Ethiopia’s government has announced it will issue identity cards to members of the Rastafarian community, a religious group that has long been seen as stateless in the horn of Africa nation.
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Fighting for Black Lives in Colombia: ‘The People Do Not Give Up, Damn It’ – The Root
Editor’s note: This story is the first in a three-part series looking at the fight for rights of black people in Colombia. This first piece explores the history of Afro-Colombians and the impact of the recently ended war with the FARC. Subsequent stories will examine the current political environment.
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Nigeria’s Population to Surpass America’s by 2050, New Report Shows – Atlanta Black Star
Nigeria’s population is growing so fast, it’s slated to become the third-largest country in the world, according to a new population prospects report by the United Nations.
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5 Visually Stunning Comic Books Set In Africa – Fortress of Solitude
You’ve probably see the Black Panther trailer. For many of you, Black Panther is probably the only time you see the words comics and Africa in the same sentence. However, there is a growing movement across both the African continent and diaspora to create a new wave of comics inspired by African art, culture and aesthetic.
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7 African Sauce Brands That You Need to Try – OkayAfrica
DIASPORA—If you’re like us, then you craving African cuisine all the time. With so many unique delicacies to offer, there’s no denying that our food is everything.
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Archaeologists Have Uncovered a Lost Islamic City in Ethiopia – OkayAfrica
ETHIOPIA—Archaeologists in eastern Ethiopia have uncovered an ancient city dating as far back as the 10th century AD, reports BBC News.
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These 7 African Trailblazers Will Be Speaking at TEDGlobal 2017 in Tanzania – OkayAfrica
TANZANIA—Last month we were excited to share the 10 African innovators among the new class of TED Fellows in anticipation of the TEDGlobal Conference 2017 in Arusha, Tanzania this August.
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The Negro Factories Corporation – PBS
“Negro producers, Negro distributors, Negro consumers! The world of Negroes can be self-contained. We desire earnestly to deal with the rest of the world, but if the rest of the world desire not, we seek not.” — Marcus Garvey, 1929
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OkayAfrica’s ‘AFRICAN AF’ Is The Collection You Need For Summer – Okay Africa
AFRICAN AF is OkayAfrica’s first homegrown collection.
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Meet Tonjé Bakang, the Cameroonian Creator of Africa’s Netflix – Okay Africa
DIASPORA—Tonjé Bakang is the Cameroonian tech entrepreneur who created Africa’s Netflix, Afrostream.
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