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Exploring African Traditional Herbal Remedies for Common Health Issues

Africa has a rich tradition of using herbal remedies to treat various health conditions. For centuries, indigenous communities have relied on the healing power of nature to address ailments ranging from digestive issues to respiratory problems. These remedies, rooted in deep cultural knowledge and experience, continue to be relevant today, offering natural alternatives to modern […]

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Turning Knowledge Into Action: Advancing Black History for Global Progress

Knowing African and Black history is invaluable, but knowledge without action risks becoming a hollow pursuit. Across the global Black community, understanding our collective past is crucial, yet the lack of actionable networks often limits progress. For history to inspire meaningful change, it must be accompanied by mechanisms for collaboration, evolution, and tangible improvement. Here’s […]

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Africa’s Role in the Global Digital Economy: Opportunities and Strategic Alliances

Africa is rapidly cementing its place in the global digital economy, showcasing innovation, adaptability, and growth potential. With a youthful population, increasing internet penetration, and a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit, the continent is poised to redefine its role on the world stage. However, unity among African nations is crucial to maximizing these opportunities and securing favorable […]

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Reclaiming Roots: Ghana Grants Citizenship to Diaspora Members Beyond Year Of Return Initiative

In a move fostering unity and cultural reconnection, Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 members of the African diaspora. This historic event, celebrated in November, represents the largest group to receive citizenship since the nation launched its visionary “Year of the Return” initiative in 2019. Spearheaded by Ghana’s Tourism Authority and the Office of Diaspora […]

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Boost Your Brain Power: The Nutritional and Health Benefits of Broccoli and Cauliflower

Broccoli, often hailed as a superfood, is not just a delicious vegetable but also a powerful ally for brain health. Rich in essential nutrients, this green veggie can boost cognitive function, improve memory, and protect the brain from age-related decline. One of the key compounds found in broccoli is sulforaphane, a chemical known to have […]

At 4 a.m. on Nov. 6, as my wife and I sat in our Seattle home watching election results roll in, something crystallized in our shared glance. We’d already been methodically planning our departure for months, recognizing America’s trajectory. The weight of that moment ― the culmination of years of systematic observation and personal experience […]

US arms export growth was driven by countries seeking to replenish weapons stocks that were donated to Ukraine. The sale of United States military equipment to foreign governments in 2024 surged 29 percent to a record $318.7bn, the US State Department said, a figure that includes the sale of jet fighters worth $18.8bn to Israel […]

Portraits of Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Dr. Carter G. Woodson Public domain/Library of Congress SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, February 1, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm “Walk with Dr. Woodson: An Annual D.C. Tradition!” at Mary McLeod Bethune Council House NHS (1318 Vermont Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005). Walk literally in the footsteps of the […]

Amber Glenn defended her title as the US figure skating championships on Friday night, landing a massive triple axel early in the program and then watching in stressful anticipation as Alysa Liu came up just short of surpassing her. Glenn scored 216.79 points while Liu, the two-time national champ in the midst of a comeback […]

Before a preseason game on September 1, 2016, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick knelt during the national anthem to call attention to issues of racial inequality and police brutality—a protest that continues to stir intense debate. For decades, American athletes have used their platforms for protests. Here are some of the more notable examples.  1. […]

The first Black woman to join the U.S. Army Nurse Corps after the military was desegregated in the 1940s has died. She was 104. Nancy Leftenant-Colon, who retired as a major and died earlier this month at a New York nursing home, was remembered by relatives and friends for quietly breaking down racial barriers during […]

A woman from Washington state has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, where authorities had for days been watching her and a German companion who also died in the roadside shootout. The FBI announced the arrest of Teresa Youngblut, 21, on Friday, four days after […]

Detroit sports fans will get a chance to buy discounted and coveted tickets as part of Black Friday sales, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment announced in a news release Wednesday. Detroit Red Wings fans can get 20% off select single-game tickets for the rest of the 2024-25 season starting today, according to the news release. The […]

A growing and significant body of research suggests that students benefit from having a teacher of the same race or ethnicity. Yet most teachers in the U.S. are white women. St. Louis entrepreneur Angelica Harris knows the effects of diversity in education firsthand. It wasn’t until she attended college at Washington University that she had […]

Two military jets landed in Guatemala City on Friday carrying deported migrants from Tucson, Ariz., and El Paso, according to local migration authorities and the American Embassy in Guatemala. Guatemala appears to be one of first countries to have struck an agreement with the United States to receive deported citizens transported on U.S. Air Force […]


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