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EFF- We Do Not Mourn Elizabeth

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is a radical and militant economic emancipation movement, formed in the year 2013 with the aim of bringing together revolutionary, militant activists, community-based organizations as well as lobby groups under the umbrella of the political party pursuing…

All Africa America Politics by Samantha Johnas May 18, 2022

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Biden is Sponsoring Regime Change in Black Countries

Ever since Joe Biden became President, there has been an uptick in regime change related activity in black majority countries around the world in the Caribbean and in Africa. Unlike the French, they do not use their military. Instead they are using…

All Africa Gamechangers Politics Southern Africa by John Akina June 17, 2021

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Kenneth Kaunda: Zambia’s President & Freedom Fighter Dead at 97

Former Zambian President and Freedom Fighter Kenneth Kaunda has died at the age of 97. Kaunda was being treated at a military hospital in the capital, Lusaka at the time of his death. Kenneth David Kaunda, born April 28, 1924 in Lubwa, near Chinsali, Northern Rhodesia…

America Culture Featured Politics by Editor March 4, 2021

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Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in his Own Words

Amazon removed this documentary from its collection during Black History Month and offered the producers no explanation. However, the documentary remains available on several other platforms. With unprecedented access, the producers interviewed Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Virginia, for over 30…

Featured Gamechangers Politics Society by Ana Mosioa-Tunya February 8, 2021

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Roger Boka: Zimbabwe’s Banking Pioneer & Wealth Creator

Zimbabwe's Roger Boka was a visionary and an economic freedom fighter. He broke the economic glass ceiling when he launched the first black owned Merchant Bank in Zimbabwe, United Merchant Bank. Prior to Boka's launch, Zimbabwean banking had been dominated by foreign…

Culture Featured Politics by Ana Mosioa-Tunya July 22, 2019

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How Chief Chingaira defeated Cecil John Rhodes’ Army at Makoni

“Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed l about the body of Moses, durst m not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.” Jude 1:9-10 KJV This statement or verse begs the question…

Central Africa Culture Featured Politics by Editor April 15, 2019

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A Brief History of Queen Verónica I Guterres Kandala Kingwanga (1681–1721)

The Great Verónica I Guterres Kandala Kingwanga, ruled from 1681 to 1721, and consolidated the control of the Guterres dynasty while creating a lasting precedent for female rulers. Verónica is believed to have been a pious Christian, but also a fervent believer in Matamba's independence. In…

Africans With Global Voices Business Culture Featured Politics West Africa by Editor April 5, 2019

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The Political Life of Kwame Nkrumah (1945-1957)

Kwame Nkrumah was born in 1909, in the south west part of the Gold Coast (present day Ghana). His father was goldsmith who belonged to the Nzima tribe. Nkrumah was educated at the Roman Catholic Mission School and the great secondary school…

Africans With Global Voices Business Culture Europe Featured Land Issues Politics Video West Africa by Editor November 30, 2018

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The Origins of the Asante/Ashante Kingdom

The origins of the Ashante in modern day Ghana West Africa started about 1650, in what was known as the gold trade route in the forest land. Several groups lived in the area namely the Twi, the Bono, the Takyiman plus the…

Africans With Global Voices America Featured Politics by Editor September 25, 2018

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Berry Gordy: 1960s Music Industry Game-changer

How it All Began Many of today's celebrated black business leaders include Nigeria's Aliko Dangote, Sudan's Mo Ibrahim, and Zimbabwe's Strive Masiyiwa. We celebrate entertainment moguls such as Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan or Bob Johnson. But before these black success stories, there…