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Oumou Sangare the Great

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Oumou at 42 is the new Miriam Makeba -- Damola Awoyokun

For me, the lyrics are more important than the melody. I write almost all my own words. I also perform the classics of Malian tradition.  I draw a lot of inspiration from what happens in society.  As soon as I see or feel something, I write it down. I say what I want, and what I think, because I am a free woman. I believe that my music has had an impact on the life of African women. It’s true that when I sing it’s joyful but in amongst that joy I always take the opportunity to slip in messages that educate my nation. -- Oumou Sangaré

Last Updated on Monday, 08 March 2010 08:54
 

From New York to Liberia, Investigative Journalist Greg Palast Tracks Vulture Funds Preying on African Debt

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Over the last five years, Britain, the United States and other countries have written off billions of dollars in loans to the world’s poorest countries. But a small group of vulture funds have been trying to divert that money into their own pockets. Investigative journalist Greg Palast traveled to the West African country of Liberia to investigate how vulture funds have been operating there and why Liberia lost a $20 million case against two vulture funds in a British court.

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 March 2010 08:49
 

The Resurrection of Isis - Uplifting Fallen Humanity

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A video presentation from Know The Ledge Tv part of the T.H.U.G W.I.F.E. Know The Ledge Tv is a consciousness-oriented production for truth, peace, love, freedom and justice. The video was produced by Phil Thomas Moreland.

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 March 2010 07:03
 

Following String of Racist Incidents, UC San Diego Students Occupy Chancellor’s Office

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Crowds of students stormed and occupied the office of a University of California, San Diego chancellor for six hours Friday after a noose was found hanging from a bookcase in the main library. The noose is only the latest in a string of incidents over the past few weeks. Protests were initially sparked by an off-campus party last month they called “Compton Cookout” that mocked Black History Month and denigrated African American women. UC San Diego has the smallest percentage of African American students in the nine-campus UC system. The Black Student Union at UC San Diego has declared the campus climate for racial minorities to be in a “state of emergency.”

Last Updated on Saturday, 06 March 2010 09:08
 

Haitian History by Progressive Voices

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A short succinct summary of a critical period in Haiti’s history.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 08:55
 

George Bush and Condi in Nigeria

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What are Bush and Condi really doing in Nigeria? In the article "Presidency Jittery Over Suits Against Jonathan," written by Iyobosa Uwugiaren and Golu Timothy, Abuja on Sunday, 21 February 2010.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 07:36
 

Uganda: Women Stage Electoral Commission Demo at Parliament

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By Gerald Bareebe and Katherine Haywood (February 25, 2010)

Kampala — At least 30 female opposition supporters yesterday caught security off-guard and staged a sit-down demonstration at Parliament, demanding an overhaul of the Electoral Commission.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 03 March 2010 07:18
 
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