The Erased Truth: Black Africans of North Africa and the Sahara
When you think of ancient North Africa, what image comes to mind? Perhaps pyramids rising from desert sands, or the bustling streets of ancient Carthage or Alexandria. But what about the people? Who truly were the indigenous populations of North Africa and the vast Sahara? For too long, a distorted narrative has dominated the history of Africa—one that seeks to confine black Africans to regions south of the Sahara while erasing their ancient presence in North Africa. The term "Sub-Saharan Africa," often thrown around in academic and popular discourse, is not a neutral geographical label. It’s a colonial invention, a…
