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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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Pope Greeted By Crowds Of Women In South Sudan, Backs Girls’ Schools
Pope Francis continued his tour of South Sudan with a visit to St. Teresa’s Cathedral in Juba […]
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Profiling Blind Lemon Jefferson, An American Blues And Gospel Singer
“Blind Lemon Jefferson,” a guitarist and blues singer, was one of the most popular blues singers of […]
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Who Was Althea Gibson, The First Black Player To Ever Compete At Wimbledon?
Althea Gibson was an African-American professional golfer and tennis player who became the first Black athlete to […]
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Thousands Flock To ‘Pearl Of The Desert’ In Libya For Heritage Event
Tuareg traditions are being celebrated in the Libyan town of Ghadames, known as the “Pearl of the […]
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Pope Calls On Church Leaders In South Sudan To Challenge Injustice
As he began his first full day in South Sudan on Saturday, Pope Francis attempted to console […]
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Kenyan Solar Stoves May Reduce Cancer Risks Caused By Wood Burning
As data from around the world show that the number of cancer patients is increasing, some poorer […]
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Olduvai Gorge: The Rich Archaeological Site In East Africa Where Evidence Of The First Humans Was Found
The Olduvai Gorge is located between the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti National Park in the Great […]
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How Jean Louis-Michel Of Haiti Rose To Become Napoleon’s Best Swordsman
He was regarded as a pioneering Black fencing master of the nineteenth century. In France, Jean Louis-Michel […]
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What To Know About First Black Woman To Mount A Solo Show At The Whitney Museum Of American Art At Age 81
Alma Thomas, an African-American art teacher in Washington, D.C., is one of the legends who discovered their […]
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Facts About The 54th Massachusetts, The Forgotten Black Soldiers Who Rose From Doing Menial Jobs To Civil War Heroes
Massachusetts Governor John Andrew established the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry in response to Abraham Lincoln’s call for […]
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Tia Mowry Ventures Into Multi-Billion Dollar Haircare Market With Her Own Haircare Line At Walmart
Tia Mowry is an American actress best known for her role as Tia Landry in the sitcom […]
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Remembering Maria Williams, The First Black Woman Film Producer Whose Murder Remains Unsolved
She was a multifaceted woman. Some saw her as a teacher, while others in the community saw […]
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Zimbabwean Man Arrested For Defiling Mentally Challenged Neighbour
A 42-year-old man identified as Laison Chitumbwi has been arrested for reportedly defiling his 21-year-old mentally challenged […]
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Algeria And Senegal Ready For The Mega CHAN Final
At least 40,000 people are expected at the Stade Nelson Mandela in Algiers on Saturday for the […]
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2 Men Arrested in California Shooting That Killed 6, Including 10-Month-Old Baby
Authorities said two gang members were arrested on Friday, one after a shootout, in the January […]
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Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Mixon Had A Menacing Charge Against Him Dismissed
According to WCPO, a misdemeanor menacing charge against Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon was dropped on […]
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6th Police Officer Fired After Death of Tyre Nichols
A sixth Memphis cop involved in the arrest that resulted in Tyre Nichols’ death has been fired. […]
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Tennis Star, Nick Kyrgios Admits Assaulting Ex-girlfriend In Act Of “Stupidity” But Avoids Conviction
Tennis star, Nick Kyrgios has pleaded guilty to assaulting his ex-girlfriend in Australia. A magistrate in the […]
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SO SAD: South African Student Allegedly Stabbed To Death By Her Boyfriend
A third-year student of Tshwane University of Technology has died after she was allegedly stabbed by her […]
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Uganda: Radio Station Manager Arrested For Assaulting Female Presenter | Video
Police in Kanungu District, Uganda, have arrested a radio station manager, Nelson Twinamasiko, for assaulting female presenter […]