Tag: Nigeria
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Interactive CU map aims to pinpoint original homes of enslaved people
Intra-African conflicts led to the enslavement of hundreds of thousands of Africans during the 19th century, but questions surrounding where those people originated have remained an unsolved mystery. Historians have known for decades where the enslaved Africans departed Africa, but due to a very limited amount of documents — most from the perspectives of European…
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‘Prove ’em wrong’: How Broncos’ undrafted rookie Essang Bassey has overcome obstacles all his life
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Growing up in the city of Oron in Nigeria, football wasn’t something Umo Bassey knew much about. “American football was not our thing at all,” Umo said with a laugh. “I’m still learning it.” Now, 35 years after moving to America, Umo has no choice but to try and understand the game because her son,…