Dreadlocks hadn’t been my hairstyle choice when I was growing up in Sierra Leone, because they were associated with drug users, school dropouts, and others on the fringes of society. But I came to the United States to study at Harvard, where I became interested in soccer and music, and the locs, really seemed to fit. Then I did something that got people’s attention ~ David Moinina Sengeh.

An active-duty U.S. Air Force member, later identified as Aaron Bushnell, who live-streamed himself protesting the Israel-Hamas war by setting himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington DC on Sunday, February 25, 2024, is dead, a U.S. official confirmed.

While streaming himself live on Twitch, he stated that he ‘will no longer be complicit in genocide’ before dousing himself in accelerant and setting himself ablaze around 1 p.m. on Sunday.

The changes are a fraction of the fee increases sought by the Trump administration before a federal judge scrapped them. Still, immigration attorneys say immigration costs almost always trend higher, so those who want to naturalize for less should consider applying before April 1, 2024.

Anybody who does not understand the majority of white Americans' unflinching support for Donald Trump should listen and watch the video.

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Caribbean neighbor and the world’s most recent republican state, Barbados, has presented a High Commissioner to Belize, David Commissiong.

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The Covid-19 pandemic is shedding light on the vulnerability of health systems, including in rich countries, that many thought were best prepared to face epidemics. The situation remains fluid as data and statistics on cases and mortality due to Covid-19 move rapidly.

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Jamaicans have transformed a history of pain into delicious food, but what if you are allergic to your national dish?

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On Monday, droves of people donned protective eyewear and headed outdoors to catch a glimpse of the total solar eclipse. In the United States, the sun was fully covered across 15 states along the “path of totality.” For 49 states, a partial eclipse was visible.

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In the aftermath of our breakup, it hit me: Not having a child would be the greatest regret of my life. ... If I was waiting for the right man to come along before I did it, well, I might just find myself out of time.

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In the early 60s, West took part in an award-winning study that proved “the regularity of Pluto’s motion relative to Neptune”, according to a 2018 press release by the US air force. In 1979, she received a commendation for her hard work from her departmental head. She then became project manager for the Seasat radar altimetry project; Seasat was the first satellite that could monitor the oceans. She oversaw a team of five people. She programmed an IBM 7030 Stretch computer, which was significantly faster than other machines at the time, to provide calculations for an accurate geodetic Earth model. This detailed mathematical model of the shape of the Earth was a building block for what would become the GPS orbit.

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Rise WindsorEssex- Omolade Williams as a woman entrepreneur and women in STEM. Read about Omolade's entrepreneurial journey and dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

In 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a unanimous resolution condemning FGM/C as a human rights violation. The resolution condemning FGM/C was co-sponsored by 28 members of Congress and calls for “coordinated efforts to eliminate the harmful practice.”

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What are the causes and consequences of Female Genital Mutilation or Cutting, or FGM/C.?

Growing up in West Africa, it did not seem to be of importance to me when young girls mostly in their teens with distinguished colorings on their faces and other parts of their bodies were paraded bare-breasted if there were any to be bared, in the streets of my village.

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Idris Elba arrived in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, for the first time where he is due to receive Sierra Leone citizenship and celebrate Christmas with the President, Julius Maada Bio, according to government sources.  Elba planned to visit Sherbro Island renowned for its pristine tropical beaches. The country hopes to revitalize its tourism industry. And, with Mr. Idris Elba as the country's Brand Ambassador, he brings with it new life and vitality.

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Effective Thursday 5th September 2019, the West African country, Sierra Leone, has through its Immigration Department and Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs introduced a new "Visa On Arrivals Policy" which now allows visitors from different countries to travel to Sierra Leone where they can get their respective Visas on arrival at a minimum cost of US $28 for African countries and US $80 for other countries in the world. Sierra Leone Becomes "Visa On Arrival" Country.

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I'm sure you've heard about the Nigerian/Ghanaian jollof battle. Well, we let the amateurs make all the noise. However, they know where to get the best Jollof.

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The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world's arts calendar upside down, as artists and organizers around the world are either postponing or canceling festivals, concerts, tours, theatre shows, movie premieres, and film and television productions, some in the middle of shooting.

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Idris Elba arrived in Sierra Leone on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, for the first time where he is due to receive Sierra Leone citizenship and celebrate Christmas with the President, Julius Maada Bio, according to government sources.  Elba planned to visit Sherbro Island renowned for its pristine tropical beaches. The country hopes to revitalize its tourism industry. And, with Mr. Idris Elba as the country's Brand Ambassador, he brings with it new life and vitality.

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Jamaicans have transformed a history of pain into delicious food, but what if you are allergic to your national dish?

A cosmopolitan like no other—it attracts expats from all over the world, coming together in this bustling city with a foreign population of over 85%.

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Australian passport holders can now travel to 189 overseas destinations without having to secure a visa beforehand.

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Two Transportation Security Administration agents are facing charges for allegedly stealing from passengers' luggage.

The two agents in question — Josue Gonzalez and Labarrius Williams — were allegedly caught in the act on camera, with the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office releasing surveillance footage of the crimes.

Obama’s investment in the league will be used to support youth and leadership programming for the Obama Foundation across the continent, reports CNN

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Becoming CEO of NBA Africa is a compelling opportunity to join the NBA – a widely-respected and admired globally-oriented sports enterprise, said Williams.

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