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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,…

Activism Africans With Global Voices Gamechangers Society Video by Editor June 18, 2015

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Sahara TV & Freedom of Expression

In the global environment, politics are both local and global. Freedom of Speech and expression is a universal right for all citizens in the world. It fosters democracy because leaders are held accountable by their people through the media. The media has…

Society by Editor May 13, 2015

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Why Inequality is Prevalent in South Africa

Presidents Zuma, Mandela & Mbeki The BBC recently conducted in depth interviews with different stakeholders about the reasons for inequality in South Africa. These insightful interviews offer a glimpse into issues that South Africa is facing and the roots of those problems. Some…

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The Best of TED Talks: Freeman Hrabowski & Mellody Hobson

FREEMAN HRABOWSKI During his 20-year run as president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), Freeman Hrabowski has transformed a young university into a research institution recognized as one of the most innovative in the country. His goal: continue building a campus…

Society by Editor January 7, 2015

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Forgotten History: Colonization of Kenya (1888- 1920)

The British East African Company was granted a charter in 1888, which led to the colonization of present day Kenya. When the company became bankrupt the British government took over administration of the colony which they intended to use a gateway to…

Society by Editor November 4, 2014

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CNN Heroes: Annette March-Grier & Patricia Kelly

ANNETTE MARCH-GRIER Annette runs a nonprofit in Baltimore called Roberta's house which helps children and their families cope with grief. Since 2008, Roberta's House, has provided free grief support programs to more than 2,100 people and nearly half of them are children. Roberta's…

Society by Editor October 6, 2014

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Zimbabwe’s Kariba Dam on Verge of Collapse

One of the top symbols of British colonialism was the construction of the Kariba Dam on the Zambezi Valley. The arch shaped dam was the product of Italian engineering which was constructed at more than $135M at the time a feat of…

Society by Editor September 2, 2014

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The Tale of Two Americas: Justice by Phenotype

Ferguson, Missouri, right in the American heartland is a microcosm of the macrocosm of justice and equal protection under the law. Last year, a young white American male named Edward Snowden stole troves of data and intelligence from the National Security Agency…

Life Society by Editor August 22, 2014

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Ferguson Missouri- The Hierarchy in America

Hierarchy in America It is an indisputable fact that America has in the core of its fabric racism ingrained in it. That is an undeniable fact and that racial equality still eludes this nation that prides itself as the beacon of hope for…

Society by Editor July 21, 2014

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Ponder This: Africa v. The Western Saviors

The People of Africa v. Their Western Saviors In American media and pop culture, Africans remain objects of our pity or moral outrage or fascination. The images are deeply disturbing, even enthralling, but they aren’t really about Africans; they’re about us. FRAMED…