There’s some disturbing news coming out of Gambia that I had to share. The following information comes from Africa News. Gambian Members of Parliament (MPs) are debating the repeal of a skin bleaching law passed by former President Yahja Jammeh. Passed in 1996, this law banned the import of skin lightening products and imposed a…
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The Facebook “Hate Memes” Challenge
This crybaby, milquetoast culture that came with the new millennium is driving me crazy. And a current news article shows why. The following information comes from the National File. Facebook recently launched the “Hateful Memes Challenge,” where a $100,000 prize will be offered to anyone who can develop artificial intelligence to detect hate speech memes….
Chinese Factory in Ghana Gets Locked Up
Foolishness from Chinese nationals on the continent is starting to become second nature, and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down. The following information comes from Africa Global Radio. Everyday Manufacturing Ltd., an unlicensed Chinese factory in Ghana, has been locked up for illegally recycling cartons of government textbooks into toilet paper. The manager, salesman,…
Congolese Minster Demands Reparations From Belgium
There’s some interesting news coming out of the Democratic Republic of Congo that I had to share. The following information is from Yeni Şafak. Following the supposed-apology from Belgium’s King Philippe for their colonization of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Minister Andre Lite of Human Rights is demanding reparations for the country’s victims. The minister…
Air Conditioners Spreading COVID-19?
Greetings Everyone, I came across some interesting content that I had to share with you all. The following information comes from WebMD. Scientists believe that air conditioners may be an overlooked factor in the spread of COVID-19. Cool temperatures create the perfect conditions for spreading colds and flu, and us being indoors under ACs makes…
Chinese Couple Arrested For Locking Up Nigerian Employees
In a previous post, I advised that I have no interest or investment in forced multiculturalism. And a recent story coming out of Nigeria helps support my stance. The following information is from PUNCH. A Chinese couple in Abuja, Nigeria, was arrested for allegedly locking their employees in their apartment for the past four months….
Senegal Renames Slave Post
Greetings All, There’s some interesting news coming out of Senegal that I had to share. The following information is from Africa News. Goree, a Senegal island that’s closely linked to the slave trade, is renaming one of its main squares in response to the racial violence happening throughout the world. Europe Square will now be…
COVID-19 Vaccine Trials Begin in South Africa and Brazil
I’m going to keep my personal views on the coronavirus vaccine to myself, at least until I’ve done more research. In the meantime, here’s a news update that I found interesting. The following information comes from Clinical Trials Arena. Clinical trials to assess the COVID-19 vaccine candidate, ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222), has begun in South Africa…
Stolen African Artifacts Put Up For Sale
It’s no secret that Africa has tried to get all of her looted artifacts back for years. Well, some recent news has made things even more problematic. The following information comes from Quartz Africa. Thousands of stolen African artifacts currently reside in European and British museums and institutions. And Christie’s, a British auction house, recently…
Petition For Reparations in the UK
Greetings Folks, There’s a petition coming out of the United Kingdom that I had to share. Salute to Dr. Mumbi Seraki for the notification. A petition to the UK Government and Parliament is calling on compensation for all African and Caribbean descendants of slavery. It’s been advised that in 2015, Britain’s taxpayers paid billions of…
Are Delivery Drones a Solution?
Greetings All, I just read a very interesting article and had to share my findings with you all. The following information comes from the Knowridge Science Report. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, e-commerce purchases have increased drastically. However, it has come with a price, by way of traffic congestion and commute times for delivery trucks….
A Jamaican Charter Flight from Europe is Being Arranged
In a previous post, I highlighted the 50 Jamaican nationals who were being detained and deported back to Jamaica due to COVID-19. Well, I just came across some additional information. The following is from the Jamaica Observer. Arrangements are being made for nationals stranded in Europe to board a charter flight back home. Closing Jamaica’s…
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