The once-popular idea of an African renaissance is now almost forgotten. The African renaissance first advanced by South Africa supposedly as a slogan leading its post-apartheid political and economic ...

Ruth Simmons talks about how her upbringing and life experiences illustrate a determination to overcome obstacles and the transforming power of education ...

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A recent study published in the open-access journal African Invertebrates provides insights into the life history and ...

The 27 for Freedom Race is more than just a sporting event—it is a symbol of resilience, perseverance, and unity, reflecting ...

Idris Elba has opened up about spending a night in prison to prepare for his role as Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film, Mandela ...

Thousands of people braved the cold to learn about King and the Civil Rights movement during a free admission day at the Durham Museum in downtown Omaha.

*Refers to the latest 2 years of omaha.com stories. Cancel anytime. An event for Martin Luther King Jr. Day is held at the Durham Museum in Omaha on Monday, Jan. 20, 2025. Nezzie Hardges holds her ...

Nelson Mandela never stood for that sort of democracy ... The first MK bombs went off on December 16, 1961. The rest is history.

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming is being farewelled in a ceremony in Nelson this afternoon. The policewoman died after being struck by a vehicle in central Nelson just after 2am on New Year’s Day.

She also won a National Television Award for her BBC documentary Jesy Nelson: Odd One Out, in which she spoke about the cyberbullying and online abuse which plagued her time as a member of the X ...