The story of the Okapi's discovery in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is famous, but it's very much a colonial story that involves British and Belgian administrators taking advantage of Congolese knowledge. This thread discusses some key points.
Darren Naish
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Sculptor Augusta Savage passed #OTD 61 years ago. Her signature work, THE HARP, was displayed at New York’s World Fair of 1939. What happened to Savage and her magnificent sculpture speaks to the tragic devaluation of African American art and artists.
Ibram X. Kendi
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On this day in 1960, police opened fire on unarmed native Africans protesting apartheid laws in Sharpeville, South Africa, killing 69 and injuring 180. This tragic event highlights the impact of apartheid and the need for social justice.
Ibram X. Kendi
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In light of St. Patrick's Day, learn the story of Tí Chairbre (Carberry's Pub), built over 133 years ago by a great great grandfather in Drogheda, Ireland. Find out more about this pub and its Gaelic label on a Guinness Ireland t-shirt.
Melissa Perri
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