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Woman says she was left penniless after bank mistakenly declared her dead
Masithokoze Moyo’s bank marked her as deceased, triggering a series of bizarre events she couldn’t explain. After having her driver’s license and passport revoked and being unable to access her money, the 45-year-old was driven to borrow money from neighbors. It all started when Moyo, a Cooperative Bank customer for 21 years, contacted the bank…
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The richest man in history was African; Here is how his epic pilgrimage changed the world!
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Culture
Why African-Americans are moving to Africa in droves, and should you?
In recent years, a growing number of African-Americans have been moving to Africa, seeking connection, opportunity, and a fresh start. According to sources, over 5,000 African-Americans moved to Ghana alone as part of the “Year of Return” initiative, and the trend has only grown since. Countries like Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, and Senegal are emerging…
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Disney star China Anne McClain apologizes after facing backlash for touching resting sea turtle in Hawaii
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$1.2B Grand Egyptian Museum housing Egypt’s most precious relics will finally open on this date
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Incredibly rare ancient Egyptian jewelry now fetches less than a Cartier bracelet
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How a former slave opened Providence’s first restaurant and probably America’s first oyster bar
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New research reveals white skin evolved in Europeans 1,700 years ago
New research has revealed that early Europeans had significantly darker skin tones than many...
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Remembering Edmond Dédé, first Black American to compose a full opera that was just staged for the first time
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Largest British shipping firm used enslaved workers in Caribbean after abolition of slavery – report
Research has revealed that the Royal Mail Steam Packet Company (RMSPC), once the largest British...
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Ethiopia: Meet the Tigray woman who shocked her community after reportedly giving birth at 76
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Carnival royalty: Meet the first Black queen of ALLA Mardi Gras Parade
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Nigeria: Senator suspended after accusing senate president of sexually harassing her
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Business
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Saquon Barkley now highest-paid running back and first running back to make over $20M per year: report
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Atlanta: Black-owned construction firm founded over 70 years ago in line to hit $1 billion in revenue
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How Jimmy Butler went from NBA to turning his hotel room coffee shop into a thriving business in Miami
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