Through his work in ending South African apartheid, Mandela forever changed a nation and became a symbol of equality for the entire world.
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It’s hard to keep track of all the incredible things about Nelson Mandela and his accomplishments. We’re clearly inspired by his actions and wisdom, and there’s still even more to know about him! You may remember these 7 facts about Nelson Mandela, and there are a few more to add to the list!
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1. His birth name was Rolihlahla Mandela. His primary school teacher gave him the name Nelson.
2. He began his long road to a college degree...
Did you know the first unofficial Population Day happened on July 11th, 1987? Back then, it was also known as the Day of Five Billion as this was the approximate date on which the world’s population reached five billion people!
The world’s gotten a lot bigger since then, so we’ve decided to share some surprising facts to about the global population to keep you up to date:
1. The world population is growing rapidly.
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The world population increases by about 83...
At the end of 2016, 22.5 million refugees (defined as a person who has fled to another country) existed around the world. This is the largest number of refugees ever recorded, and this number still continues to grow.
With a crisis this big, there’s no surprise that there’s a lot of information about it. Unfortunately, this poses a new problem: How do people know what’s true, and what isn’t? It’s easy for myths and misinformation to spread and be taken...
Canada hosts the #G7 Summit this week. Here is my message to leaders: pic.twitter.com/Eh2yIJ2DUF
— Malala (@Malala) June 7, 2018
The 2018 G7 Summit will take place this week. The leaders of the world’s seven largest economies will convene to make decisions that could have massive effects on the world. Malala Yousafzai has called on world leaders to invest in girls’ education, saying it is “the single best thing you can do this week.”
Malala understands the immense value of education, and...
May 25th holds an important celebration every year: Africa Day! Since 1963, Africa and the African diaspora have used this day to commemorate the continent’s liberation from colonial imperialism and the beginning of the African Union (AU). The holiday recognizes this world-changing historical moment, but also stands as a perfect opportunity to acknowledge the changes that are happening in the present day.
First, a quick history lesson:
Between 1945 and 1965, many African nations gained independence from colonial rule. In 1957,...
From flying cars to smart houses, shining utopias to interstellar worlds, there are many ways to imagine the future. Science fiction and fantasy genres have long been used to explore the different ways humanity could exist, whether it be an alteration of the present day, a couple of years from now, or centuries ahead. When we speculate about the future, it’s not just a matter of what we imagine, but who we imagine.
Afrofuturism combines science fiction and fantasy with...
Every person’s voice has the power to make a huge difference in the world, including in the fight to end extreme poverty. When you connect with your representatives, you are letting them know what changes you want to see in the world and telling them to make it happen.
Here are just four of the ways you can contact your officials and make your voice heard:
1. Call them
Picking up the phone and calling your elected official is a great way...
You might be thinking: What do bikes have to do with gender equality? As it turns out, a whole lot!
Somewhere in a garden-enclosed office on the outskirts of Kabale, Uganda, Faith Tushabe sits in an office scattered with binders and books.