Celebrating Seven Black Women in Medicine That You Should Know
August is Women’s Month in South Africa and we’re ending it off celebrating seven inspiring Black women in medicine who are true trail-blazers.
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Sierra Leone Offers Citizenship to African Diasporans with Sierra Leonean Ancestry
Through a partnership with African Ancestry and African American businessman Diallo Sumbry, who also played a monumental role in creating Ghana’s ‘Year of Return’ campaign, the country’s president announced that people who could prove they have Sierra Leonean DNA were eligible for Sierra Leonean citizenship.
Did You Know These Celebs Were Trinidadian/Tobagonian? We’re Celebrating Trinidad and Tobago’s Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Trinidad and Tobago! On August 31st, 1962, this Caribbean country gained independence from the United Kingdom. Today we are exploring the country’s multi-cultural identity and renowned people of Trinidadian and Tobagonian descent
Celebrate The Late King of Pop On His Birthday
Michael Jackson’s sixth studio album, Thriller, was released in 1982, boasting seven Top 10 hits.
Youth and the Revolution: How the Young Population Contributed to Many Historical Moments
Young people make up the majority of the world’s population and are the demographic group most influenced by any country’s socioeconomic and political changes. The notion of a new generation…
Economic Growth and Baka or ‘Pygmy’ Discrimination: Celebrating Gabon Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Gabon! On August 17th, 1960, this central African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the country’s economic growth, and the current state of the country’s earliest settlers, the Baka tribe
Congo Charting New Energy Paths: Congo Brazzaville Independence Day
appy Independence Day, Congo Brazzaville! On August 15th, 1960, this central African country gained independence from France. Today we are honoring the country by exploring initiatives that are propelling access to energy in the country.
5 African Philosophers Everyone Should Know About
For decades, philosophers have been discussing the essence of African philosophy. African philosophy has a long and illustrious past that calls for connecting the substance of African philosophical inquiry to the larger context of its intellectual and social history.
Central African Republic Independence Day: What Corruption and Civil War Has Disrupted
Happy Independence Day, Central African Republic (CAR). On August 13th, 1960, this central African country gained independence from France. Today we explore the country’s people and culture, and how they have been affected by the ongoing armed conflict.
The Life and Legacy of Idriss Deby: Chad Independence Day
Happy Independence Day, Chad. On August 11th, 1960, this north-central African country gained independence from the French. Today we are exploring the life and legacy of the former president of Chad, Iddris Deby.