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Throwback Thursday #TBT
By Danlette Grace Washington For today’s Throwback Thursday, #TBT, we’re shining the spotlight on the song “Where I’m From” Queen V in collaboration with Takun J, Nasseman, and Cypha D’ King. Released over fifteen years ago, the song remains a timeless classic. Avenette Sirleaf, known as Queen V, is a Liberian female rapper and actress…
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Throwback Thursday #TBT
By Danlette Grace Washington For today’s Throwback Thursday #tbt, we’re highlighting the song “Hello Africa” by Tecumsay Roberts, produced and directed by Peekoo, with the original music video shot in NYC by Jaheed Ashley. Tecumsay Roberts, also known as “TR,” hailed from Liberia, West Africa. Born in the 1950s, he tragically passed away during the…
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Over 2,000 Liberians Celebrate Winning the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery as Uzbekistan and Egypt Lead with 5,555 and 5,509 winners
By Danlette Grace Washington This year’s Diversity Visa Lottery (DV) has brought joy and anticipation to 2,208 lucky winners from Liberia, as they now have the opportunity to pursue new lives in the United States. The lottery, popularly known as the Green Card Lottery, saw exceptionally high winning entries from Uzbekistan and Egypt, leading with…
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Rick Slayman Becomes the First Living Recipient of a Pig Kidney Transplant
By Danlette Grace Washington The world’s first living recipient of a genetically edited pig kidney transplant, has been discharged from Massachusetts General Hospital. According to a statement released by the hospital on Wednesday, Slayman, 62, left the hospital two weeks after undergoing the pioneering operation. “Rick Slayman is recovering well and will continue to recuperate…
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Liberian President, Joseph Boakai Unveils First Draft of National Budget – Prioritizes Education, Health, and Agriculture
Monrovia, Liberia – March 21, 2024 President Joseph Boakai has submitted his administration’s first Draft National Budget to the Liberian Legislature, signaling a pivotal shift in government spending priorities for the fiscal year 2024. The draft showcases a strategic redistribution of national resources, emphasizing increased investment in education, healthcare, and agriculture, alongside significant reductions in…
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Inaugural Sabotage: The Trial of Auntie Miatta Fahnbulleh in a Corrupt Landscape
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By Alfred Kiadii In Liberia, being decent and staying above the fray of corruption and mismanagement of public funds come with much more retribution, slander, and a campaign of denunciation than being morally bankrupt and excessively corrupt. The Liberian mind and psyche are wired to hate, sabotage, and condemn the upright while canonizing those who…
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National Wear Red Day 2024 – Uniting in Solidarity for Women’s Heart Health
By Danlette Grace Washington Today, we wear red to raise awareness for heart disease, particularly in women’s health. “National Wear Red Day,” observed on February 2 each year, is an impactful initiative aimed at highlighting the importance of women’s heart health. The campaign encourages individuals to wear red attire as a symbol of solidarity and…
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Liberian President, Joseph N. Boakai Appoints Madam Kula Fofana as Presidential Press Secretary
President Joseph N. Boakai has appointed Ms. Kula Fofana as his Presidential Press Secretary, effective immediately. This decision, announced on Thursday, January 25, 2024, highlights Ms. Fofana’s extensive experience in Public Relations and Governance. Ms. Fofana has a rich history of service to Liberia, having previously held key positions in the government, including Assistant Minister…