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Sex for Grades: undercover inside Nigerian and Ghanaian universities

December 11, 2020

Universities in Nigeria and Ghana have been plagued by stories of sexual harassment by lecturers and professors for decades. Allegations include a wide array of abuses, from blackmailing students for sex in exchange for marks and admission to lewd comments and grooming. After gathering dozens of testimonies, BBC Africa Eye sent undercover journalists posing as students inside the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the University of Ghana to capture footage of the sexual harassment.

WE ARE NOT ETHIOPIAN JEWS, WE ARE HEBREW ISRAELITES 2

December 11, 2020

The road to reach Jerusalem for the remainder of Ethiopia’s Jewish community has been a long and hard-fought effort. As God brought Israel out of Egypt through the Red Sea so we are able to live in this exciting time as God, once again, clears every obstacle to bring His people back to their own land. In this insightful and heartwarming documentary, the ICEJ TV Team captures unique moments in Jewish Ethiopian Aliyah - from the first generations of new olim until today.

Desert Empires - History Of Africa with Zeinab Badawi

December 11, 2020
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In this episode Zeinab Badawi visits rarely seen historic sites and magnificent ruins in Mali and Mauritania in west Africa. We hear from Africans about how trans-Saharan trade, mainly in gold, meant that by about the 7th century rich kingdoms became established in West Africa. These eventually gave rise to three of the greatest empires on the continent, including the Mali Empire which began in the 13th century. Under armed guard, Zeinab visits the fabled city of Timbuktu, which was overrun by extremists in 2012. Mali’s ruler Mansa Musa was reputedly the wealthiest individual to have ever lived. She brings a rich narrative of a period in Africa’s history when it was a significant player in the world economy, and influenced global thinking through great centres of learning.

Tommy 'Tiny' Lister, Best Known For Role In 'Friday' Films, Dies At 62

December 11, 2020

Sheriff's officials Thursday were investigating the death of character actor Tommy "Tiny" Lister, best known for his role in the "Friday" movie franchise.

White Parents, Raising Black Children - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

December 11, 2020

Emmanuel Acho sits down with Aaron & Jamie Ivey + their kids, to have an uncomfortable conversation about the struggles, differences and what they have learned, in raising black, white and mixed children. Emmanuel asks the Ivey's if they fear for their black children's lives and if the kids would rather have black parents raising them.

A Conversation with Oprah - the (American) White World

December 10, 2020

In conversation with Oprah Winfrey, Emmanuel explores the concept of the (American) White World. He states, "Just because the (American) world is white, doesn't mean your world has to be." As he answers one woman's question on how to be closer with Black friends.