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Meet Omeife: The World's First African Humanoid Robot

Jan 24, 2023 02:00PM ● By Burns Johnson

Her creators hope she will help inspire young Africans to pursue careers in science and technology.

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Ancient Egyptian Fashion

Jan 23, 2023 09:00AM ● By Burns Johnson

Ancient Egyptian fashion is often a fascinating topic to explore, as it reveals not just the styles of clothing and the materials used but also the cultural values of the time.

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THE NIGERIAN CIVIL WAR AGAINST BIAFRA

Jan 15, 2023 02:00PM ● By Minna Davies

Most Nigerians regard the war over Biafra as a forgotten episode, but for the Igbo people who fought for secession, it remains a life-defining experience.

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Philosophy Books Written by Black Philosophers

Jan 14, 2023 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

African American philosophers have made significant contributions to the field of philosophy, despite facing substantial barriers and discrimination.

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Chaos or Community?

Jan 13, 2023 04:00PM ● By Karen Warrington

What are we doing both as a nation and individually to honor and support the wish Dr. King had for equality and racial justice in the US?

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Massacre of Igbo Women in 1929 by British Soldiers

Jan 10, 2023 09:00AM ● By Burns Johnson

In 1929, Igbo women in Nigeria rose to demand their rights and fight against oppressive colonial rule. This historic uprising, known as the Women's Riot of 1929, marked a pivotal moment in Nigeria's struggle for women's rights.

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Pele - The Soccer Legend

Dec 28, 2022 10:00AM ● By Burns Johnson

Pele started his career at Club Santo in Brazil, at the age of 16, and in 1958 when he turned 18, he won the World Cup. The same year, he paused his career to join the Brazilian Army and has since then been referred to as "The man who stopped a war".

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Who was Joseph Hayne Rainey?

Dec 27, 2022 04:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Joseph Hayne Rainey was the second African American to serve in Congress and the first to fill in the House of Representatives.

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Black Female Philosophers

Dec 27, 2022 12:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Philosophical study fosters an enhanced ability to put oneself in the shoes of others and gain insight into how various civilizations see the world.

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Has Nigeria Become a Leading Cocoa and Palm Oil Producer?

Dec 20, 2022 10:00AM ● By Minna Davies

With its long history of palm oil and cocoa production, Nigeria was one of the first in West Africa to begin producing palm oil, and today it is one of Africa’s leading producer. The country is also a major producer of cocoa, and its beans are among the finest in the world.

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