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First Lady Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World
Michelle Obama is passionate about many things, but one of her missions is personal. Michelle spoke candidly during her CNN documentary film titled We Will Rise: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World. “For me, education has never been simply a policy issue — it’s personal. Neither of my parents and hardly…
President Buhari: “My Wife Belongs to My Kitchen”
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has found himself in the middle of a firestorm following his recent statements about his wife and her expected role in their marriage. In an earlier interview with the BBC, his wife Aisha had made some critical comments about how he was running the country and more specifically, about how she felt…
The National Museum of African American History and Culture Paints a Full Picture
Decades of planning and organization finally came to fruition on September 24, 2016, when the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The new building is part of the Smithsonian Institution and was dedicated by President Barack Obama. The idea for a national gallery celebrating…
Nigeria Reaches Deal with Boko Haram
In an unprecedented move by Boko Haram, the militant group has agreed to strike a deal with the Nigerian government to release 21 of the girls they abducted and have been holding captive since 2014. According to a spokesperson for Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the young women were released as the result of “the…
