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Favorite American Foods You Didn’t Know Originated From Africa

Apr 29, 2024 10:00AM ● By Gift Joe

There is a probability that something you ate or drank today was first brought to America by slaves from Africa.

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Modern Minds African Proverbs That Will Get You Thinking

Apr 28, 2024 10:00AM ● By Victoria Ezechukwu-Nwagwu

Here are some of the best African proverbs that continue to inspire and enlighten people around the world.

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Beyond "I Know Why": The Radical Voice of Maya Angelou's African Years

Apr 23, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Frustrated by American racism and fascinated by African decolonization, Maya Angelou moved to Egypt in 1961 and then Ghana in 1963.

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Leading the Charge: Black Medical Practitioners Blazing the Trail in Universal Healthcare

Apr 22, 2024 12:00PM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

With the many advancements in medicine over the years, Black medical professionals have continued to break the glass ceiling by pioneering new healthcare administration and delivery methods ensuring that their works continue to revolutionize the way medical practices are applied for future generations

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A Window on History: Scholar Analyzes 1877 Black Jesus Stained Glass

Apr 20, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

A stained-glass window, donated in 1877 to a church in Rhode Island, shows Jesus as a dark-skinned man. Most Western depictions portrayed him as a European, with light skin and sometimes even blue eyes. A Black Jesus at this time was unknown.

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More Than Just Trumpet Solos: The Untold Stories of Black Women in Jazz

Apr 17, 2024 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Black women have been composers, bandleaders, instrumentalists, and innovators who have pushed the boundaries of the genre and left an undeniable mark on its sound.

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Honoring the Dead: Reflections on the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide

Apr 07, 2024 10:00AM ● By Okechukwu Nzeribe

Between April – July 1994, the world witnessed the gruesome massacre of Tutsi and moderate Hutu ethnic nationalities of Rwanda. According to the UN report of 1994, the estimated death toll ranged from 500,000 to about a million lives lost in the genocide.

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Black Churches: Pillars of Community and Spiritual Renewal

Apr 01, 2024 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Across the vibrant tapestry of American society, Black churches stand as cornerstones of resilience, faith, and progress.

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A South African Legend Returns: Abdullah Ibrahim Celebrates 90 Years with Global Tour

Mar 31, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

He is the country’s equivalent of the US jazz star Duke Ellington because his legacy lies not only in his live performances or multiple recordings but also in his large number of compositions.

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Harmonies of Resistance: A Story of Black Music Revolution in South Africa

Mar 26, 2024 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

The Soul Brothers were innovators. They drew in members from across language groups, and multiple inspirations, at the very time the South African apartheid regime was entrenching separation and difference.

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