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US is ‘normalising’ the erasure of black history, says Mahama in New York
President John Dramani Mahama, speaking in New York on Tuesday, criticised the U.S. administration for what he described as normalising the erasure of Black history, warning that such policies could have ripple effects elsewhere.
University of Bayreuth marks 100 years of Black History Month with exhibition, dialogue
The University of Bayreuth has commemorated the 100th anniversary of Black History Month with a special exhibition and public dialogue at the Iwalewahaus, a research centre under its Institute for African Studies.
Mahama warns against modern-day erasure of black history in schools, media
President John Mahama has raised alarm over what he calls the growing erasure of Black history in schools, public institutions, and media, urging the international community to safeguard the memory of Africa’s contributions and the struggles of enslaved Africans.
US is ‘normalising’ the erasure of black history, says Mahama in New York
President John Dramani Mahama, speaking in New York on Tuesday, criticised the U.S. administration for what he described as normalising the erasure of Black history, warning that such policies could have ripple effects elsewhere. Since his return to power, U.S. President Donald Trump has targeted U.S. cultural and hi...
Africa’s reparations are long overdue, according to Akufo-Addo
Reparations for Africa and the African Diaspora, according to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, are long overdue. Consequently, he has urged a broader discussion of the subject. “African and African diaspora reparations are long overdue. Reparations are only a topic of discussion when they relate to Africa and Africans, as is predictable. In Accra, Ghana, […]
Kosi Yankey-Ayeh Highlights MSME Resilience at Black History Festival
Mrs. Kosi Yankey-Ayeh, the CEO of the Ghana Enterprises Agency (GEA), took center stage as the keynote speaker on the second day of the Black History Festival, delivering an insightful address on “The Role of MSMEs and How They Overcame the Impact of COVID-19”. The event provided a platform for discussing the unique challenges and […]