peru in 1594.read more
The ancient Pictish-Scottish family name andros comes from the baptismal name Andrew which in Greek means manly. The name was popular as both a personal name and a surname, likely because it was the name of Scotland’s patron saint. read more
The proud ashford family originated in Cornwall, a rugged coastal region in southwestern England. In early times, people were known by only a single name. However, as the population grew and people travelled further afield, it became increasingly necessary to assume an additional name to differentiate between bearers of the same personal name. read more
Pineal Gland: A Cognitive Advantage for Africans Thursday, 17 January 2008 15:15 Bernie Douglas
The pineal gland is responsible for the production of melatonin, a hormone that is secreted in response to darkness, and is also the site in the brain where the highest levels of Serotonin can be found (Sun et al, 2001). In the pineal, 5-HT (Serotonin) concentration displays a remarkable diurnal pattern, with day levels much higher than night levels. Serotonin plays an important role in sleep, perception, memory, cardiovascular activity, respiratory activity, motor output, sensory and neuroendocrine function.read more
Beethoven: The Black-a-Moors of Europe – by ReelDeel
Frederick Hertz, German anthropologist, in “Race and Civilization,” refers twice to Beethoven’s “Negroid traits” and his “dark” skin, and “flat, thick nose.” (pp. 123 and 178).read more
African Economic Growth and the Kimberley Process diamond certification Project
Robert Mugabe has threatened to bust the illegitimate western attempts to control the flow of diamond from African sources. The western governments had set up the Kimberley Control Accord and Kimberley Process diamond certification Project, under which there is a negative presumption that all mined diamonds had been obtained via torture and murder and genocide, except those approved by the World Diamond Control Body manipulated by a confluence of WASPs, British Israelites, the Orange House, and the world’s Zionist Council.read more
Rastafarian Views on Life, Politics and Social Issues
The face of the three Gods of Haile Selassie I – By Jide Uwechia
African Economic Growth and the Kimberley Process diamond certification Project