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12 African Gods and Goddesses: The Orisha Pantheon

A vast, diverse continent, religion, and mythology across Africa is rich and vibrant. The African gods and goddesses that make up these belief systems are worshipped in many ways by millions of people around the world. The Yoruba religion, which is today found throughout Southern Nigeria, forms the basis of many religions practiced by members …

Apartheid: Beginning and End, and the History of South Africa

by James Hardy

Apartheid, a dark chapter in South Africa’s history, was more than just a policy of racial segregation; it was a systematic construct designed to perpetuate inequality and subjugation. Enacted in 1948 by the National Party, this regime not only classified the nation’s populace into rigid racial groups but also dictated their rights, freedoms, and places …