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The Five Best Things About Cameroon
There’s a reason why visitors have long referred to Cameroon as ‘Africa in miniature’. Located just north of the equator, Cameroon is one of...
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Clifford Owusu: In An African Home, Yes Means No
If you have yet to hear of Ghanaian-American comedian Clifford Owusu, then let us to enlighten you. Born in Ghana but raised in the...
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We Need To Give Winnie Mandela The Respect She Deserves
Winnie Mandela was a revolutionary. Winnie Mandela was an activist. Winnie Mandela devoted her life to fighting against racism in apartheid South Africa. But...
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Highlights from USAIG’s “The Future of Africans”
What better way to close out March than by hosting an event for our community? This past Saturday, USAIG held "The Future of Africans",...
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Nigerian Photographer Documents Experiences Of The LGBTQ African Diaspora
It’s not too often that you hear the words ‘queer’ and ‘African’ in the same sentence. That is why Nigerian-American photographer Mikael Owunna started...
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The Issue With ‘Voluntourism’ In Africa
As with any other day, I began my Monday this week perusing through Instagram and relishing in my daily dose of memes and cat...
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Sending Money to Families in Africa
Sending Money to Families in Africa - Its Challenges and Solutions
It’s not enough to send money to family members in Africa and fold your...
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Sending Money to Families in Africa and Its Discomfort
Most Africans in Diaspora are known for supporting their families financially. Even though their absence creates a void, the financial support they provide is...