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Zuma – South Africa’s president

Posted in African, Community, Education, Events, History, Politics on May 4th, 2009 by Africa speaks to you – Be the first to comment

There was no surprise for what proved to be a resounding victory for Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma and the African National Congress (ANC). Zuma is the come back kid of all time; the man who against all odds came back from political abyss. In 2005 he was sacked as deputy leader of the ANC by then ...

Everybody’s talking about Tiana

Posted in African American, Arts, Beauty & Fashion, Black Blog Posts, Business, Education, Entertainment, Movies, Racism, The Americas, Women on March 30th, 2009 by admin – Be the first to comment
Tiana and her Prince

Now that Disney have finally stepped up to the plate and produced an African American Princess, is everyone happy? Of course not, there are those who don't like the African American Princess Idea, those who don't like the fact that she doesn't have a Black Prince. Can Disney ever please everyone, probably not. Related: The Guardian Google Search

Ethiopians Discover What Israelis Really Think

Posted in African, Community, History, Middle East, Religion, War on March 6th, 2009 by Maurice2014 – Be the first to comment
Ethiopian Jews Protest

Israel refuses to let them give blood Israel got caught throwing away Ethiopian blood from the blood banks. A similar disclosure a decade ago sparked protests and widespread outrage in a community that has long complained of racial discrimination. "We are healthy people, like everyone else," said 24-year-old Galit Maarat,  "It's unjust, a terrible affront."  There are ...

Black Canadians – An overview

Posted in History, Politics, The Americas on March 6th, 2009 by Maurice2014 – 2 Comments
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Black Canadians in Canada: Total Population of Canada: 30+,000,000 Number of Black People living in Canada: 670,000 Percentage of Canadian Population that's Black: 2% Percentage of the Black Canadian Population living in: - Toronto - 47% - Montreal - 20% - Ottawa - 6% - Vancouver - 3% - Halifax - 2% Where Black Canadians ...

Parallel Lives of Africans and African-Americans By Rudolf Ogoo Okonkwo

Posted in African, African American on March 2nd, 2009 by Iesha – Be the first to comment
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A look at the position of the average African and average African-American revealed some surprising parallels. For the purpose of simplifying this piece, I will generalize even when I know there are exceptions. I also know Alexander Dumas warned that all generalizations are dangerous, so don’t snap as you read. Treat this as an honest start of an authentic dialogue which all Africans in the Diaspora must have.


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