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Kwame Nkrumah: Rebuilding His Erased Memorials

Oct 06, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park lies at the center of Ghana’s capital, Accra.

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The Reading Quilt: Snatch: The Adventures of David and Me in Old New York

Oct 06, 2023 10:00AM ● By Dr. Rachel Slaughter

Fuller, skilled at bringing history alive, captures the spirit of two brothers and their quest to protect a fugitive slave.

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Black Immigrants Helping to Change UK Society

Oct 05, 2023 02:00PM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

One of the groups of immigrants making a significant impact is the Black community cutting across several countries from Africa to the Caribbean.

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Zimbabwean Names Are Still Haunted By The Ghosts Of Colonialism

Oct 05, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Zimbabweans in the former British colony in southern Africa still often chose English names like Robert or Oliver over traditional ones like Vulindlela or Ntombenhle.

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Thurgood Marshall's Historic Swearing-In to the Supreme Court Broke Barriers

Oct 02, 2023 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

On October 2, 1967, Chief Justice Earl Warren administered the oath of office to Thurgood Marshall, making him the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice.

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Jerry Rescue Day: Commemorating an Historic Act of Defiance Against Slavery

Oct 01, 2023 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

This significant occasion marks the public rescue of a fugitive slave named William Henry, known as "Jerry," who had been apprehended in Syracuse, New York.

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The Herero of Namibia: A Rich Tapestry of Culture, History, and Traditions

Sep 26, 2023 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

The Herero people, also known as Ovaherero, are a Bantu ethnic group with a vibrant history, hailing from the southern regions of Africa.

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Spotlight on Must-Read Black Literature

Sep 25, 2023 11:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Black literature is a rich and diverse literary tradition that has played a crucial role in shaping American culture and society.

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Winnie and Mandela biography: a masterful tale of South Africa's troubled, iconic power couple

Sep 22, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

A new book on South African liberation struggle icons Nelson and Winnie Mandela is a masterful biography of the pair.

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Sankofa: Embracing the African Concept of Learning from the Past

Sep 19, 2023 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

This concept emphasizes the importance of drawing wisdom and knowledge from one's history to navigate today's and tomorrow's challenges.

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