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World Affairs

The Obamas Speak on International Women’s Day, Women’s History Month!

by O.G

in Black History, Guest-Pectives!, Inspired Sense, World Affairs

First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama, and President Obama speak on International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month. Discover what the US government is doing to empower women and curb domestic violence in this inspiring video.

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Haiti: Life Lessons From A Killer Earthquake!

by O.G

in Black History, Inspired Sense, World Affairs

On January 12, 2010, a 7 magnitude earthquake struck Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, wrecking havoc on its presidential palace, UN HQ and other buildings. At least 150,000 people were killed and a large number rendered destitute. These are the life lessons I have drawn from this event.

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

by O.G

in Announcements!, Inspired Sense, World Affairs

Today marks the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and 16 Days of Activism. So I figured I’d do my bit. Find out how…

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Literary Novel Published in Commemoration of Nigeria’s Independence Day and Black History Month.

by O.G

in Announcements!, Black History, World Affairs

“Historically, Nigeria is famous for great literature however, many Nigerian novels have mainly got a tribal agenda. Egg-Larva-Pupa-Woman is unique because it speaks to the collective yearning of the Nigerian people, in essence the African people, yet tackles universal themes like love, forgiveness, domestic violence, entrepreneurship and woman empowerment.

There has been a lack of strong women characters in African literary fiction of late, so I was inspired to create a character who’s not only beautiful but also a woman of substance – defying all odds economically, emotionally and socially.”

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