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Here is how much former President Obama earned after leaving the White House
When Barack Obama was elected in 2008, he became the first African-American president of the U.S. to the joy and chagrin of many, none of whom can deny that his election was a historic moment, not only in America but the world over. Born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961, to a Kenyan father and…
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How it took just four minutes for ‘Sing Sing’ actor JJ Velazquez to be exonerated of wrongful conviction after over 20 years in prison
After over two decades behind bars for a crime he did not commit, Jon-Adrian Velazquez was...
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From ‘devil’s child’ to the stage, here are 5 things trailblazing ballerina Michaela DePrince will be remembered for
Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a Sierra Leonean-American ballet dancer, died at 29 on September...
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Beyoncé dominated the charts with Cowboy Carter, but gets zero nominations from Country Music Awards?
Famous American singer Beyoncé did not receive a single nomination at the Country Music...
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Besides Senegal, these are the only African countries with satellites in space
As of August 19, 2024, only 17 African countries have launched satellites, according to SpaceHubs Africa. The total number of satellites launched by these countries is 61, with South Africa launching the...
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I am a Gen Z Christian. Here is why the Paris Olympics ceremonies were blasphemous and a red flag for today’s youth
As a Gen Z faith-based commentator, I must express my deep concerns about the recently concluded Paris Olympics. To put it bluntly, I’m relieved the games are over, but I’m also keenly aware...
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Job seeker got turned away from a job interview for this outfit. Was the employer wrong?
TikToker Tyreshia has the internet confused. She recently shared on her page that she had been told to “get changed” after showing up to an interview wearing black shorts, a white top, and...
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Here’s what’s inside the bag with the million-dollar price tag
When Pharrell Williams finally showcased his $1 million bag, we expected… not this! A commenter on Reddit asked, “Is the bag filled with $998,000?? That’s the only way it’s worth...
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I am an African immigrant. Here is why America needs Kamala Harris in the White House now more than ever.
Have you ever been told you don’t belong because of how you look, speak, or where you come from? As an immigrant who has journeyed from Cameroon to Canada and finally to the United States, I have...
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Meet the Ugandan man with 12 wives, 102 children and 578 grandchildren
Musa Hasahya Kasera of Uganda is filled with anxiety and sleepless nights over the uncertainty starring him concerning the future of his large immediate family. At 68, Hasahya already has 12 wives, 102...
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5 signs that you may be a racist and what to do about it
Racism, in its many forms, has been a persistent issue throughout history. It’s easy to distance ourselves from the idea that we might harbor racist tendencies, especially if we consider ourselves...
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Smart or wrong? NYC couple make guests pay $333 to attend their wedding
It is common knowledge that weddings have become quite expensive. According to The Knot’s 2021 Real Weddings Study, the average cost of a wedding in the United States was $28,000. So it only...
