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Popular black artists whose life choices killed them in their prime
In no way should someone’s choices be used to determine how they will meet their demise. Death is never a laughing matter, especially when it occurs under circumstances we deem as sad, untimely or...
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The Zong Massacre: The unforgettable 1781 incident which saw 133 slaves thrown into the Atlantic
On November 29, December 1 and other days later in 1781, 85 Ghanaian men, women and children were thrown overboard The Zong, a slave ship that was due to arrive in Jamaica. In protest, 10 more slaves jumped...
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The unsung Ghanaian slave who fought to end slavery in 1787
Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, a Ghanaian native sold into slavery at the age of 13 is famously known for saving Henry Demane, a kidnapped slave from being shipped off to the West Indies in 1786. Cugoano immediately...
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Outrage at white American woman who killed rare black giraffe in SA for fun
There are a few African countries that allow animals to be hunted for no other reason than sport. Despite its economic and environmental ramifications, tourists who are willing to pay top bills are...
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Bermuda loses battle to ban same sex marriages, judge rules in favor of gay couples
On June 6, Bermuda Chief Justice Ian Kawaley gave the go-ahead for same-sex couples on the Caribbean island to marry – for the second time. In May 2017 the Supreme Court legalized the right for gay...
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5 African female DJs who are spinning turntables like crazy
Deejaying is known to be a heavily male-dominated field. Nevertheless, there are women who are breaking ground by simply stepping outside of the norm and pursuing their dreams on their terms. In Africa,...
