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Nigerian-Born Politician Segun Adeyina Re-Elected to Georgia State House for Third Term in Landslide Victory
Nigerian-born American politician Segun Adeyina has secured another victory in the United States, winning re-election to…
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Eritrean-American Joe Neguse Wins Fifth Term in US Congress After Colorado Election Victory
Eritrean-American Congressman Joe Neguse has secured re-election to a fifth term in the United States House…
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Ghanaian-American Adrian Boafo Makes History With Election to U.S. House of Representatives for Maryland’s 5th District
A new generation of African-descended political leadership is emerging in the United States as 32-year-old Ghanaian-American…
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Gabe Amo: Son of Ghanaian Father and Liberian Mother Re-Elected to U.S. House of Representatives
Ghanaian-Liberian American Congressman Gabe Amo has secured re-election to the United States House of Representatives, retaining…
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What To Know About Degas A. Wright, An Investment Analyst
Degas A. Wright, an investment analyst, was born in Lithonia, Georgia, in April 1963. Wright graduated from […]
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Nigerian-Born Amanda Azubuike Becomes Brigadier-General In US Army
A military woman of Nigerian descent, Amanda Azubuike has been promoted from Lieutenant-Colonel to Brigadier-General of the […]
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The Story Of Charles Jackson French, The “Hero of the Solomons” and The “Human Tugboat”
After a daring rescue in the Pacific during World War II, Petty Officer 1st Class Charles […]
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Nicholas Brown: First Black American to Serve as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington
Nicholas (“Nick”) Brown is the Western District of Washington’s first African American United States Attorney. Brown […]
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Latasha Causey Becomes First Black Woman Track President In NASCAR History
Phoenix Raceway is gearing up to launch a new superior set to lead the track in 2023 […]
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Dwyane Wade’s Ex-Wife Accuses Him Of ‘Pressuring’ Their Daughter Zaya’s Gender Change For Financial Gain
Dwyane Wade is being called out by his ex-wife, who accused the NBA star of exploiting their […]
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This 78-Year-Old Black Explorer Has Traveled To More Than 50 Countries In 5 Decades
J.R. Harris, a veteran and Black explorer, has spent the last half-century trekking around the world, visiting […]
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Vanilla Beane: Washington DC’s ‘Hat Lady’ Dies at 103
The owner of Washington’s most acclaimed hat and bridal shop passed away after working as an elevator […]
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UFC Champion Conor McGregor’s Family Denies His Mother Wore Blackface for Halloween
The UFC star, Conor McGregor, is standing by his mom after facing public scrutiny for her […]
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Liberian Rebel Leader, Kunti Kamara Sentenced To Life In Prison
Former Liberian rebel leader Kunti Kamara was found guilty by the Paris court of appeal of numerous […]
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South African Police Discovers 21 Bodies Of Suspected Illegal Miners
South African police are investigating the discovery of at least 21 bodies suspected of being illegal miners […]
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Conakry Stadium Massacre Trial Continues In Guinean Capital
In Guinea, the trial of former dictator, Moussa Dadis Camara, and his co-defendants for their role in […]
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Kenya Airways To Lose Daily $2.5m If Pilots Strike
Kenya Airways is likely to lose an estimated 300 million shillings ($2.5 million) per day if the […]
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Floods Strike A Blow To Tourism Around Senegal’s Pink Lake And Salt Industry
Senegal’s renowned Pink lake may be in danger. At the height of the rainy season in August, […]
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Remembering Clara Olivia Byrd Baker, Black American Educator and Civic Leader
Clara Olivia Byrd Baker was a teacher who dedicated her life to inspiring her students to continue […]
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Who Was Dr. Elizabeth Coles, Liberian-Born American Missionary?
The National Association of Ministers’ Wives was founded by Dr. Elizabeth Coles. Cole’s parents were both missionaries […]
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Couple Who Started T-Shirt Business From The Garage, Now Design For The U.S. Army
Rose and Tony Jean, a black couple, are the founders of T-shirt Mayhem, a business they started […]
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Dutch Judge Rules Jamaican Reggae Star Will Continue Serving Sentence For Attempted Manslaughter
Jah Cure, the Jamaican reggae star convicted of attempted manslaughter in the Netherlands, will serve his six-year sentence, […]
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Man Charged With Murder Of Woman Who Allegedly Informed His Wife About Their Affair
Authorities in Milwaukee have charged two men with murder in the death of a 20-year-old woman who […]
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Connecticut Woman Gives Birth On Flight To Dominican Republic
A pregnant Connecticut woman who was six weeks pregnant unexpectedly gave birth to her son on a […]