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Health Matters in Hip-Hop: Unraveling the Concerning Trend of Premature Loss Among Black Rap Artists

Aug 11, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

The number of rappers who never live to see much more than 50 years themselves is astounding.

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8 Black-Owned Art Galleries and Museums You Should Know

Aug 10, 2023 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Black-owned art galleries and museums provoke emotion, translate our joy and pain, and highlight our originality.

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Healing Traditions in the African Diaspora: Rediscovering Cultural Wellness

Aug 08, 2023 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

These practices, deeply rooted in the shared experiences of resilience and adaptation, offer a profound glimpse into the cultural fabric of the diaspora.

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What Black Barbie Dolls Looked Like Throughout History

Aug 06, 2023 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

There have been many notable Black Barbie dolls throughout Mattel's history as it sought to expand representation.

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Emperor Haile Selassie's 131st Birthday Celebration Brings Rastafarians Together, Addressing His Reported Death in 1966: A Reflection within the Black Community

Aug 04, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Estimated to number between 700,000 and 1,000,000 globally, Rastafarian communities are located on almost every continent today.

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Understanding the Lip Plates and Traditions of the Mursi People

Aug 02, 2023 10:00AM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

For the Mursi women, the lip plate is an epitome of beauty, maturity and a true expression of their femininity.

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The Argungu Fishing Festival: A Celebration of Culture in Kebbi, Nigeria

Jul 24, 2023 10:00AM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

The event is a celebration of tradition and skill, showcasing the mastery of fishermen who have travelled from various local governments within and outside the state, who have come armed with only a hand net to wade into the river, struggling with the currents and the ever-slippery fish.

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The Rev. Leon H. Sullivan: Champion of Economic Empowerment and Civil Rights

Jul 23, 2023 02:00PM ● By Randall Giancaterino

The Rev. Leon H. Sullivan was a Baptist minister and civil rights activist who promoted self-help in the form of creating job training opportunities to advance the African-American community.

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8 Podcasts About Black History for Your Playlist

Jul 23, 2023 10:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

These shows explore the untold narratives and nuances of Black history, infusing stories with personality and passion.

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Why a handwritten will found in Aretha Franklin’s couch got R‑E‑S‑P‑E‑C‑T from a jury

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

The four-page document, drafted in 2014, will now guide how the singer’s multimillion-dollar estate and royalties will be distributed among her heirs.

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