That would have to be the Ghana Empire or Wangadou Empire which was located in what is now southeastern Mauritania, and Western Mali between 830 and 1235 AD.
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The first African American Division 1 head football coach was Willie Jeffries at Wichita State in 1979.
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Condoleezza Rice was the first African American woman to be Secretary of State.
Colin powell was the first African American to serve the US secretary of State
Yes, Ghana is often considered the first great trading state in West Africa. It emerged around the 6th century and became a major hub for trade, particularly in gold and salt, which were highly valued commodities at the time. The kingdom's strategic location allowed it to control trade routes and engage with various cultures, contributing to its wealth and influence in the region. However, it's important to note that while Ghana was significant, other states like Mali and Songhai rose to prominence later in West African history.
In 1928 African American voters in Chicago helped elect Oscar Depriest. He was the first African American representative to congress from a northern state.
A Phoenician city-state located in today's Tunisia which was the centre of a great trading empire.
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It was a trading colony of the Phoenician city-state of Tyre.
David Patterson was the first African-American Lieutenant Governor of New York State. Upon the resignation of Eliot Spitzer, he became the first African-American Governor of New York State.
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That would have to be the Ghana Empire or Wangadou Empire which was located in what is now southeastern Mauritania, and Western Mali between 830 and 1235 AD.