(New York Times) – In a Mother’s Day column in the spring, I suggested that readers commemorate the day not only with flowers but also with a donation to lift up women around the world. Readers showered one group that I mentioned, www.MothersDayMovement.org, with more than $135,000 that was forwarded to a slum empowerment group …
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Derreck Kayongo Named CNN Heroes Top 10 Finalist!
(Global Soap Project) – For the 5th year, CNN has asked its viewers for nominations for their everyday “heroes” – people that make a difference in the world. This year, one of our supporters, Jack Harvey, from Knoxville, TN nominated Global Soap Project founder Derreck Kayongo for the award. When his profile aired in June, …
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Kenyan breaks marathon world record in Berlin
(BBC Sport) – Patrick Makau retained the Berlin men’s marathon title in a world record time. The Kenyan finished in a time of two hours, three minutes and 38 seconds to shave 21 seconds off the record set by Haile Gebrselassie on the same course. The Ethiopian great failed to finish having experienced apparent stomach …
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TIA – This is Africa
(Thought Leader, Mail & Guardian) – “This is Africa” (TIA) is used in the context of what is perceived to be “African” versus “unAfrican”. For this article, unAfrican includes, but is not limited to, systems that work, clean places and timeliness. African, however, is dirty, tardy and disorganised. Even though I surround myself with Afro-optimists, …
MLK Memorial Dedication Now Set For Oct. 16
(Associated Press via NPR) – Organizers have set a new date in October to dedicate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. Hurricane Irene forced them to postpone the event in August, days before 250,000 people were expected to attend. The memorial’s executive architect Ed Jackson Jr. told The Associated Press on …
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VIDEO: 2nd Annual DC Africa Festival, Washington, DC
South Sudan: Witnessing the Birth of a New Country
From AllAfrica.org Juba — Macklina Kenyi, 33, ran away from South Sudan to avoid being raped and abducted by the rebels during the war. She has since been studying in Kenya but on Jul. 9 she returned to Juba to witness the birth of her country. In December once she completes her Masters studies, …
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New nation of South Sudan to get new currency
By MAGGIE FICK, Associated Press JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — South Sudan formed a caretaker government for the new nation Monday, and announced it will use a new currency that features the image of the deceased founder of the nation’s liberation struggle. South Sudan became an independent country Saturday, breaking away from Sudan …
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Haute Of Africa: The Top African Models Taking Fashion’s Center Stage
Article published by The Atlanta Post on June 23, 2011 Models from Africa are seizing their moment. By Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond When the Somali makeup mogul Iman did her first shoot for Vogue in 1976 as a model, she paved the way for the international wave of black girls you see today. From supermodel Louise …
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US First Lady Calls Africa’s Youth to Action
Article published by Voice of America on June 22, 2011 U.S. first lady Michelle Obama has delivered a motivational speech to Africa’s youth, and in particular to the continent’s young women, calling them to action for a better future. Following a boisterous choir and introductory remarks by South African women leaders, an emotional Michelle Obama, …
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