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America by Editor November 10, 2016

Hillary Clinton Concession Speech- November 9

HILLARY CLINTON CONCESSION SPEECH Thank you. Thank you all very much. Thank you so much. Very rowdy group. Thank you, my friends. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so very much for being here. I love you all, too. Last night I congratulated Donald Trump…

America by Editor November 10, 2016

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Donald Trump Victory Speech- November 8

DONALD TRUMP- VICTORY SPEECH NOVEMBER 8, 2016 Thank you very much. Sorry to keep you waiting. Complicated business, complicated. Thank you very much. I've just received a call from Secretary Clinton. She congratulated us — it's about us — on our victory,…

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US Elections: Violence & Voter Intimidation

A few days before the election between Donald J Trump and Hillary Clinton, bands of Trump supporters and militias are harassing and threatening black people in various ways to reduce participation. Black Americans are being met with threats of violence or graffiti,…

Central Africa Land Issues by Editor November 3, 2016

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Small Scale Irrigation Turns Farmers into Millionaires in Rwanda

Culture by Editor October 31, 2016

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Robert Mugabe’s Reconciliation Experiment (1980-1982)

After Independence, then Prime Minister, Robert Mugabe retained officials of the former Rhodesian government. They included Ken Flower, head of Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) who had previously attempted to assassinate him during the struggle for independence. The CIO were responsible for establishing…

East Africa by Editor October 28, 2016

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The Political History of Kenya’s KANU, KADU & KDP in the 1960s

After Independence, Kenya retained the British system of administration that had been used during colonialism. Many members of KADU (Kenya African Democratic Union) joined the ruling KANU (Kenya African National Union). The Kenya African National Union (KANU) favored a centralized government approach…

Africans With Global Voices America Video by Editor October 24, 2016

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10 Reasons Not to Watch HBO’s Insecure by Issa Rae

Misogyny is a central theme: Issa and her friend Molly call each other the “b” word reserved for female dogs just like in rap videos so what difference does it make when it is a black woman who massacres the image of…

Culture Land Issues Society by Editor October 21, 2016

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South Africa’s Native Land Act of 1913

By 1920, South Africa was advancing economically because of the mineral discoveries of the late 19th century and an industrial revolution was taking place. After the Anglo-Boer war of 1899-1902, Britain controlled South Africa. During this time there were huge labor shortages…

Africans With Global Voices America Society Video by Editor October 17, 2016

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10 Questions Every Black Person Should Ask Trump & Clinton

What is your response to sentencing of domestic terrorists who are bombing black churches? Will you advocate mandatory minimum sentences to those who commit acts of terror against black people? Black youth unemployment is one of the biggest issues affecting…

Central Africa Culture by Editor October 10, 2016

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The Independence of the Congo (1959-1960)

By 1959, the Congo (now Democratic Republic of Congo- DRC) was producing about 9% of the world’s copper, 6.5% of the tin, 49% of the cobalt, 69% of the world’s industrial diamonds. 53million pounds worth of palm oil, cotton and coffee were…