Portland community organizer Bob Boyer, 85, stays involved
Bob Boyer, 85, claims to be retired but few believe him. The prominent Portland labor activist who worked on docks and in rail yards, repaired cars and fixed up homes to rent, can’t quit volunteering ...
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New study unravels the history of the largest pastoral population in Africa
Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex genetic ancestry with influences from both North ...
Rwanda-backed rebels advance into eastern Congo's 2nd major city of Bukavu, residents say
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels enter Bukavu, escalating conflict and causing displacement in eastern Congo amid ceasefire ...
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The key factors fueling conflict in eastern DRC
The past three years have been turbulent for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a region that has experienced ...
Enslaved people took refuge at pioneering hotel on NC Outer Banks. But perils awaited
A major flash point came when Union soldiers entered Hotel De Afrique and “attacked the defenseless occupants with knives and ...
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Leading With Purpose: Ayesha Coker, Porsche's Newest VP of Marketing
MotorTrend is pretty fond of the 911 Targa GTS, as well, so I get where Coker is coming from. Fun fact: Coker’s favorite Porsche color is Ruby Star Neo, and during our sit-down Coker’s suit, makeup, ...
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson’s unstoppable rise in Black theater
Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares his journey in Black theater, the impact of August Wilson, and why preserving cultural heritage ...
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Go Guide – Feb. 12
FIELDHOUSE RECREATION DAY, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., Feb. 13, NexusPark, 2380 25th St., Columbus. Sports and recreation equipment ...
History of the Fulani, one of the largest pastoral populations in Africa, unraveled in study
Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...
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Living American history: The legacy of Stagville Plantation
Stagville stands as a testament to one of America’s largest antebellum plantations, where the Bennehan and Cameron families built their fortune through enslaved labor from 1771 to 1865. At its peak in ...
On This Day: U.S., South Vietnam begin bombing raids on North
In 1965, U.S. and South Vietnamese planes made their first bombing raids on North Vietnam. In 1970, Japan put a satellite, ...
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The Most Meaningful Museums to Visit During Black History Month
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the world’s largest museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. It’s one of the most visited museums in the United States, ...