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  ‘Black Eden,’ the American town black people visited to escape segregation until the 1960s

  Bridget Boakye

  These days, young black people troop to the beaches of Miami, Florida, or to the outskirts of Massachusetts and New York to places like Martha’s Vineyard and the Poconos for vacation. But there was...

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  The Meredith March, how one little-known man risked his life so that Black people would not be afraid to vote in the U.S.

  Bridget Boakye

  Sadly, we only celebrate our heroes and pioneers when they are no longer with us. But the case of  James Meredith is different. The civil rights activist, endeared by many, including iconic leaders...

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  Is the hype about moving back to Africa a scam?

  Bridget Boakye

  There is so much talk about moving back to Africa. Especially among first and second generation African immigrants, the idea of breaking the mould in the West and forging one’s path while contributing...

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  Meet Sarah Rector, the 12-year-old who became America’s youngest black millionaire in 1913

  Bridget Boakye

  With the recent buzz and debate over America’s soon to be youngest ‘ self-made’ billionaire, Kylie Jenner, it makes sense to unearth other notorious rags to riches stories, especially...

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  Ghana is generally warm; why are people wearing winter coats?

  Bridget Boakye

  My friend recently shared a post on Instagram where she talked about the winter coat syndrome in Ghana. In the post, she shared a picture of winter jackets lined up somewhere on one of Accra side streets...

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  The little-known luxurious train that offers a spectacular safari across southern Africa

  Bridget Boakye

  Africa is growing as a tourist hotspot for many young people around the world and unearthing more of its landmark gems only continues to strengthen its appeal. Take the case of the little-known Pride of...

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