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Ukraine: Kenyan ambassador’s incredible speech to UN

Kenya’s ambassador to the United Nations Security Council explains how Africans understand Ukraine, and places Russian aggression in its post-colonial context.

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Africa’s Oldest DNA Is Helping Address Science’s Racial Bias | Wired

PHOTOGRAPH: MIRAGEC/GETTY IMAGES Human history is written in DNA. Where our ancestors lived and who they loved—the story is right there if we can see into their genes. The trouble is that the ravages of climate and time degrade DNA, … Continue reading

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The topography of the Roman Empire, AD 117 | Epic Maps

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Largest Ancient Roman Mosaic in 50 Years Unearthed in London | My Modern Met

By Jessica Stewart on February 23, 2022 “This is a once-in-a-lifetime find in London…When the first flashes of color started to emerge through the soil, everyone on site was very excited.” The ancient Roman Empire extended all the way to … Continue reading

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I love this | Hank Green

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Ukraine through the eyes of Vladimir Putin

At the centre of the greatest crisis Europe has faced since the Second World War is one man – President Vladimir Putin. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) In an impassioned address to the nation on Monday he set out in 7,500 rambling words … Continue reading

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Facts About SLAVERY They Don’t Teach You at School

This is an excerpt from ‘Intellectuals and Race’ — https://amzn.to/3rknNP4

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Whitewashing 101: How To Rewrite Black History

It’s Black History Month, so it’s about time we talked about the recuperation of Black radicals like Dr. King and Nelson Mandela. Everyone and their mother likes to claim MLK as their own, and use his words as a rhetorical … Continue reading

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Teacher Transforms Door To Celebrate Black History Month | My Modern Met

By Arnesia Young on February 17, 2022 “I wanted to create a door that represented the African American women that work in the class with me.“ Teachers are some of the most creative people on Earth. They come up with … Continue reading

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The Decline and Fall of Warner Bros. Cartoons | THE MERRIE HISTORY OF LOONEY TUNES

Television rules a nation as Termite Terrace tries to play nice with the emerging medium. But try as they might to keep their heads above water, the studio will soon be pulled under thanks to a combination of ill-timed departures, … Continue reading

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