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The Youth of Eswatini Are Leading a Revolution: Eswatini’s Independence Day

Sep 05, 2021 05:42PM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Eswatini. On September 6th, 1968, this Southern African country gained independence from the United Kingdom. Today we explore the idea of freedom in the country through the lens of ESwatini’s human rights protests and poverty issues and investigate the youth’s role in the current Eswatini revolution.

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Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Activist Turns 82

Sep 05, 2021 12:35PM ● By Kassidy Garland

On March 2, 1955, Claudette was on her way home from school, when the driver of the public bus demanded that she move to accommodate a white woman. The other children she was sitting with moved, but Claudette refused.

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Celebrating Seven Black Women in Medicine That You Should Know

Aug 31, 2021 04:00PM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

August is Women’s Month in South Africa and we’re ending it off celebrating seven inspiring Black women in medicine who are true trail-blazers.

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Sierra Leone Offers Citizenship to African Diasporans with Sierra Leonean Ancestry

Aug 31, 2021 02:00PM ● By Nana Ama Addo

Through a partnership with African Ancestry and African American businessman Diallo Sumbry, who also played a monumental role in creating Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ campaign, the country’s president announced that people who could prove they have Sierra Leonean DNA were eligible for Sierra Leonean citizenship.

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The Assassination of Fred Hampton and the Raid That Changed Chicago

Aug 30, 2021 03:00PM ● By Kassidy Garland

Many claimed that Hampton would have ended up becoming an integral member of the Black Panthers’ central committee, had he not been targeted by the FBI’s COINTELPRO program

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Did You Know These Celebs Were Trinidadian/Tobagonian? We’re Celebrating Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day

Aug 30, 2021 09:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Trinidad and Tobago! On August 31st, 1962, this Caribbean country gained independence from the United Kingdom. Today we are exploring the country’s multi-cultural identity and renowned people of Trinidadian and Tobagonian descent.

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Youth and the Revolution: How the Young Population Contributed to Many Historical Moments

Aug 29, 2021 09:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

This article will look at four revolutions led by Black teens that changed the course of history and paved the way for a more just and inclusive society.

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The Grim Anniversary of 14-year-old Emmett Till’s Murder: What Has Changed?

Aug 28, 2021 09:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

On the 66th anniversary of Emmett Till’s murder, FunTimes investigates racial justice reform in the United States. Trigger Warning *This article includes disturbing images*

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The NAACP vs. BLM: The Black Liberation Movement of the Future

Aug 26, 2021 09:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

In later years, the NAACP has struggled financially, but they have remained focused on protecting voter rights, standing up for racial injustice, and making change, but many people argue that they have been overshadowed by newer organizations like Black Lives Matter.

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Economic Growth and Baka or ‘Pygmy’ Discrimination: Celebrating Gabon Independence Day

Aug 16, 2021 09:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Gabon! On August 17th, 1960, this central African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the country’s economic growth, and the current state of the country’s earliest settlers, the Baka tribe.

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