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Author: Oumou Fofana

"Such Good English": Trump’s Comment To Liberia’s President Sparks Backlash — English Is The Country’s Official Language
News · Politics

"Such Good English": Trump’s Comment To Liberia’s President Sparks Backlash — English Is The Country’s Official Language

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 11, 2025
At ESSENCE Fest 2025, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Urges Public Health Approach To Gun Violence In America
2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture · Festival · News

At ESSENCE Fest 2025, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Urges Public Health Approach To Gun Violence In America

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 9, 2025
“We Mistake Visibility For Power”: Black Leaders At ESSENCE Fest 2025 Call For Strategy Over Symbolism Amid Civil Rights Rollbacks
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“We Mistake Visibility For Power”: Black Leaders At ESSENCE Fest 2025 Call For Strategy Over Symbolism Amid Civil Rights Rollbacks

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 8, 2025
“These Systems Were Not Built For Us”: 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina — What The Storm Taught Us About Power And Preparedness
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“These Systems Were Not Built For Us”: 20 Years After Hurricane Katrina — What The Storm Taught Us About Power And Preparedness

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 7, 2025
“I Have a Seat at the Table Now”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Reflects On Legacy, Service And Staying Grounded At ESSENCE Fest 2025
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“I Have a Seat at the Table Now”: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Reflects On Legacy, Service And Staying Grounded At ESSENCE Fest 2025

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 7, 2025
$5.1 Trillion In Buying Power — Now What? ESSENCE Fest Panel Urges Greater Collaboration Among Black And Brown Businesses
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$5.1 Trillion In Buying Power — Now What? ESSENCE Fest Panel Urges Greater Collaboration Among Black And Brown Businesses

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 4, 2025
ESSENCE Fest 2025: The Future Is Now — How AI Is Driving Innovation In Health, Beauty And Black Communities
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ESSENCE Fest 2025: The Future Is Now — How AI Is Driving Innovation In Health, Beauty And Black Communities

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 4, 2025
Did You Know This Michigan Resort Town Once Drew Thousands of Black Travelers? Meet the Community Voices Behind Its Comeback
Culture · News

Did You Know This Michigan Resort Town Once Drew Thousands of Black Travelers? Meet the Community Voices Behind Its Comeback

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 3, 2025
Davido Is Still Building
Entertainment

Davido Is Still Building

By Oumou Fofana · Jul 2, 2025
Trump Administration Travel Ban Could Expand To 36 More Countries, Many In Africa And The Caribbean
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Trump Administration Travel Ban Could Expand To 36 More Countries, Many In Africa And The Caribbean

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 18, 2025
Georgia Mom Declared Brain Dead And Kept Alive Under Abortion Law Delivers Baby Before Being Taken Off Life Support
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Georgia Mom Declared Brain Dead And Kept Alive Under Abortion Law Delivers Baby Before Being Taken Off Life Support

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 18, 2025
Colman Domingo, Paul Tazewell And More Honored At 2025 Native Son Awards Celebrating Black Queer Brilliance
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Colman Domingo, Paul Tazewell And More Honored At 2025 Native Son Awards Celebrating Black Queer Brilliance

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 16, 2025
Two Minnesota Lawmakers And Their Spouses Shot In  ‘Targeted Political Violence’; Suspect In Custody And Charged With Murder
News · Politics

Two Minnesota Lawmakers And Their Spouses Shot In ‘Targeted Political Violence’; Suspect In Custody And Charged With Murder

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 16, 2025
FAMU Athletic Director Accused Of Stealing $24K From Former Employer, Faces Fraud And Theft Charges
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FAMU Athletic Director Accused Of Stealing $24K From Former Employer, Faces Fraud And Theft Charges

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 13, 2025
Trump Says He’ll Reinstate Confederate Names On Army Bases Renamed After Racial Justice Protests
News · Politics

Trump Says He’ll Reinstate Confederate Names On Army Bases Renamed After Racial Justice Protests

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 12, 2025
Fisk University To End Historic HBCU Gymnastics Program In 2026
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Fisk University To End Historic HBCU Gymnastics Program In 2026

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 11, 2025
Angela Davis Headlines The Largest Black Feminist Gathering Now Underway In New Orleans
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Angela Davis Headlines The Largest Black Feminist Gathering Now Underway In New Orleans

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 6, 2025
Skulls Of 19 Black Americans Once Used In Racist Research Finally Laid To Rest In New Orleans
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Skulls Of 19 Black Americans Once Used In Racist Research Finally Laid To Rest In New Orleans

By Oumou Fofana · Jun 3, 2025
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