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Those who can, do. Those who can’t, teach. An adage often meant to disparage teachers, this saying often indicates some sort ...

The study of traditional Ghanaian music and dance, a rich and valuable academic discipline, has unfortunately been dismissed by some sections of the public as irrelevant, using the respected field of ...

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Director Johan Grimonprez discusses Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, his powerful exploration of Congo's decolonization struggle, in conversation with Peter Mertens, Belgian political leader and author of ...

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Jennifer Lufau is advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in games and the gaming community. Here's why her ...

Celebrate Lunar New Year and Black History Month, find out whether more winter is on the way, and explore specials during a pair of restaurant weeks.

The story of Pretoria-born photographer Ernest Cole, who died in exile 35 years ago with one book of photographs and little ...