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**FILE** Mcebisi Jonas (Courtesy photo)

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South Africa Appoints New U.S. Envoy After Trump Expulsion, False Land Seizure Claims

by Stacy M. Brown April 28, 2025April 28, 2025

Rubby Pérez performs at the Soberanos Awards two weeks before his death, bringing his usual liveliness and infectious charisma to the stage. This performance was held at the Eduardo Brito National Theater in Santo Domingo — the same theater where his funeral took place a few weeks later. (Courtesy of Rubby Pérez via Instagram)

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A Voice That Moved a Nation Now Echoes in Memory

by Mya Trujillo April 23, 2025April 23, 2025

Lanre Famodu, a civil engineer residing in Odenton, Maryland, says he is living what he calls the "Nigerian Dream." (Courtesy photo)

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Dollars and Deals: The Lucrative Appeal of Investing in African Real Estate

by Teniola Ayoola April 16, 2025April 17, 2025

Dr. Jean Kaseya, director general of the Africa CDC, champions initiatives to fill the gap caused by the USAID termination of foreign aid, saying they are central to strengthening the continent of Africa and ensuring no country is left behind. (Courtesy photo)

As the U.S. Pulls Back, Africa Builds Its Own Health Security

by Stacy M. Brown April 2, 2025April 2, 2025

Leslie Noukemeu, Bree Starke and Oluwatosin Adewumi (pictured) don traditional patterns at the 17th annual Taste of Africa event at George Washington University. The traditional patterns are not only symbols of pride in one’s African identity, but of global solidarity between the diaspora. (Mya Trujillo/The Washington Informer)

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Xhuma in Action: GW’s Taste of Africa Bridges the African Diaspora

by Mya Trujillo March 26, 2025March 27, 2025

**FILE** As the Trump administration orders the removal of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in federal workplaces, the already-lacking diversity in U.S. foreign service is at risk. (Micha Green/The Washington Informer)

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The Fight for Diversity in U.S. Diplomacy Amid Trump’s DEI Suppression

by Mya Trujillo March 12, 2025March 14, 2025

Ghana's Independence Square, or Black Star Square, is a space for public celebrations, especially on Independence Day. The Black star featured here and on the Ghanaian flag was inspired by Marcus Garvey’s Black Star Line, which sought to connect members of the diaspora back to Africa. (Sir Amugi, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons)

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How Ghana Led the Way From Colonization to African Sovereignty

by Mya Trujillo March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

"Lost Ones," taken by Muse Dodd, is part of a series called "How to be Free: A Meditation of Existence as Resistance." With this collection, Dodd aimed to soothe Black audiences by creating serene imagery. (Courtesy photo)

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From Rio to Baltimore: The Fight for Authentic Black Representation

by Mya Trujillo February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Sen. Cory Booker speaks during the opening day of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 2018 Annual Legislative Conference in D.C. on Sept. 12. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

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Senators Seek Federal Recognition of African Diaspora Heritage Month

by WI Web Staff February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

**FILE** Donald Trump (Gage Skidmore, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons)

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Some Experts Say Trump’s South African Land Stance Exposes a Deep Hypocrisy

by Stacy M. Brown February 10, 2025February 10, 2025