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VIDEO: Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, Chibok Girls Champion, to Run for President of Nigeria

Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, co-founder of #BringBackOurGirls and Transparency International, announced Sunday she will run for president of Nigeria next year. Ezekwesili, 55, was a candidate for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize based on her work on fighting government corruption across the globe.

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Nsenga K. Burton, Ph.D. is an award-winning writer, entrepreneur and professor living her best life with her daughter Kai and fur-son Mr. Miyagi. She is founder and editor-in-chief of The Burton Wire, a news blog covering news of the African Diaspora. Dr. Burton is an expert in the intersection of race, class, gender, sexuality and media related industries. An activist scholar, Nsenga has authored numerous articles on the subject and recently co-edited a book on Black Women’s Mental Health. You can see and hear her on radio, tv and new media waxing poetic about these issues. In her spare time she vacillates between fighting the power and Happy Hour. Follow her on Twitter @Ntellectual.

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‘No King: Vote Early’ protest for democracy in St. Louis

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‘I’m here to stand up for democracy’ says Kenneth Petty at the ‘No Kings: Vote Early’ protest on the Tamm Bridge in St. Louis, Missouri, Saturday Oct. 17, 2026.

This is the fourth national “No Kings” protests since President Trump second presidential term. Indivisible called on people throughout the country to mobilize neighbors and communities to vote early in the mid-term election. Over 3,000 “No Kings” protest our taking place today.

📷 Dawn Suggs | St. Louis American

#VoteEarly #UnlockTheBallot #ProtectDemocracy #STL #stlamerican

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Life Lessons Learned Through Adversity: My Journey #shorts

Discover the profound life lessons learned through the highs and lows of adulthood. See how navigating adversity revealed God’s unwavering faithfulness.

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Navigating the ups and downs of life, especially through the twenties and into the thirties, reveals profound lessons. Adversity has shown the Lord’s faithfulness. #LifeLessons #Adversity #FaithJourney #PersonalGrowth

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From Claflin Alum to ColorBlind Artist

Discover how Claflin alum Patro “Pero” Ulmer defies expectations by creating stunning murals and vibrant art despite being colorblind.

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ColorBlind artist and Claflin University graduate showcasing vibrant abstract paintings in a professional studio.

From classrooms to college campuses to city murals and community events, artist Patro “Pero” Ulmer is leaving his creative mark on the world, one color at a time. He’s an in-demand artist from Orangeburg, SC who believes art is “a way of living in which creativity is not a hobby, but a lifestyle.” We’ll discuss Patro’s inspiring journey from HBCU Claflin University to art classrooms as a educator to becoming a renowned muralist and painter across The Carolinas and beyond- and how he creates beauty even though he is colorblind.

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Turning Abolitionist Design Research Into Real-World Business #shorts

Bridge the gap between abolitionist theory and real-world business strategy. Learn how to transform your passion for liberation into a tangible, thriving enterprise.

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A person presenting a project on abolitionist design research during a professional business workshop.

Discover the sweet spot where your businesses, research, and liberation efforts align. Actualize your theories into practice and explore surprising connections, maybe even an abolitionist ice cream shop! #PassionProject #CareerGoals #FindYourNiche #Innovation

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Black Journalists: Community, Excellence, and Lifting Up #shorts

Black journalists are building a legacy of excellence by mentoring the next generation. Discover how community and representation are reshaping our narratives.

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Three Black journalists smiling and sitting together for a panel discussion at the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder office.

A powerful discussion on the responsibility to teach journalistic excellence, especially for Black journalists. Building community to lift future generations and ensure diverse voices shape our narratives. #BlackJournalism #Journalism #Community #Mentorship #Representation

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NFN Exclusive: Muslims in AI

Join the NFX team as we explore the impact of Muslims in AI with industry leaders Dr. Fatou Sankara and Dr. Jamilyah Jones. Tune in for this exclusive discussion.

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Muslim experts in AI technology discussing the future of artificial intelligence in a professional studio setting.

Join the NFX team as we continue our series with Muslims in AI with Howard University alumna Dr. Fatou Sankara (founder of Datacation LLC) and Dr. Jamilyah Jones (Founder and CEO of Creative Transformations).

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