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Using her VOICE
It takes an unquantifiable amount of energy to be a mother, wife, and social activist. But Ahmeda... more -
Getting to know Gail Collins
In a corner office on the 13th floor of the New York Times building, a 68-year-old woman with high... more -
Earth’s Angels
Hanan Waite (nee El-Mahmoud) is no ordinary nurse. Her wings of compassion spread from her home in... more -
The women of Djibouti
Djibouti, an Islamic country nestled between Somalia and Ethiopia. The capital is a modest city... more -
Happy birthday Madiba
"I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of... more -
The Gay African
As told to Amma Bonsu I am called Adwoa. In my local Ghanaian culture it means Monday’s... more -
A great tree has fallen
Today, things really fall apart. Chinua Achebe, Africa's wordsmith and global literary giant died... more -
The Viola Desmond story
9 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat, a businesswoman named Viola Desmond caused a... more -
A concierge elevates his village
Late for a job interview, stressed out and starting to panic, Mindi Mebane asked the building... more
