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Faces of Black Excellence
Poet and icon of the Black arts movement Nikki Giovanni dies at 81 following third cancer diagnosis
Trailblazing poet, writer, activist, educator, and icon of the Black arts movement Nikki Giovanni passed away on Monday at the age of 81. Per NPR, Giovanni’s passing came after she was diagnosed with cancer for the third time. Renée Watson, an author and friend of Giovanni, announced her death in a statement. “We will forever…
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This Bermudian scientist is pioneering inclusive genetic research to improve healthcare in the Caribbean
Bermudian scientist Dr. Carika Weldon is reshaping the future of healthcare in the Caribbean....
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Spelman College unveils LaTanya Richardson Jackson and Samuel L. Jackson Performing Arts Center
Spelman College celebrated its annual homecoming with a high-profile dedication, unveiling...
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Thelma Mothershed Wair, Little Rock Nine member who integrated Arkansas school, dies aged 83
Thelma Mothershed Wair, a member of the group of nine teenagers who made history in 1957 when...
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Daniel Kaluuya to get statue installed in his honor in London
British-Ugandan actor Daniel Kaluuya shot into superstardom after his 2017 breakout film, Get Out. The 35-year-old’s stellar performance in the psychological horror film has yet landed him another...
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‘He made us who we are’: Masai Ujiri gets emotional while paying tribute to Dikembe Mutombo [WATCH]
The relationship between Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri and Dikembe Mutombo transcended beyond basketball as they were very good friends. Besides mentoring Ujiri, the pair also worked together and...
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The history of Belmont, an upscale Black suburb in Maryland that was halted by White developers
In 1906, four Black businessmen – Charles Cuney, Michel Dumas, James Neill, and Alexander Sautterwhite – set their sights on creating an upscale Black suburb in Maryland. They subsequently...
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Meet the Nigerian teen from Kano whose remarkable device helps the blind ‘see’ their surroundings
Meet 18-year-old Khalifa Aminu; he is behind the groundbreaking invention that has everyone talking. His sensory glasses, which he started developing in 2023, can help the visually impaired navigate their...
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Ghanaian Software Engineer recruited by Apple after winning local competition
Faith Sobe Cyril, winner of the Ghanaian Sharks Quiz season 3 and a recent graduate of Academic City University College, has secured a position as a Software Engineer at Apple in London, UK. Cyril, who...
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Meet the African designer behind Arsenal’s new kit
Arsenal’s striking new kit is making waves for its links to Africa. The English Premier League giant has had players who were either born in Africa or represented the continent internationally so...
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Nigerian visits 150 fast food restaurants in 24 hours to break Guinness World Record previously held by an American
Nigerian foodie and content creator Munachimso Brian Nwana now holds the world record for the most fast food restaurants visited in 24 hours, Guinness World Records said on Wednesday. The previous record...
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Student overcomes abusive home to graduate as valedictorian: ‘I discovered a strength that I never knew I had’
The valedictorian of a Brooklyn FDNY-focused high school, who overcame an abusive household and found refuge in her studies, celebrated graduation alongside her classmates. “Growing up in an abusive...
