Influential People

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'Peter Pan’ Enahoro, Nigerian journalist and publisher, was not afraid to speak his mind - a rarity in African countries

Jun 17, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

He was a bold journalist who was not afraid to say what he thought was right.

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The life and legacy of Bill Withers

Jun 14, 2023 10:00AM ● By Anand Subramanian

Withers's inspirational words and soulful voice grabbed millions of hearts, influencing the music business.

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Up-and-coming African American photographers

Jun 11, 2023 02:00PM ● By Anand Subramanian

These extraordinary artists are transforming the visual environment by presenting fresh viewpoints, celebrating diversity, defying stereotypes, and capturing the essence of the African American experience.

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CWF PRESIDENT AND CEO REFLECTS ON HER FIRST TAX SEASON AND FUTURE

Jun 11, 2023 10:00AM ● By SueAnn Rybak

Campaign for Working Families (CWF) is a Philadelphia nonprofit that works to provide working families with access to finances through asset development, free tax preparation and resource development.

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CWF participates in Code for America Conference Workshop

Jun 10, 2023 02:00PM ● By Jerrywright Ukwu

The workshop title was: Innovative Expansion of VITA: Advancing Equity through High School Youth Empowerment and Community Engagement.

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From sit-ins in the 1960s to uprisings in the new millennium, Harry Belafonte served as a champion of youth and Black nationalist activism

Jun 10, 2023 10:00AM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Of all the contributions for which Harry Belafonte will be remembered, perhaps none is more enduring than the celebrated entertainer’s lifelong support for youth activism.

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US’ Coco Gauff Vs UK’s Emma Raducanu

Jun 07, 2023 10:00AM ● By Mike Butscher

They are both world class tennis sensation who stunned the world at Wimbledon 2019 Open in London.

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Obaro Ikime was one of Nigeria's great scholars - he showed why history matters in building Black African nations

Jun 03, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

He taught us all – and is still teaching us – about the need to challenge what seem to be conventional narratives of society that are largely informed by vested interests.

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Winnie and Nelson: new book paints a deeply human portrait of the Mandela marriage and South Africa’s struggle

Jun 01, 2023 02:00PM ● By The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Winnie and Nelson: Portrait of a Marriage is at once a double biography of South Africa’s two famous liberation leaders and a historical love story about their personal lives

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Mental Health Awareness: ''We Need More Professionals'' - Speaker Joanna Mcclinton Says

May 28, 2023 10:00AM ● By Jerrywright Ukwu

Joanna McClinton, Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, spoke exclusively to FunTimes Magazine on her new status, how Black communities can be heard, and policy conversations around mental health awareness.

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