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Who will be the next pope? These African cardinals could become the first pope from sub-Saharan Africa
Catholic Cardinals will soon meet to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, had passed away at age 88. Following his funeral, the College of Cardinals will enter a conclave to elect the next pontiff. The conclave usually begins…
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Who will be the next pope? These African cardinals could become the first pope from sub-Saharan Africa
Catholic Cardinals will soon meet to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis....
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Op-ed: An open apology to Canada and Mexico, from an American with Canadian roots and Mexican relatives
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The richest man in history was African; Here is how his epic pilgrimage changed the world!
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New details about mysterious structures found beneath Egypt’s Giza pyramids could rewrite human history: report
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History
Jazz: Thriving before and despite Storyville
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Dallas: First Black police officer fatally shot 2 months into the job honored after 128 years
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How a former slave opened Providence’s first restaurant and probably America’s first oyster bar
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New research reveals white skin evolved in Europeans 1,700 years ago
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How Fahteema Parrish’s construction company became the first Black woman-owned business to win this prestigious award
Kansas City, Missouri, is home to Parrish & Sons Construction, a thriving construction company with a unique distinction; it is led by Fahteema Parrish, a Black woman defying norms in an industry dominated by men. With over ten years in the field, her firm handles excavation, grading, demolition, and more, leaving its mark on major…
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How this family of 4 generations is making it work under 1 roof
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How Alma Asinobi exposed passport privilege despite making history traveling to all 7 continents with a Nigerian passport
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Car traveling 105 mph stopped by police, bride late for her wedding found inside
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Business
How Fahteema Parrish’s construction company became the first Black woman-owned business to win this prestigious award
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How these 21-year-old Yale juniors raised $3M in 14 days for their AI social network, Series
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