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Remembering George Washington Carver, the revolutionary agricultural scientist who died on this day in 1943
Today marks the anniversary of the death of George Washington Carver, an agricultural scientist and inventor who revolutionized the farming industry. Born into slavery before it was outlawed, Carver pursued...
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Celebrating Antonieta de Barros, the first Black woman elected to the Brazilian Federal Congress
Antonieta de Barros was a pioneering journalist, educator, and social activist who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights and empowerment of women and people of color in Brazil. Born in 1901, she...
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Honoring King Pelé: 11 things you probably didn’t know about the greatest footballer of all time
On the evening of December 29, 2022, the world was devastated by the news of the passing of the legendary Brazilian soccer player, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known to the world as King Pelé. Pelé,...
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The untold story of Black soldiers fighting in the Russia-Ukraine war
The Russia-Ukraine war, which began in 2014 when Russia annexed Crimea, has been a complex and often confusing conflict that has claimed the lives of thousands of soldiers and civilians. But one aspect...
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The story of Brazil’s first black president who concealed his African roots and posed as a white man for years
Nilo Peçanha was a man of many mysteries. Born in Brazil in the late 1800s, Peçanha rose to power as a political leader and eventually became the President of Brazil in 1910. Despite his...
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Celebrating the new year African-style: 5 fascinating traditions to explore
The start of a new year is a time for celebration and reflection, and people around the world mark this occasion with a variety of traditions and rituals. African New Year traditions are particularly rich...
