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The tragic story of the Bus 174 kidnapping in Brazil
On June 12, 2000, a shocking event took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that would become one of the most disturbing moments in the country’s history. Sandro do Nascimento, a Black man from a low-income neighborhood in Rio, hijacked a city bus and held its passengers hostage for several hours. The event was broadcast…
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The troubled life and death of Katoucha Niane, the Guinean supermodel who rose to fame in the 80s
Someone once said: “Fear blocks the intelligent understanding of life”. He explained that...
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How Falou Ngom’s discovery of his father’s handwritten documents turned into an argument that African literacy pre-existed western influences
Fallou Ngom was born in the small West African country of Senegal in 1960. His father, Shaykh...
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The rise of Anderson Silva: A look at the career of one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time
Anderson Silva, also known as “The Spider,” was born on April 14th, 1975 in São Paulo,...
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Why the future of electric vehicles depends on Africa
As the world is racing to curb lethargic emissions and save the world from further damage, many countries are now looking for cleaner sources of energy to end the use of harmful energy sources that are...
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Michael Jackson: the highs and lows that shaped his legacy
Michael Jackson was a global superstar and a cultural icon. Known as the “King of Pop,” Jackson’s career spanned over four decades and he became one of the most successful and influential musicians...
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The most widely read, translated and studied African novel you should know
Things Fall Apart, the maiden novel of the literary giant from Nigeria, Chinua Achebe, remains the most widely read, translated, and studied African Novel and occupies a vital role in African literature....
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10 fascinating facts about Alessandro de’ Medici, the Black prince of Florence and Europe’s first Black head of state
Alessandro de’ Medici was a complex and influential figure in European history who challenged traditional notions of power and identity. As the first Black head of state in Europe, his story is one that...
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Jamaican-born Thom Bell, Philadelphia Soul Music co-creator and producer has not been recognized by his country of birth
The Jamaican authorities and those with social capital, those hegemonic power bearers in Jamaica have always amazed me. I am referring to the persons in particular empowered to select or nominate citizens...
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How this south African doctor became the first to perform a successful human-to-human heart transplant 56 years ago
Fifty-six years ago, South African Cardiac Surgeon Christiaan Neethling Barnard performed the first successful human-to-human heart transplant at the Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa....
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8 things to know about Kylian Mbappe, the first Black highest-paid football player in the world
At the just-ended FIFA World Cup tournament, Kylian Mbappe came on top as the star of the tournament with his impressive performance and records, and even though his side did not win the international...
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Museveni’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is a bad idea. Here’s why
On December 2, 2022, the Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni, issued new COVID-19 rules. Museveni said no one would be allowed to enter public places without an up-to-date vaccination certificate. The COVID-19...
