Black Heroes/Heroines to Celebrate for Black History Month
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Beyond the MLK Holiday: Chaos or Community? – Opinion Piece
On January 15th we will gather throughout the nation to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Politicians, preachers, and civic and corporate leaders will make speeches about him leading the Montgomery Bus Boycott, founding the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and delivering his soaring “I Have A Dream” speech at the historic 1963 March on Washington.
Martin Luther King Day: Lessons from MLK on Economic Justice, and a Toolkit for Upward Economic Mobility
“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggles” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Investigating Cameroon’s Anglophone Crisis on Cameroon Independence Day
On January 1st, 1960, the West-Central African country known as French Cameroun gained independence from the French. To celebrate the country’s independence, we are exploring the country’s growing political instability, including the Anglophone crisis, concentrated in the northern part of the country, and other related events.
Sudan’s Post-Coup Realities in Focus on Independence Day
On January 1st, 1966, this Northeast African country gained independence from the British. To celebrate this country’s independence, we are exploring the country’s 2021 coup, protests, and political instability.
A Year in Review on Haiti Independence Day
In honor of the country’s independence, we are exploring Haiti’s year and strategies utilized by the country to grapple with hardships.
A New Future for Libya? Libya’s Conflict Since al-Gaddafi’s Overthrow and the 2021 Libya Elections
Happy Independence Day, Libya! On December 24th, 1951, Libya was declared an independent nation under King Idris I and was emancipated from France and Italy.
5 African Politicians Who Changed the Political Landscape Across the Continent
These leaders were heroes and heroines of their periods, prepared to risk all to confront the unknown and express change in Africa. Join us on a trip down memory lane as we look at the five greatest African leaders who transformed the face of the African continent.
Barbados, and a History of Resistance: From Bussa’s Rebellion to Removing Queen Elizabeth as the Head of State
Happy belated Independence Day, Barbados! On November 30th, 1966, this Caribbean country gained independence from the British. To celebrate, we are exploring the country’s resistance to colonialism, from the colonial period until now
Celebrating Mauritanian Cuisine on Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Mauritania! On November 28th, 1960, this Northwestern African country gained independence from the French. To celebrate, we are exploring the country’s delicious cuisine.