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28 Days of Black History: How African Culture Influences Today’s Pop Culture

Explore the continent through music, festivals and literature that have reached pop culture in the U.S.
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Saying Goodbye: A Look at Those Laid to Rest in 2013

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National Authors Day: An Ode to Black Authors

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Nigeria at 53: Celebrating Naija's Notable Figures

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Nelson Mandela’s Daughter Speaks Out - Makaziwe Mandela, 59, revealed details about her complex relationship with her father, former South African President Nelson Mandela. She also confirmed Mandela’s declining health, and lamented that his “dignity and privacy” were under threat.(Photo: AP Photo/AP Video)

Global Week in Review: Nelson Mandela’s Daughter Speaks Out

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Writer Chinua Achebe Honored in Nigeria Funeral

Hundreds attended the service Thursday
05/24/2013
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Global Week in Review: China’s First Lady Seeks Michelle Obama Status

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Ten African Novels You Should Know

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Chinua Achebe

African Literary Pioneer, Chinua Achebe, Dies at 82

The Things Fall Apart author died after a brief illness.
03/22/2013