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COVID’s Economic Shift Part I: The Place of Black Communities in Gig Economies

Apr 22, 2022 11:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo and Umme Orthy

In part 1 of the series, we explore changes brought by the ‘great resignation’, and utilize qualitative and quantitative research to determine the impact of the ‘gig’ economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Effect of Malaria on Africa

Apr 21, 2022 12:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Malaria has tremendous economic repercussions for people, families, communities, and countries.

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The Good Earth

Apr 20, 2022 02:00PM

Today more than one billion people observe and participate in Earth Day worldwide. Here are some “earth-while” and mostly free activities to consider.

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Responding to Climate Change in South Africa

Apr 19, 2022 12:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

Globally, as the effects of climate change become more apparent, the reaction is gradually gaining traction. Coping with climate change requires imaginative and inventive answers at all levels of society and administration.

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Jazz and Baseball Were Teammates

Apr 14, 2022 08:40PM

FunTimes Fun: Events & Entertainment! The rhythm of every pitch, just like every note, has a story.

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The Culture of Slapping

Apr 12, 2022 11:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

A slap's objective is generally to humiliate rather than to damage. The term "slap" is commonly used to downplay the apparent severity of an act, even if the conduct was very harsh.

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Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson: Opinion Piece

Apr 12, 2022 10:00AM ● By Karen Warrington

The world watched as Judge Jackson, hopeful to become the first African American woman to serve on the U. S. Supreme Court, endured biased and excruciating interrogation by Republican senators.

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Top 3 Needs for the Eagles to Address in the Draft: Opinion Piece

Apr 07, 2022 02:00PM ● By Mac Johnson

On April 28th, the Detroit Lions are on the clock in the 2022 NFL draft. Names will be called, lives will be changed, and franchisees will have another opportunity to reshape their future. As for the Philadelphia Eagles, most fans wouldn’t call last year’s playoff birth coupled with an early exit a success.

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Transgender Day of Visibility: Gender Diversity in Traditional and Modern African Societies

Mar 31, 2022 08:00AM ● By Nana Ama Addo

March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility. To dispel myths about non-heteronormative identities in traditional Africa, and ‘shake the table’ by providing an anti-colonial perspective on gender, we are exploring queer identities practiced in African societies.

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Famous Intersexuals in the Black Community and the Challenges They Face

Mar 30, 2022 11:00AM ● By Jessica Uchechi Nwanguma

Intersex condition is not as rare as many think it is. Famous Black intersexuals open our eyes to the racism and the misogyny they face as they fight for their right to sexual and reproductive health.

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