The emergence of Malcolm X 70 Years Ago
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The emergence of Malcolm X 70 Years Ago

The complex nature of a boy whose life-story begins in immeasurable turmoil only to end as a righteous man who died by the bullet. Revisiting the legacy of Malcolm...

Remembering General Colin Powell
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Remembering General Colin Powell

On the morning of Monday October 18, the world received news of the passing of General Colin Powell. His family made the announcement via Facebook that Powell who was...

BALARAMA HOLNESS OFF AND RUNNING…
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BALARAMA HOLNESS OFF AND RUNNING…

Several years ago the name Barack Obama came to prominence, becoming a daily staple in the media. Dubbed a “community organizer” the name, unusual as far as names go,...

About Haiti and Haitians and US presidents
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About Haiti and Haitians and US presidents

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) estimates that of the 82.4 million forcibly displaced people in the world at the end of 2020, about a quarter of them,...

Ontario names spoken-word artiste Randell Adjei  first Poet Laureate.
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Ontario names spoken-word artiste Randell Adjei first Poet Laureate.

In almost every Canadian province, maybe with the exception of Quebec and in many major cities across the country, you’ll find a poet laureate, a person tasked with the...

WHEN WILL WE LEARN, SENATOR SCOTT… WHEN WILL WE LEARN?
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WHEN WILL WE LEARN, SENATOR SCOTT… WHEN WILL WE LEARN?

I am not here to blame you Mr. Tim Scott, because in spite of you being black, you have made it to become a Senator in the prestigious U....

Dr. Lucy Gilbert: acclaimed cancer researcher proud to be a role model
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Dr. Lucy Gilbert: acclaimed cancer researcher proud to be a role model

Today Dr. Lucy Gilbert stands at the top of her profession as one of the leading researchers in the field of gynecological cancers. Her focus on the early detection...

Nicholas Johnson among distinguished group of History Shapers
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Nicholas Johnson among distinguished group of History Shapers

Rosie Awori (LJI) Nicholas Johnson, who made history in 2020 when he became the first Black valedictorian at Princeton University, has been recently named by CNBC media organization as...

Kamala Harris’ American Journey
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Kamala Harris’ American Journey

On Wednesday, January 20, Kamala Harris took the oath of office to become the first female, Black, and South Asian vice president of the United States of America, A...

Amanda Gorman:  Speaking Hope
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Amanda Gorman: Speaking Hope

Rosie Awori (LJI) As she stood on the stage at the Capitol Hill, on Wednesday January 20, 2021, Amanda Gorman begun to speak hope to a nation that has...