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African Diaspora International Film Festival

The African Diaspora International Film Festival begins in Washington D.C. on August 21- August 23-, 2015. The following are some of the films and documentaries to be featured. For more information visit DC ADIFF 2015 NJINGA QUEEN OF ANGOLA In the 17th century, a…

Africans With Global Voices America Video by Editor August 10, 2015

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Zimbabwe’s Historymaker Maponga Learns the Power of Social Media

Stansly Maponga made history when he became the first Zimbabwean American to play in the American National Football League (NFL). Zimbabwe is the small Southern African country with the highest literacy rate in the whole of Africa surpassing South Africa and Nigeria…

Africans With Global Voices America by Editor July 28, 2015

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Obama’s Historic Speech at African Union

Mandela Hall African Union Headquarters Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you so much. Madam Chairwoman, thank you so much for your kind words and your leadership. To Prime Minister Hailemariam, and the people of Ethiopia -- once again, thank you for your…

Africans With Global Voices America by Editor July 26, 2015

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President Obama’s Speech at Global Entrepreneurship Summit

Thank you so much, President Kenyatta, for your timely remarks, your warm welcome, and the great work that has gone into hosting this summit. It is wonderful to be back in Kenya. (Applause.) Niaje wasee! (Applause.) Hawayuni! (Applause and laughter.) I’m proud…

Africans With Global Voices America Video by Editor July 16, 2015

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Bill Cosby Famous Speech on Education & Parenting

Ladies and gentlemen, I really have to ask you to seriously consider what you've heard, and now this is the end of the evening so to speak. I heard a prize fight manager say to his fellow who was losing badly, “David,…

America Gamechangers by Editor July 2, 2015

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Tennis Rising Star: Dustin Brown

Jamaican-German Dustin Brown, currently ranked No. 102 easily defeated No. 10 seed Rafael Nadal, sending the two-time champion home early from Wimbledon. Who is Dustin Brown? Born: December 8, 1984 Occupation: Professional Tennis Player (singles and doubles) ATP Ranking: 102 He lived in Germany from 1984 to…

America Culture Gamechangers Politics Society by Editor June 29, 2015

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Lessons From Dr. Carter Woodson That Are Relevant Today

First published in 1933, but the Miseducation of the Negro still offers insightful commentary on the causes and solutions to the success of black people. The Book: The thesis of Dr. Woodson's book is that African-Americans of his day were being culturally indoctrinated,…

Africans With Global Voices America Culture ReVision by Editor June 25, 2015

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Africans vs. African Americans

Peres Owino, a filmaker who grew up in Kenya confronts the issues between African immigrants and African-Americans in the United States. She engages Africans and African-Americans in a dialogue about the misconceptions they have which are fueled by various stereotypes. She believes…

Africans With Global Voices America by Editor June 22, 2015

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CDC Data Changing the Narrative of Black Fatherhood

A CDC study conducted between 2006-2010 is changing the narrative about black fatherhood. FATHERS WHO LIVE WITH THEIR CHILDREN 1. 70% of black dads said they bathed, diapered or dressed those kids every day, compared with 60% of white fathers and 45% of Latino…

America Gamechangers Politics by Editor June 8, 2015

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Serena Williams Best Tennis Player Ever

Serena Williams first made history when she won her first Grand Slam at Age 17. There was much jubilation in the world for anyone who loves the quintessential American story of winning against the odds. Yet even at height of her career…