About and methodology
Kemet to Now is a reference archive of African history and the global Black diaspora. It aims to become a large, structured, and trustworthy database, so accuracy comes before volume.
How entries are handled
Sources. Every entry cites at least two independent sources, and no entry leans on a single encyclopedia. We prefer primary sources, museums, universities, national archives and established scholarly work, then reputable reference works. Summaries are written in our own words. A blog or social media post is never the only source.
No invented detail. We do not write quotes, dates, statistics, or events we cannot verify. Unverified material is left as a stub.
Debates. Where scholars disagree, each position is described fairly and attributed to the people who hold it.
Spiritual traditions. These are described historically and on their own terms. We do not present sacred or restricted practices as instructions.
Living people. For anyone alive or in an active political role, we use only dated, attributable claims from multiple independent outlets, in a neutral voice, and mark the entry for review.
Images. We use only images with a verified license, each with credit, license, and alt text. Where none is available, the entry shows a clearly marked placeholder. We never generate images of historical subjects.
Language. We use each people’s own name for themselves where it is known, such as Kemet alongside Egypt.
Entry status
- Stub
- The facts have not been verified. The entry says so plainly and carries no claims beyond identification.
- Needs review
- Written, but waiting on an editorial check. Entries about living people or active political figures always start here.
- Published
- Has at least two independent sources and has passed review.
Corrections
Anyone can propose a new entry or suggest a correction from any entry page. Each submission needs at least one source, and an editor reviews it before anything changes. Every decision is recorded: who submitted, who approved, and when.