Author: catfish

Renee Bissohong, lives in the UK where she witnessed a young Black girl’s disappointment with her own appearance, and decided to act. She created a line of dolls celebrating African beauty, with the mission of empowering the next generation. The creator of ‘The Nubian Princesses’ joined FRANCE 24’s Clarisse Fortuné for an interview.

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Adventures at Lake Omigosh Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with Scott Sollers and The Children’s Book Review. Get ready for an exciting journey as we launch the Adventures at Lake Omigosh virtual book tour, where action and suspense await you! Best friends Felix and Harry are thrilled about their summer at Camp Horizon in New Hampshire, where they can bike, hike, and canoe on Lake Omigosh. But a mysterious creature is rumored to haunt the lake’s depths. One day, while canoeing, a sudden storm strikes, leaving them stranded when their canoe flips. Who will rescue them? Dive into the excitement in…

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  Taste of Melbourne Street at Meander Market in North Adelaide. Experience a Christmas artisan market that has it all! Meander Market has all your festive shopping with unique, high-quality, artisan stalls. In the Jerningham Street closure and weaving east along both sides of Melbourne Street, the artisan stalls are nestled amongst the Melbourne Street cafes, retail and businesses, with fabulous live music along the way. Enjoy delicious Melbourne Street food and drinks and take advantage of free dog portraits and free face painting. Plus, keep an eye out for Santa himself making a special appearance for free instant photos…

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Are you dreaming of a fun and memorable trip to Pigeon Forge but unsure where to start with planning? This popular destination offers a wide range of activities for families, couples, and friends. With so much to do—from theme parks and scenic spots to local dining and shopping—figuring out the best way to spend your time can feel overwhelming. By organizing your itinerary thoughtfully, you can make the most of each day and enjoy the best that Pigeon Forge has to offer.In this blog, we will share tips for creating an itinerary that balances sightseeing, relaxation, and adventure in Pigeon…

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Women and girls in Sudan are being targeted specifically for rape because of their identity, according to Human Rights Watch. This as the 18-month-long civil war in the country has killed over 20,000 people and forced many others to flee their homes. The accusation is levelled against members of the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group, which has been recently beaten back by the Sudanese military in some areas of the country. The group though continues to hit back, still controlling large areas of the capital Khartoum, and at least 120 people were killed in one town alone last month in east-central Sudan.…

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As the COP29 takes place in Baku, many poorer countries are doing their best to keep emissions low while driving economic development. African countries have the highest proportion of travel by foot or cycling in the world but many people as they get richer switch to cars. In Senegal, a growing number of cyclists are bucking this trend, but they say more needs to be done to make the commute to and from work safer.

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Black children often don’t see themselves reflected in mass-market toys. We meet a UK-based Cameroonian entrepreneur who decided to act. She created a line of dolls celebrating African beauty, with the mission of empowering the next generation.

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Book Review of Noodles & Albie on Thin IceSponsored* | All opinions are our ownThe Children’s Book Review What to Expect: Adventure, global warming, friendship, travel, problem solving. In this enjoyable picture book, penguin-loving author Eric Bennett introduces readers to the plight faced by Antarctic wildlife as global warming continues to push summer temperatures higher and higher. Temperatures at the South Pole have reached record highs, which means playing baseball is a bit tiring for Noodles the Emperor Penguin. However, while he is resting in his igloo, the rising temperatures cause the ice on which it sits to break away,…

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