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It might be time for us to all to facilitate a school run by students in our local communities In 1967 St. Benedict’s Preparatory School faced closure amongst the racial, and economic turmoil surrounding it. Fast forward nearly five decades later and the inner city school, where most students come from low-economic backgrounds, is now […]
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“I committed myself to only making black figures in my paintings because there are not enough” – Kerry James Marshall Kerry James Marshall an American born artist with a difference. He has dedicated his career to paint and sculpt pieces that make the life and history of the African American their subject matter. Not many
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Achenyu Idachaba says turning a Problem into a Solution could be as simple as changing the story Changing the story is exactly what Achenyu Idachaba did. She converted the water hyacinth problem into a solution. She changed the story from ‘killer of mother and child’ to ‘provider of food for mother and child’. Achenyo Idachaba
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In this video, lyricist, poet, author Akala breaks down why we should recognise the importance of reading and start seeing it as being ‘sexy’ to expand your knowledge. The importance of reading is not given enough attention in our society. Actually, it’s probably even more important to specify what type of reading. Most young people
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Siana Bangura, a young Black Poet and journalist from London says she was subjected to a barrage of racist insults and had a jar of honey thrown at her. Reportedly, Siana, a young, black poet described being slapped and racially abused by a white male while on her way to a Liverpool performance. The incident took place
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Beasts of No Nation, the intense story of a child soldier in an unnamed West African country, promises to be a bold and emotional ride. Beasts of No Nation is the first original feature for Netflix. The online movie streaming company will begin streaming it on Oct. 16. Directed by Cary Fukunaga, the movie follows
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Author Marlon James is the first Jamaican to win the Man Booker Prize for his novel A Brief History of Seven Killings inspired by the attempted assassination of Bob Marley in the 1970s. Receiving the award for A Brief History of Seven Killings, Marlon James said a huge part of the novel had been inspired
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