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Philip Emeagwali: The Nigerian-Born Computer Scientist Whose Work on Parallel Computing Inspired a Generation of African Innovators
From overcoming the disruptions of the Nigerian Civil War to becoming a prominent figure in high-performance…
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Gladys West: The Black Mathematician Whose Groundbreaking Work Helped Make GPS Technology Possible
How a determined African-American woman from rural Virginia helped shape modern navigation through mathematics, satellite technology…
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Nigerian-Born Lawyer Shirley Emehelu Makes History as New Jersey’s First Immigrant Lieutenant Governor in the US
Nigerian-born American lawyer Shirley U. Emehelu has made history after being appointed Lieutenant Governor of New…
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The Underground Railroad: How Enslaved Black Americans Risked Their Lives to Escape Slavery
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Absa 2023 L’Atelier Art Competition for Young Visual Artists Across Africa
The Absa L’Atelier is a leading Pan-African art competition. It has been running for 37 years and is hosted […]
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King’s College London Africa Studentships 2023-2024: African Fashion
This project seeks to understand how fashion producers in Africa use knowledge, technology, capital, and inputs to […]
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Victor Osimhen Seals Napoli’s First Serie A Crown In 33 Years
Napoli won the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years thanks to Victor Osimhen’s equalizer against […]
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Anna Batelli ’25 Wins Prestigious Gilman International Scholarship
Anna Batelli ’25 has been awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship from the U.S. Department of State […]
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Korbin Horton Awarded Hoff Family Arts Scholarship
On Friday, April 28, at a special reception at the Hoff Family Arts & Culture Center, Korbin […]
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2023 KIWA Scholarship Winner Announced
One graduating senior from the four-county region of Lyon, Sioux, Osceola, and O’Brien Counties receives a $1,500 […]
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Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Song Copyright Case
Ed Sheeran, the British singer, has won the copyright case over ‘Thinking Out Loud’, his Grammy-winning song. […]
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Priyanka Chopra Reveals She Fell Into depression After Botched Nose Job
Bollywood star and former Miss World, Priyanka Chopra has recounted how a botched facial surgery saw her […]
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George Foreman Sued by Family Member over Sexual Assault
Former American boxer, George Foreman has been accused of child sexual abuse by a third woman, who […]
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Saudi Arabia to Start Welcoming LGBTQ Tourists
LGBTQ tourists can now visit Saudi Arabia, according to the kingdom’s official tourism site. The shift […]
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Interpol Says 11,000 Stolen Artefacts Seized In Europe Crackdown
According to Interpol, 60 persons were detained across Europe last year in a raid that resulted in […]
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UK Crowning Fuels Calls To Return Royal Gems To South Africa
The coronation of King Charles III has rekindled calls for Britain to return to South Africa the […]
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PSG Boosts Security After Protests Target Neymar And Messi
Paris Saint-Germain have ordered extra security at the club’s training ground and at the homes of Lionel […]
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Portuguese City To Honour Ronaldo With Medal For His ‘Passion’
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to add to his collection of medals with one from the city of […]
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Black Farmers in Tennessee Sell Family-Owned Land in Historic Multi-Million Dollar Deal
A group of over 30 African American families who owned 48 acres of land in Collierville, Tennessee, […]
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How the Family of US Track and Field Star Tori Bowie Reacted to Her Death
The family of American sprinter and Olympic gold medalist Tori Bowie have spoken out following her tragic […]
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Russia Issues New Military Threat to NATO, US Over Reports US Troops Will Deploy to Finland
Russia has warned NATO and the United States that if NATO utilizes Finnish territory, it would face […]
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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Given Standing Ovation at International Criminal Court, The Hague
On Thursday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy earned a standing ovation before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in […]
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Lionel Messi: Saudi Arabian Government ‘Preparing the Biggest Offer in Football History’
According to reports, the Saudi government is planning a massive attempt to get Lionel Messi to the […]
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Donald Trump Blasts Meghan Markle for ‘Disrespecting’ the Queen
Donald Trump, the former US president, has criticized Meghan Markle for her behavior of the Queen, saying […]