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Garrett Morgan and The Invention of The Traffic Light

Nov 20, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Despite his 6th grade education, Garrett Morgan proved to be an incredibly intelligent and inventive individual.

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Princeton to Name Residential College After a Black Woman

Nov 12, 2020 08:00AM ● By Boitumelo Masihleho

Mellody Hobson will become the first Black woman to have a residential college named after them at an Ivy League school, Princeton University.

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Celebrating Angola Independence Day

Nov 11, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Angola! On this day, November 11th, 1975, Angola declared independence from Portugal. Today we are celebrating this South African country by exploring 7 interesting facts about this Portuguese speaking nation. Let’s jump right in!

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Celebrating 152 Years At Howard University College of Medicine

Nov 09, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

Howard University College of Medicine has produced a large portion of the African-American physicians practicing in the United States.

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Barack Obama: The First African American President

Nov 04, 2020 08:00AM ● By Kassidy Garland

On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama defeated Senator John McCain becoming the 44th President and the first African-American to hold the office of the presidency.

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Honoring Dominica Independence Day

Nov 03, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Dominica! Join us as we take a journey inside this beautiful, lush Caribbean country.

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Celebrating Antigua and Barbuda Independence Day

Nov 01, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Antigua and Barbuda! On this day, November 1st of 1981, the Caribbean country gained independence from the British. Let’s take a journey inside the rich culture, African history and cuisine of the islands.

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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Independence Day

Oct 27, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, St. Vincent and the Grenadines! Today, October 27th, 1979, this country gained independence from the British.

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Zambia Independence Day

Oct 24, 2020 08:00AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Zambia! Today we are celebrating this country’s independence from the British, which occurred on October 24th, 1964.

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Celebrating Equatorial Guinea on Independence Day

Oct 12, 2020 08:55AM ● By Oga Africa

Happy Independence Day, Equatorial Guinea! Today, October 12th, this Central African country gained independence from Spain. Join us in celebrating the country with 7 unique facts. Let’s jump right in!

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