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Richmond’s E̲le̲gba Folklore Society marked the 35th Annual Down Home Family Reunion with a free, seven-hour celebration at Abner Clay Park on Aug. 15. The festival drew thousands with music, dance, heritage exhibits and youth programming centered…

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Castle of our Skins will launch its 14th season in October 2026 with Imprinted, a Boston-centered lineup of concerts, residencies and community programs running through June 2027. The season also introduces new curatorial leadership after the…

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Mal opened its global waitlist on September 9, 2026, three months after gaining in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based platform says it will use AI-native technology to unify payments, money transfers,…

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Morehouse Chapel founding dean Dr. Lawrence Edward Carter Sr. wrote the foreword to Bankole Thompson’s upcoming book on Frederick Douglass, democracy and the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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Karen Hayes’ documentary The Foolishness of God will open the 16th Festival International des Films de la Diaspora Africaine in Paris on Sept. 4, 2026, with a post-screening discussion and reception.

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The gazebo mosquito net market is projected to grow from $1.15 billion in 2025 to $1.75 billion by 2030, according to a new report from The Business Research Company.

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The global computed tomography colonography systems market is projected to grow from $1.22 billion in 2026 to $1.69 billion by 2030, driven by colorectal cancer screening, AI-assisted imaging and demand for non-invasive diagnostics.

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The Business Research Company says the high-end home organization market will rise from $14.68 billion in 2025 to $16.01 billion in 2026, then reach $22.88 billion by 2030. Growth is tied to luxury housing, smaller living spaces, smart-home…

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The global decentralized clinical trials market is projected to rise from $10.13 billion in 2025 to $35.62 billion by 2035, driven by regulatory support, recruitment cost pressure and broader use of connected sensors.

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Anbessa Travel was named Ethiopia’s Leading Destination Management Company 2026 at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar on Aug. 28. The win spotlights the Addis Ababa-based company’s focus on sustainability, local partnerships and…

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Kulture Company says it has shipped more than 200,000 products to customers in over 45 countries as its culturally rooted games and toys business expands.

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Hotels and retreat brands in Asia, Africa and the Austrian Alps are building foot-focused treatments as new research links foot and lower-leg strength to healthy aging and fall prevention.

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JAMNOLA is unveiling a new rotating exhibition in New Orleans featuring Black Masking Indian suits, relics and an interactive Adinkra installation through Mardi Gras. The additions spotlight African heritage, Mardi Gras Indian tradition and the…

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ROX has begun producing vehicles in Abu Dhabi after completing a 10,000-square-meter AI manufacturing center in KEZAD, a move tied to the emirate’s push to build advanced industry and localize supply chains.

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Influential Women profiled Prudence Bushnell, a retired U.S. ambassador and career Foreign Service officer whose career included senior posts in Africa and a crisis-tested tenure in Kenya.

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The decaf functional coffee market is projected to grow from $4.3 billion in 2025 to $4.74 billion in 2026, with the category expected to reach $6.91 billion by 2030. Demand is rising as consumers look for caffeine-free, wellness-focused drinks…

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Gary Guo’s original play “No Swears Academy” premiered Aug. 26 at the Providence Public Library, pairing a student theater debut with a benefit for Oasis International.

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The Business Research Company says the dam inspection drones market will grow from $0.55 billion in 2025 to $0.64 billion in 2026, then to $1.16 billion by 2030. The report points to aging dams, extreme weather and tighter safety rules as the main…

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Author Neva Rose’s debut novel, By Any Other Name, follows a woman whose discovery of her birth certificate opens a deeper search into family history, belonging, and African American identity.

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The Italian Excellence Award has announced its first 21 nominations for the 13th edition, with finalists spanning Dubai, Washington, DC, Luxembourg, Naples and Sicily.