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Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots

Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still struggling to make a living.

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Djimon Hounsou says systemic racism impacted his acting career: “I’m still struggling financially to make a living”

Actor Djimon Hounsou wants to bridge the gap between African and Black Americans through his event series, Africa Reconnect. Djimon

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Djimon Hounsou Discusses Hollywood Racism and His Financial Difficulties

Djimon Hounsou, a two-time Oscar nominee, has revealed that he continues to face financial struggles despite decades in Hollywood. In an interview with CNN Africa, he criticized the industry for its systemic racism and expressed frustration at being overlooked in his career.

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These American celebs were among over 500 people from the Black diaspora granted Ghanaian citizenship

Last two months, before leaving office, Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo granted citizenship to 524 diaspora members, mostly ...

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Harlem of the South: Tampa’s impact on African-American musicians

From the late 1800s through the 1970s, Central Avenue in Tampa was bustling with Black culture and eventually became known as ...

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Here are 31 events and ways to celebrate Black History Month in Louisville

From movie screenings and concerts to history and discussions, here are numerous ways to celebrate Black History Month around ...

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DNA testing can help Black Americans reclaim their identity and history

Americans with European heritage have long been able to pinpoint their ancestry through DNA testing, but it's only in recent years that those with African heritage have been able to trace their ...

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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA

During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where ...

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Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history

Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote in the United States through the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Sen.

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Making History: Tim Scott Now Longest-Serving Black Senator

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has made history Friday. Scott became the longest-serving African American in the 235-year history of ...

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