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Ancient DNA is restoring the origin story of the Swahili people of the East African coast
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe legacy of the medieval Swahili civilization is a source of extraordinary pride in East Africa,...
Medieval Swahilis and Persians paired up 1,000 years ago in East Africa, ancient DNA reveals
Live Science via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA new ancient DNA study help confirm, but also "contradict and complicate" the historical narrative...
The story of how Swahili became Africa's most spoken language
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 1 year agoTanzanian leader Julius Nyerere, a Swahili advocate. Keystone/Getty ImagesOnce just an obscure...
Genetic study details complex ancestry of East Africa's Swahili people
Reuters via Yahoo News· 1 year agoA study of centuries-old DNA has deciphered the complex ancestry of coastal East Africa's Swahili...
'Nurturing one another is imperative for the lives of our youth.': History program at Cotton Club
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 10 months agoPeople learned Swahili and the history about leaders who made a difference in society during a...
Black History Month events in North Jersey: Concerts, exhibits, film screenings and more
The Bergen Record via Yahoo News· 5 months agoDuring February, institutions across North Jersey will celebrate Black History Month. Within those...
When is Kwanzaa? Plus, details on what Kwanzaa is, how it is celebrated and more
Delaware Online | The News Journal via Yahoo News· 6 months agoKwanzaa celebrations begin in late December. Whether you’re a longtime observer of the holiday or...
A trip to Africa inspired a restaurant. What to expect — and what you must try — at Latha
AZCentral | The Arizona Republic via Yahoo News· 1 year agoEvelia Davis opened Latha — Swahili for flavor — at Heritage Square in April to bring a taste of...
Kwanzaa celebrates 7 principles starting Dec. 26. What to know about the holiday
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 6 months agoDecember is a month of celebrations, and one of the newest holidays starts Dec. 26. "Kwanzaa is an...
Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center celebrated Kwanzaa
The Gainesville Sun via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe opening day of Kwanzaa was celebrated at The Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center in southeast...