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The Preservation and Celebration of African Languages and Dialects

May 04, 2023 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

The necessity to address the preservation and appreciation of African languages and dialects has become crucial.

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Africa in space: 5 interesting reads on the continent's achievements and future

May 01, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

The continent’s evolving space sector is reportedly worth USD$400 billion today.

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This course uses ‘Abbott Elementary’ to examine critical issues in urban education

Apr 28, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

After episodes aired, colleagues, friends and neighbors all wanted to talk about issues like funding inequities, teacher shortages and charter schools.

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How hip-hop has enhanced American education over the past 50 years, from rec rooms to classrooms

Apr 27, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Educators are not only remembering the obvious ways hip-hop has influenced language and fashion or provided the soundtrack to our study sessions and sports events, but we are also acknowledging how hip-hop has changed education.

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Black sororities have stood at the forefront of Black achievement for more than a century

Apr 20, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

In her speech at the 2020 Democratic National Convention Kamala Harris saluted seven women who “inspired us to pick up the torch and fight on.” All but two of them, one of whom was her mother, belonged to Black sororities.

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Hip-hop's love-hate relationship with education

Apr 18, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

The richest men in hip-hop never finished college.

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I've taught special education – here are 3 ways teachers can be more effective with students of color

Apr 17, 2023 12:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

When compared to students with similar test scores, Black students with disabilities are less likely to be included in the general education classroom than their non-Black peers. To curb this, teachers can take steps toward being more inclusive of students of color with disabilities.

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The story of how Swahili became Africa's most spoken language

Apr 14, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Once just an obscure island dialect of an African Bantu tongue, Swahili has evolved into Africa’s most internationally recognised language.

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As the global musical phenomenon turns 50, a hip-hop professor explains what the word 'dope' means to him

Apr 09, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Hip-hop’s early luminaries transformed the word’s original meanings, using it as a synonym for cool.

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Autism in Africa: Raising Awareness through Education and Advocacy

Apr 02, 2023 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Although autism is recognized worldwide, the amount of understanding and acceptance differs between countries and cultures.

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