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GHANA OFFERS THE BEST FOR TOURISTS DURING MARCH TRIP
By Nii Okaijah
When on March 6, 1957, the West African country of Gold Coast, became
independent Ghana, it brought joy and inspiration to many in America.
As the first country south of the Sahara to the break the shackles of
colonialism from Britain in modern times, Ghana impacted the U.S. civil
rights struggle, winning the admiration of many Americans especially Blacks.
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT
Vaughn Wilson
I think the dogs have a monopoly on the rental leases in Lincoln
Park. There seems to be more pedigrees living in this locale than people.
And the dogs are gazing more grass than a lawn mower. If this keeps up,
the Chicago Park District employees will be out of work for a lack of
landscaping jobs available in the area. Also, if you get upset while in
Lincoln Park, no need to belt out any expletives because chances are you’ve
already stepped in the very word your tongue was about to fire out.
U.S. CONGRESS URGED TO FUND UN AFRICAN PEACEKEEPING
By Nii Okaijah
A number of Chicago organizations recently appealed to the U.S.
Congress to fund UN peacekeeping efforts in Africa. Under a recent budget
proposal put forth by House majority leaders, funding UN efforts in Africa
was eliminated, but funding for peacekeeping missions in other parts of
the world was maintained.
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