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#Goals: Meet the Ghanaian Computer Engineer Who Wants To Rumble with Google
Arts + Culture

#Goals: Meet the Ghanaian Computer Engineer Who Wants To Rumble with Google

We speak with Emmanuel Owusu on his role at BitClave, a startup that wants to shake up Google’s near monopoly of the online ad market.

Charlottesville, Virginia: Where Myths Collide
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Charlottesville, Virginia: Where Myths Collide

"The president, like most Americans, knows who and what was responsible for the images Charlottesville gave us this past Saturday."

Forget 007: Here Are 7 African Roles Idris Elba Could Play Instead
Arts + Culture

Forget 007: Here Are 7 African Roles Idris Elba Could Play Instead

Since it's likely Idris Elba won't play James Bond in the next edition of 007, here are 7 African characters he can play instead.

3 Alternative History Timelines That Are Way Better Than 'Confederate'
Film + TV

3 Alternative History Timelines That Are Way Better Than 'Confederate'

In light of the controversy around HBO's new show 'Confederate,' this contributor gives us better timelines that should be picked up instead.

A Not So Different World: An African Student's Love Letter to American HBCUs
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A Not So Different World: An African Student's Love Letter to American HBCUs

In this personal essay, Cameroonian writer Kangsen Feka Wakai recalls his time as an African immigrant at a Historically Black College.

The Afro-Diaspora Guide to Surviving America’s 45th President
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The Afro-Diaspora Guide to Surviving America’s 45th President

Are you an African immigrant worried about Trump? Here are 4 tips for surviving and perhaps even thriving these tyrannical times.

A Plea for the Living and Unborn: Reflections On an Abortion
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A Plea for the Living and Unborn: Reflections On an Abortion

A father-to-be reflects on asking his partner to get an abortion she didn't want and wonders what could have been.