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The seven-day holiday is meant to instill pride in African culture and heritage In the 60s, after the Watts riots decimated the Black community in Los Angeles, Ron Karenga, a leader in the Black Power ...

The powerful sound of the drumline is more than just a crowd-pleaser at football games and parades—it's a living echo of history with a heartbeat that traces back to the African continent.

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As we enter the Easter season, let’s look at the traditions African-Americans will be participating in as they celebrate Easter.

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What if the future of healthcare in Africa isn’t about choosing between tradition and technology, but combining both? Imagine a consultation room where a doctor with a tablet, a community health ...