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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
The history of slavery in the United States is filled with heartbreaking stories of oppression,…
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South African President Ramaphosa Declares State Of Disaster Over Electricity Crisis
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday declared a state of national disaster in an attempt to […]
Politics
Nigerian Government Orders Closure Of Universities Ahead Of Polls
The Nigerian government has directed that universities and inter-university centres close between 22 February and 14 March […]
Sports
South African Rugby Player Killed By Hawaii Police Had CTE
According to autopsy results, a former professional rugby player from South Africa who was shot by police months […]
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12 Phenomenal Black Women Who Have Made An Impact Through Sports
Sports are typically portrayed as a male-dominated domain. Women have made great strides in recent years, emerging […]
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9 Black Heirs Poised To Inherit Fortunes From Their Rich Parents
Legacy-building and generational wealth are now hot topics in the Black community, after years of silence. […]
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Black Woman Founder Unveils World’s First Two Part Charging System Portable Device
Women were once thought to be unsuitable for careers in science and technology. Nonetheless, some women made […]
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This Woman Made $1 Million Selling T-Shirts While Working 9 To 5 In Less Than 3 Years. Here’s How She Did It
Tees of Life, a T-shirt brand with inspirational messages aimed primarily at women, was founded in 2020 […]
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Everything You Need To Know About Floyd Mayweather’s Nine Skyscrapers In New York
Floyd Mayweather has one of the world’s most enviable boxing records. He has fought 50 times and […]
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Texas Man Arrested For Stealing Zoo Monkeys Says He’d Do It Again If Released
According to court documents, a Texas man arrested on suspicion of stealing two emperor tamarin monkeys from […]
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Edith Jones, Inspired By Her Sister’s Death, Made History At The University of Arkansas School of Medicine and Saved Lives
None of her life’s challenges sparked her ambition more than the death of her sister. She was […]
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This South African Entrepreneur Is Transforming Caterpillars Into World’s Famous Biscuits And Chocolates
Caterpillars, also known as mopane worms in South Africa, are a valuable source of protein that is […]
Business & Opportunities
In A Rare Move, Over 1,000 Haitian Garment Workers Will Receive A $1 Million Payout A Year After The Factory Closed
PVH Corp., the American corporation that owns the Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein clothing lines, has agreed […]
Business & Opportunities
Black Entrepreneur Launches Luggage Covers and Travel Accessories Celebrating African Culture
Meet Teya “D-Globetrotter” Dalton, a world traveler turned entrepreneur behind The Passport Hustle, a Black-owned line of […]
Sports
Man United Star, Marcus Rashford Is Fined £574 And Handed Six Points On His Licence
Manchester United star, Marcus Rashford has been fined and handed six points on his driver’s licence after […]
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UNHCR And EU Support Rwandan Reception Of Migrants From Libya
During a visit to the Gashora transit centre, the European Union ambassador to Rwanda announces €22 million […]
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Ethiopian Government Announces Sale Of 45% Capital Of Ethio Telecom
The Ethiopian government announced on Thursday the sale of 45% of the capital of the public operator […]
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Cholera Kills Over 1,200 In Malawi
The World Health Organization announced Thursday (Feb. 9) that Malawi’s deadliest cholera outbreak has killed at least […]
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Eritrea’s President Calls Tigray Rights Abuse Claims A ‘Fantasy’
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki said Thursday that allegations of rights abuses by Eritrean troops in Ethiopia’s Tigray […]
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‘Millet Is The New Maize’ As Food Insecurity Piles Pressure
Jestina Nyamukunguvengu picks up a hoe and slices through the soil of her fields in Zimbabwe’s arid […]
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Italian-Haitian Designer Stella Jean Denounces Lack Of Diversity, Begins Hunger Strike
Stella Jean, an Italian-Haitian designer, accused Italy’s National Fashion Chamber on Wednesday of reducing support for WAMI, […]