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Noose Found At African American Museum In Washington

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Police in the US capital on Thursday were investigating the discovery of a noose in an exhibit on racial segregation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The grim find on Wednesday of the looped rope — seen as a symbol of the lynchings of black men in the American South in … Read more

Ghanaian British Architect David Adjaye Awarded Knighthood

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Renowned architect David Adjaye has been awarded with a Knighthood for his service to architecture. The investiture ceremony was performed by Prince William Friday, May 12. Adjaye was born in Tanzania to Ghanaian parents. In 1994, he set up his first office, where his ingenious use of materials and his sculptural ability established him as … Read more