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National & Local

DATA LEAK ⟩ The Trump administration wants to rewrite U.S. history on national park informational signs

A leaked U.S. government database indicates that the Trump administration plans to revise informational signs at national parks and monuments to overlook African American history, LGBTQ rights, climate change, and other significant topics.

Mar 3 β€’ 15:11 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Sports

Harlem Globetrotters celebrate 100 years of uniting basketball and entertainment

The Harlem Globetrotters mark their 100th anniversary, celebrating their significant impact on the popularization of basketball globally and their contributions to the African American cause.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

Venice Biennale announces guests with Africa and Latin America as key focuses

The Venice Biennale has announced its guest list for the 61st edition, showcasing prominent artists from Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Feb 25 β€’ 18:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In Memory of Jesse Jackson [Jang Seok-jun's Progressive Politics]

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson passed away at the age of 84, remembered for his leadership in the African American community and significant influence in Democratic politics.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: It's Hard to Meet Someone Like Him - IShowspeed Says Superstar Jani Was Highlight of His Africa Tour

American YouTuber iShowSpeed praised Zimbabwean Mudiwa 'Superstar' Jani as one of the highlights of his African tour after they met during iShowSpeed's visit to Harare.

Feb 24 β€’ 05:20 UTC
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National & Local

Obituary: The Man Who Wanted to Change America’s Thinking

Jesse Jackson, a key figure in the African American civil rights movement and a political activist, passed away at the age of 84 in Chicago.

Feb 17 β€’ 14:35 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Jesse Jackson 'proved that a black man could be a serious contender for the White House'

Jesse Jackson's presidential campaigns set a precedent for African American candidates in the U.S.

Feb 17 β€’ 14:10 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rev. Jesse Jackson dies, a charismatic African American leader of the Civil Rights Movement in the U.S.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent figure in the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, has passed away at the age of 84.

Feb 17 β€’ 12:43 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has died

Civil rights activist Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84, as announced by his family.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:10 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

US civil rights activist and African American icon Jesse Jackson dies aged 84

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a prominent US civil rights leader, has died at the age of 84, leaving behind a legacy of activism and advocacy for justice and equality.

Feb 17 β€’ 09:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

USA: Shootings at the South Carolina State University - Two dead, one injured

Two people were killed and one injured in a shooting incident at South Carolina State University, as reported by the institution on Thursday.

Feb 13 β€’ 07:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
World

US Removes Racial Segregation from New Panels at Its World War II Military Cemetery in the Netherlands

The US has eliminated references to racial segregation from new information panels at its military cemetery in the Netherlands, which honors African American soldiers who served during World War II.

Feb 12 β€’ 04:30 UTC
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National & Local

Olympics 1936: The FΓΌhrer's Oak in Koreatown

The article discusses the legacy of the oak sapling awarded to African American Olympian Corny Johnson at the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the artist Christian Kosmas Mayer's exploration of that history.

Feb 7 β€’ 18:56 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Moving forward, in cinema

The article discusses the film "The Blind Side," which follows an African American teenager from foster care who is taken in by a supportive family and excels in football despite academic challenges.

Feb 6 β€’ 23:26 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

Headlines: The United States Opens the Door to African Products

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been renewed for one year, allowing continued access for African products to the American market amid a temporary relief for Africa.

Feb 5 β€’ 10:07 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

United States: several African delegations in Washington for a summit on critical minerals

The American administration is expecting around forty African delegations in Washington on February 4, 2026, for a summit on critical minerals organized by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, including a Congolese delegation led by President FΓ©lix Tshisekedi alongside delegations from Guinea and Kenya.

Feb 4 β€’ 05:35 UTC
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Crime & Justice

It is expected that Epstein's accomplices have just appeared here (Under the Sun of Jana Shemesh)

The article discusses new revelations from the files of convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, the resignation of Prime Minister's advisor Miroslav LajčÑk, and highlights the contributions of an African American mathematician crucial for GPS technology.

Feb 3 β€’ 10:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
World

An American envoy visits Bamako to revive relations between Mali and the United States

Nick Checker, newly appointed head of the African affairs office at the U.S. State Department, visited Mali to advocate for revitalizing cooperation between Washington and Bamako in economic and security areas.

Feb 3 β€’ 04:05 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In South Africa, the tobacco war is declared with the giant British American Tobacco

British American Tobacco threatens to close its only South African production plant, claiming to be a victim of the illegal cigarette market which it estimates makes up about 75% of the market.

Feb 1 β€’ 23:02 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
World

Chinese exports break records despite U.S. tariffs

China experienced a robust export surge in 2025, achieving a record trade surplus of nearly $1.2 trillion despite renewed U.S. tariff pressures, with companies pivoting towards Southeast Asian, African, and Latin American markets.

Jan 14 β€’ 06:36 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Claudette Colvin dies at 86, whose refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus contributed to the start of the civil rights movement

Claudette Colvin, an African American civil rights icon known for refusing to give up her bus seat in Alabama in 1955, has passed away at the age of 86, as announced by her foundation.

Jan 13 β€’ 22:03 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
World

Iran showcases military strength alongside its 'anti-American' BRICS allies

Iran, China, and Russia are conducting joint naval exercises near the South African coast as part of BRICS, highlighting their military collaboration amid geopolitical tensions.

Jan 13 β€’ 00:16 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Sports

Double victory for Ford in the fifth stage, Šebalj and Bućan fall in the overall standings

American Mitch Guthrie won the fifth stage of this year's Dakar Rally, finishing just ahead of his teammate Nani Roma, while South African Henk Lategan maintained his overall lead despite a slower stage finish.

Jan 8 β€’ 18:11 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
World

Death on the Way to Spain

The article explores the differences between Latin American and African immigration to Spain, the dangers associated with West African migration to the Canary Islands, factors affecting rescue operations in the Atlantic Ocean, risks faced by Sahel residents in perilous sea crossings, and the impact of Spanish immigration policy on reducing fatalities.

Jan 1 β€’ 13:33 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
World

Two African countries announce entry ban for Americans

Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a ban on entry for American citizens in response to a similar travel restriction imposed on them by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Dec 31 β€’ 07:03 UTC

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