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Mauritania in Focus on Independence Day

Nov 28, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Mauritania! On November 28, 1960, this Northwestern African country declared independence from the French. Let’s learn about their history of influence on the world, and contributions to societies such as Spain.

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Celebrate 125 Years of The National Medical Association

Nov 26, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

125 years ago, on November 26, the National Medical Association, originally known as the National Negro Medical Association, was formed. With the help of Howard University and Meharry Medical school staff members, the association was established to support those in the medical profession including pharmacists, doctors, and dentists

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Garrett Morgan and The Invention of The Traffic Light

Nov 20, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Despite his 6th grade education, Garrett Morgan proved to be an incredibly intelligent and inventive individual.

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Princeton to Name Residential College After a Black Woman

Nov 12, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Mellody Hobson will become the first Black woman to have a residential college named after them at an Ivy League school, Princeton University.

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Celebrating Angola Independence Day

Nov 11, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Angola! On this day, November 11th, 1975, Angola declared independence from Portugal. Today we are celebrating this South African country by exploring 7 interesting facts about this Portuguese speaking nation. Let’s jump right in!

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Celebrating 152 Years At Howard University College of Medicine

Nov 09, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Howard University College of Medicine has produced a large portion of the African-American physicians practicing in the United States.

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Barack Obama: The First African American President

Nov 04, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama defeated Senator John McCain becoming the 44th President and the first African-American to hold the office of the presidency.

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Honoring Dominica Independence Day

Nov 03, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Dominica! Join us as we take a journey inside this beautiful, lush Caribbean country.

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Celebrating Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day

Nov 01, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Antigua and Barbuda! On this day, November 1st of 1981, the Caribbean country gained independence from the British. Let’s take a journey inside the rich culture, African history and cuisine of the islands.

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