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Celebrating Cameroon Independence Day

Jan 01, 2021 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Cameroon! Today we are honoring this Central African country by delving into its colorful culture.

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Kwanzaa: A Celebration of Culture and Unity

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

Kwanzaa was created using the traditional harvest celebrations of the Ashanti and Zulu peoples. The name Kwanzaa is derived from the Swahili phrase “matunda ya kwanza” which means “first fruits.”

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Libyan Independence Day: The Politics of Muammar al-Gaddafi

Dec 24, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

On Libyan Independence Day, we take a look inside the political ideologies of former Libyan leader Muammar al-Gaddafi.

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13th Amendment: The End of Slavery And The Beginning Of The Fight For Equality

Dec 18, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Although the ending of slavery is often credited to the Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclomation in 1863, the amendment to the constitution was not ratified until December 18, 1865.

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Exploring the Majestic Maasai Tribe on Kenya Independence

Dec 12, 2020 11:26AM ● By Oga Africa

On Kenyan Independence Day, we are highlighting one of its most well known tribes: the Maasai. Most Maasai are known for their tall stature, spears, red clothing and retention of traditional culture. Beyond the surface, there is so much more. Let’s jump right in!

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“Lift Every Voice and Sing”: Understanding The Black National Anthem

Dec 12, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

In 1899, years after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, James Weldon Johnson penned the poem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as a way to commemorate the late president’s birthday.

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Becomes Youngest Nobel Prize Laureate

Dec 10, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

At the age of thirty-five, Martin Luther King, Jr. became the youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Tanzania Independence Day: Mount Kilimanjaro, Wildlife and Animal Preservation

Dec 09, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

On Tanzania’s Independence Day, we take a look inside Mount Kilimanjaro, wildlife in the country and the impact of anti-poaching initiatives in the region.

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Celebrating Rosa Parks 65 Years After Her Historic Stand In Montgomery

Dec 01, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

After a long day of work at a department store, Parks, 42 at the time, refused to stand for a White passenger when asked by the bus driver, James Fred Blake.

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Celebrating Barbados Independence Day

Nov 30, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence day to Barbados! Today November 30, 1966, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. Let’s explore eight interesting facts about this country!

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