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New documentary chronicles story of Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American legislator
Ilhan Omar, the first Somali-American lawmaker based in Minneapolis, is the subject of a new documentary titled “Time for Ilhan.” The film was directed by Norah Shapiro and will be screened...
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Slavery assignment goes wrong as Texas teacher demands its positive aspects
Students at a San Antonio, Texas charter school were asked to complete an assignment that soon won’t be forgotten. The teacher who led the assignment at Great Hearts Monte Vista Charter School stated...
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Kaepernick receives the Ambassador of Conscience Award and some are in their feelings
In 2016, Colin Kaepernick made it his personal mission to combat police brutality. No matter the cost to him – financially, socially and emotionally, Kaepernick chose to stand alone for a cause he...
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Idris Elba set to star in new Netflix series reminiscent of his real life struggles
On Wednesday, Netflix revealed that Idris Elba, the sultry actor will be starring in a new series labelled, “Turn Up Charlie.” The show will have eight episodes. Elba is due to play a struggling...
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Jay Z and Issa Rae snag Peabody Awards for their powerful works
Star and creator of HBO series “Insecure” has just been bestowed with the prominent Peabody Award. Rapper Jay Z also received the award for his six-part documentary series, “Time: The...
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Omar ibn Said: The African Islamic scholar who died a slave in America
Omar ibn Said or Umar B. Sayyid was born in 1770 in Futa Toro, present-day Senegal. His family was wealthy and this afforded Said the chance to study under highly respected Islamic scholars. ...
