DTOA History Library

The DTOA History Library preserves overlooked stories from Africa and the global Black diaspora. Explore African kingdoms, Black innovators, military heroes, freedom fighters, artists, communities, and cultural traditions that shaped world history.

Every article is written and researched by DTOA founder Tobe Sweeney Jr. and sourced from the Smithsonian, the National Park Service, the Library of Congress, the National Archives, NASA, and museum and university collections. Free to read, and written to be used in classrooms.

Browse by category: African Kingdoms and Royalty · Black Innovators · Military History · American Legends · Cultural Identity · Educator Resources · All articles
2027 Black history wall calendar from DTOA Designs featuring original African king portrait artwork in black and gold
Your Guide to the 2027 Black History Calendars
|Tobe Sweeney Jr.
Written and researched by Tobe Sweeney Jr., founder and creative director of DTOA Designs.A calendar is the rarest kind of history lesson: one that stays in view all year. It... Read more...
Black Innovators wall calendar, a Black history teaching resource for classrooms
Black History Gifts for Teachers and Classrooms
|Tobe Sweeney Jr.
A gift guide for educators — calendars, wall art, books, and custom apparel that bring Black history into the classroom all year long. Read more...