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5 Best African Journalists

May 03, 2022 11:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

In this article, we will honor those journalists who have best-represented journalism on the African continent.

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Bob Risky
Transgender Day of Visibility: Gender Diversity in Traditional and Modern African Societies

Mar 31, 2022 08:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility. To dispel myths about non-heteronormative identities in traditional Africa, and ‘shake the table’ by providing an anti-colonial perspective on gender, we are exploring queer identities practiced in African societies.

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World Water Day: The Global Crisis of Groundwater Pollution and Strategies for Improvement

Mar 22, 2022 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Water is an integral part of survival, and the deadly issue of access to clean drinking water continues to plague at-risk communities. For example, every minute a child dies from diarrhea.

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World Poetry Day: Poems from Prolific Black Women Poets to Expand your Worldviews

Mar 21, 2022 10:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

March 21st is World Poetry Day. In celebration of rhetoric, artistry, and female poets of the African diaspora, we are highlighting prolific poets from around the world and their work.

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Exploring Namibian Cuisine on Namibia Independence Day

Mar 20, 2022 03:00PM ● By Oga Africa

On March 21st, 1990, Namibia gained independence day from South Africa. To celebrate this Southern African country, we are exploring delicious and adventurous Namibian cuisine.

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A Glimpse of Tunisia: Arab Influence, Ancient Coliseums, and ‘Blackness’ in North Africa

Mar 19, 2022 06:00PM ● By Oga Africa

On March 20th, 1956, Tunisia gained independence from the French. To celebrate this North African country, we are exploring Tunisia’s Arab influence, the ancient city of Carthage, and the concept of ‘Blackness’ in regard to North Africa.

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5 of the Best African Female Authors

Mar 19, 2022 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Here are five of Africa's most accomplished female authors, who write on a diverse variety of social and cultural topics, from women's rights and feminism to post-war and post-colonial identities.

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How Philadelphia is Honoring the Legacy of Harriet Tubman

Mar 18, 2022 12:00PM ● By Mac Johnson

“Freedom gives you choices, but education helps you make the right ones”.

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Zong Massacre: How the Murder of 132 Black Slaves Exposed British Slave Trade.

Mar 17, 2022 10:30AM ● By Jessica Uchechi Nwanguma.

In 1781, under the command of Luke Collingwood and his crew, the Slave ship Zong departed the coast of Africa on the 6th of September with 470 enslaved Africans

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Importance of “Pi” in the World

Mar 14, 2022 09:30AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Pi is a fundamental notion that arises in all areas of mathematics. It is a vital principle that aids in the comprehension of universal truths as well as certain mathematical topics.

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