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There's Bipartisan Support To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday
Republicans and Democrats have introduced legislation to make it the 11th federal holiday.
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SOUTH AFRICA: EXCAVATION OF SLAVE CELLAR
English/Nat
South African archaeologists have uncovered the steps leading to the world's only existing Dutch East India slave cellar.
Dating back to 1679, the Slave Lodge housed up to a thousand slaves, many of whom worked as gardeners...
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National anthem, Howard Dean, ML King tribute, son
Denver - 28 August 2008
1. Wide of stage
2. Jennifer Hudson singing United States national anthem
3. Close-up of woman wearing Obama hat listening to anthem
4. Close-up of US Olympic gymnast, Shawn Johnson, with hand on heart
5. Wide...
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Author and AP writer Jesse Holland tells some of the history behind the U.S. Capitol - history that includes slave labor building much of the government's seat. Holland has written a book about the role blacks played in building Washington
HEADLINE: First Person: Black Men Built the Capitol
CAPTION: Author and AP writer Jesse Holland tells some of the history behind the U.S. Capitol - history that includes slave labor building much of the government's seat. Holland has...
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VOICER Celebrations as Voodoo is declared an official religion
Port-au-Prince - 17 April 2003
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0004 Mid shot of rara musicians play homemade horns and "vaksin" made of PVC pipe
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0010 Close up of rara queen in rara procession...
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In Los Angeles' African-American enclaves the mood was buoyant and joyous that voters ushered the first black president elect in the nation's history. The AP's John Mone visited some of those neighborhoods
HEADLINE: African Americans react to Election 2008
CAPTION: In Los Angeles' African-American enclaves the mood was buoyant and joyous that voters ushered the first black president elect in the nation's history. The AP's John Mone...
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Zanzibar - Stone Town
(dur: 11 mins 47 secs/english sot: 1 min 57 secs)
Zanzibar's Old Stone Town has been designated by UNESCO as one of the world's one hundred most important historic cities and this year a major restoration programme reached completion....
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VOICED : Descendants of slaves on a voodoo pilgrimage in Benin
Every January, thousands of voodoo worshippers joined by crowds of tourists and descendants of slaves head to the Gate of No Return monument in Ouidah in Benin
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SERBIA: PROTESTS OVER AUTHORITIES REFUSAL TO ACCEPT ELECTION RESULTS
English/Nat
Tens of thousands of people have attended another day of protests over the authorities refusal to accept the results of local elections in Belgrade.
Although there has been no official announcement, the Supreme Court earlier...
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US Congressman arrested in protest against Sudan
1. Wide shot of protest in front of Sudanese Embassy
2. Close up of protesters in front of Sudanese Embassy
3. Man handing out flyers to people in cars
4. More of protesters
5. U-S Representative Donald Payne (Democrat) New Jersey,...
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Serbia - Anti-government protests continue
The latest of the daily anti-government protests in the Serbian capital,
Belgrade, was given extra impetus on Sunday (8/12) by reports that the
country's Supreme Court had rejected Opposition parties' appeals against the annulment of...
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SERBIA: OPPOSITION PARTIES VOW TO STEP UP ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTS
Serbo-Croat/Rus/Nat
Serbia's opposition parties have vowed to step up its protests despite arrests of anti- government demonstrators and the expectation that courts will refuse to reverse the cancellation of its election victories....
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SOUTH AFRICA: MALAYSIAN PRIME MINISTER DR MAHATHIR MOHAMAD VISIT
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In an effort to increase and improve trade relations Malaysia's Prime Minister has brought a large delegation of businessmen to South Africa.
Their five-day visit is intended to develop trade between the two countries which...
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Russian FM Lavrov holds talks with Vietnamese FM, calls for peaceful soultion in Ukraine
Russia's Foreign Minister on Wednesday called for a peaceful solution to the situation in Eastern Ukraine on Wednesday, urging the government in Kiev to end its operations against pro-Russian groups there.
Speaking at a news conference...
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Israeli girl finds ancient Egyptian amulet
A young Israeli girl was sifting through piles of earth as part of an archaeological dig when she discovered an Ancient Egyptian amulet, officials announced on Tuesday.The amulet dates back more than 3,200 years to the time of the...
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Island of Mozambique: a new life for the jewel of the old empire
CLEAN : Island of Mozambique: a new life for the jewel of the old empire
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : ANC gets overwhelming mandate from South African voters
CLEAN : ANC gets overwhelming mandate from South African voters
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Stars, fashion designers weigh in on their favorite red carpet trends for Sunday's Academy Awards
MICHAEL KORS WANTS SLEEVES, RISKS AT THE OSCARS Michael Kors is not looking for color at Sunday's Academy Awards. The celebrity favorite designer hopes Hollywood opts for classic black on the red carpet. "I think that, you know,...
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CLEAN : Survivors 'speak up' a year after Nigeria's Lagos shooting
Nigerian protesters Legend, Solomon and Samuel were all injured on the night of October 20, 2020 - a night they "can never forget" - when the Nigerian army used live ammunition to disperse a peaceful Nigerian protesters Legend, Solomon...
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The Makeup Of Black People In America Is Starting To Look Different
Immigrants are making up a fast-growing share of Black Americans, after often being overlooked in the immigrant experience.
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Kevin Brooks: Youtube: The Story of Prince Estabrook
Prince Estabrook was a man who was enslaved in the the northern colonies of the United States in the 18th century, as well as a Minuteman in theRevolutionary War. This video describes his enslavement and military career. [10:23]
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Khan Academy: Uncle Tom's Cabin Reception and Significance
How did Northerners, Southerners, and the international community receive Harriet Beecher Stowe's abolitionist novel? Kim and Becca discuss the reception and far-reaching consequences of the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. [7:09]