Culture, Arts & Identity
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Malawian albinos are kidnapped and sacrificed for election charms
“I was alone, half-asleep, confused,” she said. “I grabbed my daughter and ran to hide in a graveyard hidden in…
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This travel ad subverts a racist insult by giving it a positive twist
A travel company catering to modern black travelers, takes the racist and derogatory phrase “Go back to Africa” and gives…
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4 Reasons Why They Want Africans in America To Become Thugs
Do you think it’s a coincidence that the thug rapper is more likely to be promoted than the intelligent one?…
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One Dead, 3 Injured in Shooting During Nipsey Hussle Funeral Procession
One person was killed and three others were injured Thursday during the funeral procession for rapper Nipsey Hussle, Los Angeles…
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Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar Pay Tribute to Nipsey Hussle
While there have been many tributes onstage at the Nipsey Hussle memorial service, there are many more within the event’s…
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Chicago to sue Jussie Smollett for costs of investigation
Jussie Smollett has refused to pay more than $130,000 to reimburse Chicago investigative costs and the city said Thursday it…
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Man charged with killing Nipsey Hussle pleads not guilty
The man charged with killing rapper was ordered held on $5 million bail after pleading not guilty Thursday to murder…
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Shirley Ann Jackson, An African Physicist Of Many Firsts
After earning her Ph.D. in theoretical elementary particle physics, Jackson spent several years of postdoctoral research at various labs across…
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Google celebrates jazz icon Hugh Masekela
Google has unveiled a new addition to its Doodle series featuring Hugh Masekela, a legendary jazz musician known as the…
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Chris Rock Calls Out Jussie Smollett At NAACP Image Awards
When actor-comedian Chris Rock took the stage Saturday at the NAACP Image Awards, he had more on his mind than…
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Nipsey Hussle killing linked to the death of Dr Sebi
Reports suggest that Nispey was in the process of filming a documentary about the infamous 1985 trial of Dr Sebi.
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Rapper Nipsey Hussle shot dead outside his store in LA
According to local media reports, Hussle was shot in front of his own clothing store Sunday afternoon at close range,…
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Nigerian Poet Gabriel Okara Dies At 97
Born in 1921 in Boumandi in present day Bayelsa State, Mr Okara was part of the golden set of pioneer…
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Meet Disney’s First African-American Animator, Floyd Norman
If no one ever told you no, would you think to limit yourself? Floyd Norman's peers were surprised when he…
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Lagos, City of Hustle, Builds an Art ‘Ecosystem
West Africa’s new art destination is a sprawling megacity with a generation of artists, gallerists and collectors powering the scene.…
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