Ghana President calls for slavery reparations at Africa summit – Reuters
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Ghana President calls for slavery reparations at Africa summit – Reuters

Published in November 2023 by Reuters Short Summary Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo called for financial reparations from European nations for the transatlantic slave trade at the first day of a reparations conference in Accra, Ghana. He also stressed the need for a formal apology from the countries involved. The conference aims to create an Africa…

King Charles speaks of ‘great sorrow and regret’ over British Empire ‘wrongdoings’ – BBC News
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King Charles speaks of ‘great sorrow and regret’ over British Empire ‘wrongdoings’ – BBC News

Published in November 2023 by BBC News Brief Overview King Charles expressed “great sorrow and regret” for the violence inflicted upon Kenyans by British forces during their independence movement in the 1950s. While he acknowledged the “abhorrent and unjustifiable” acts, he did not offer a formal apology. Highlights Discover more on this topic:

Affirmative action in college admissions – abc news
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Affirmative action in college admissions – abc news

Published in June 2024 Brief Overview This video explores the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action in college admissions. It highlights the experiences of students, both those who were impacted by the decision and those who benefited from affirmative action in the past. The video also examines the debate surrounding legacy…

Biden Slams Supreme Court Ruling Against Race-Based Affirmative Action – TIME
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Biden Slams Supreme Court Ruling Against Race-Based Affirmative Action – TIME

Published in June 2023 by TIME Brief Overview President Biden strongly criticizes the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-based affirmative action in college admissions. He argues that diversity is essential to America’s strength and that the court’s ruling ignores the ongoing reality of discrimination in the country. He proposes a new standard that would allow…

Kehinde Wiley creates paradigm shift in the art world – CBS Sunday Morning
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Kehinde Wiley creates paradigm shift in the art world – CBS Sunday Morning

Published in November 2015 by CBS Sunday Morning Brief overview Kehinde Wiley, a rising young painter, is creating a paradigm shift in the art world by depicting men of color in street dress using classical styles. His work is both socially relevant and artistically significant, drawing attention from high art culture mavens and those who…

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated across America – CBS News
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Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrated across America – CBS News

Published in November 2023 by CBS News Brief Overview Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is experiencing a surge in popularity across America, with new traditions and a new expression of South Asian culture emerging. Highlights Discover more on this topic:

What does being British mean today? | Union – BBC
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What does being British mean today? | Union – BBC

Published in November 2023 by BBC Brief overview The BBC Union documentary explores the complex and evolving nature of British identity in a modern, post-industrial world. It investigates the waning influence of traditional unifying factors like religion, war, and empire, which contributed to shaping the United Kingdom. The documentary examines the challenges of maintaining unity…