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A Brief History of Mauritania
From the 3rd to 7th centuries, the migration of Berber tribes from North Africa displaced the Bafours, the original inhabitants of present-day Mauritania and the ancestors of the Soninke. Continued Arab-Berber migration drove indigenous black Africans south to the Senegal River or enslaved them. By
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Kenya: Local Debt Grows With Sh106 Billion Bretton Woods Loan
Given Kenya's classification as a lower middle-income country, the loan comprises a Sh79.5 billion credit from the International Development Association (IDA) and Sh26.5 billion from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
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Minneapolis Has A Bold Plan To Tackle Racial Inequity. Now It Has To Follow Through
Such covenants were attached to tens of thousands of homes across Minneapolis, carving inequity directly into the city's map and creating a foundation for one of the biggest racial wealth gaps of any major American
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The Battle of Alam Halfa in North Africa During WW II
The Battle of Alam Halfa was fought from August 30 to September 5, 1942, during World War IIs Western Desert
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Therapist Raises Over $80K To Provide Free Mental Health Resources For The Black Community
Therapist Saleemah McNeil raised over $80,000 to provide free mental health resources for the Black community.
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Radisson, Accor keep Kenya hotel expansion plans
Global hospitality groups Radisson and Accor will continue with their expansion plans in Kenya and the region despite the slump in the sector due to Covid-19.
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Harris Co. Judge Hidalgo among Texas leaders asking for COVID-19 lockdown - DefenderNetwork.com
Leaders in two of Texas biggest cities are calling on the governor to empower local governments to order residents to stay home as the states continued surge in coronavirus cases tests hospital capacity. Austin Mayor Steve Adler told CNNs State of the Union Sunday that he wants Gov. Gregg
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AFRO Exclusive!: Leon Optimistic Floyd’s Death Will Spark Change | Afro
For over 30 years satellite radio political commentator and author Dr. Wilmer Leon has witnessed protests surrounding racism– from the Rodney King verdict, to the uproar over the acquittal of George Zimmerman who killed Trayvon Martin and now the most recent uprising following the death of George
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Igbo Ukwu (Nigeria) - West African Burial and Shrine
Igbo Ukwu is an African Iron Age archaeological site located near the modern town of Onitsha, in the forest zone of southeastern Nigeria. Although it is unclear what kind of a site it is—settlement, residence, or burial—we know that the the Igbo Ukwu was used during the late 10th century
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Over 300 Black Hollywood Artists and Executives Demand Change With New Initiative ‘Hollywood 4 Black Lives’
The way that Hollywood and mainstream media have contributed to the criminalization of Black people, the misrepresentation of the legal system, and the glorification of police corruption and violence have had dire consequences on Black
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Beyonce is Italian, Patti LaBelle is Illuminati, rants Florida congressional candidate - DefenderNetwork.com
A congressional candidate is receiving widespread ridicule for sharing an outlandish conspiracy theory about Beyoncés heritage in a bizarre Twitter rant on Saturday. KW Miller, who is running to represent Florida’s 18th Congressional District in November, claimed the 24-time Grammy winner is not
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Meghan Markle On George Floyds Killing: People Have Said Enough
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Africa: WHO Welcomes Crucial New Funding for Vaccines
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Unpacking and Understanding a Safe Space | Brothers on Sports
The term “safe space” has been a subject of conversation for quite a long time. It’s used by minorities, allies, the academe, and sometimes, it is used loosely. What’s worse is that the term can be used to a marketing advantage. Even then, safe spaces are controversial, and some people tend to
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Five ambitious smart city plans in Africa that hold the most promise
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Donta Storey's 'LiME' is a true celebration of queer Black boy joy
This interwoven intersectionality of the Black LGBTQIA communities is on display now more than ever, and it is also reflected in the 2020 independent short film LiME, written and directed by Donta
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Rocksprings Farm blooms against the odds
A small urban farm is springing some pleasant surprises – Rocksprings Farm off Windward Road, Kingston, in the vicinity of the Jamaica Flour Mills, is operated by a farm group comprised of young people. They said they are engaged around common...
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Zimbabwean police arrests nurses striking over low pay, says union | News24
Zimbabwean police arrested more than a dozen nurses and union representatives protesting outside a hospital to demand wage increases.
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It’s time for HR function to evolve at a faster pace
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Most Americans Want Police Reform But Don't Back 'Defund The Police'
A near-universal majority of Americans support at least some changes to policing in the United States following the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police, a new HuffPost/YouGov poll
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Atlanta virtual career fair for veterans Thursday, June 25
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Africa: In The Fight Against COVID-19, Africa is The Unsung Continent
Many thought Africa would become the next high-risk area, but when COVID-19 eventually arrived on the continent, most of the dire predictions were way
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Be Safe While Having Fun: River Safety Starts With A Life Jacket - Milwaukee Community Journal
MADISON, Wis. – Summers make for long, busy days on the 84,000 miles of Wisconsin rivers as residents and visitors load picnics, canoes, kayaks and kids’ toys for memorable fun along the shores and in the waters. This season, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ conservation wardens, local
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A Brief History of the African Nation of Tunisia
Modern Tunisians are the descendants of indigenous Berbers and of people from numerous civilizations that have invaded, migrated to, and been assimilated into the population over the millennia. Recorded history in Tunisia begins with the arrival of Phoenicians, who founded Carthage and other North
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World War II: Fighting in North Africa and Italy
In June 1940, as fighting was winding down in France, the pace of operations quickened in the Mediterranean. The area was vital for Britain, which needed to maintain access to the Suez Canal in order to remain in close contact with the rest of its empire. Following Italys declaration of war on
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As COVID-19 Phase 3 Vaccine Studies Begin, We Must Improve Minority Participation in Clinical Trials | Afro
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