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How Chad came to have its name
One of the biggest countries by landmass in Africa, the central African country of Chad is blessed with oil, gold and uranium. The landlocked country shares borders with up to six other countries, namely: Libya to the north; Nigeria and Cameroon to the southwest; Niger to the west; the Central African Republic to the south…
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‘Our Statue of Liberty is gone’: Why the fallen 400-yr-old cotton tree in Sierra Leone is a national treasure
In Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, is a giant kapok tree residents call the “Cotton...
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The real story behind Tina Turner’s classic hit ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It’
When “What’s Love Got To Do With It” was released in 1984, it soon got to the...
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The wonders of nature: How the Sahara desert could be larger than the USA
The Sahara Desert is growing in ways that make it compete in size with larger countries over...
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Black History: Here are some notable events you probably didn’t know occurred in the month of April
As April 2023 comes to an end, we continue to recognize some emancipation struggles and unprecedented achievements of many Black heroes who made sacrifices for the good of future generations. Still celebrating...
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Breaking Barriers of Love: the inspiring story of the couple who helped lift the ban on interracial marriage
Interracial marriage was illegal prior to 1967. However, one bold couple turned things around and paved the way for its repeal in Virginia and other states in the United States. Though Mildred was black...
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This former slave operated a successful tobacco trade with the goal of purchasing his freedom
Lunsford Lane was spurred on into entrepreneurship by the burning desire to purchase his freedom as an enslaved African. He began learning the basics of trading at a younger age when he sold peaches on...
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How Charles H. James III turned a family business worth $4m into $140m in less than 20 years
Charles H. James III made news headlines when he was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the oldest black-owned business in the United States. The business was established in 1883 by his great-grandfather,...
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This chef started her business to raise funds for her church and became an overnight success
Her journey is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering passion for food. Despite a sharp distinction between racial acceptance at Fort Worth and the Pinky Woods of Crockett, Texas, where she...
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A look at Harry Belafonte’s first trip to Africa- and how it changed his life
Harry Belafonte is known for his incredible music and acting career, but his philanthropic work and activism for social justice causes are just as important to his legacy. His first trip to Africa in 1966...
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Quilombola Territory in Brazil is officially declared a Nigerian-Yoruba ethnic territory
On March 19, 2023, the highly-revered monarch and custodian of the Yoruba culture and tradition worldwide, His Majesty Oba Adeyeye Babatunde Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II CFR (the Ooni of Ifé), declared Quilombola...
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Did you know Birmingham was home to the largest black Caribbean population in the UK?
Did you know that the city of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, was once home to the largest Black Caribbean population in the country? This can be dated back to the mid-20th century when Caribbean immigrants...
