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On This Day in 1987, MTV Gave Metalheads a Reason to Watch with ‘Headbangers Ball’
MTV took a long road to Headbangers Ball. According to Rock N’ Roll True Stories, a large portion of the videos the network was showing in 1984 were from rock and metal bands. MTV CEO Bob ...
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Empowering the Youth in the AU Island States for Sustainable Agrifood Systems - a Call to Action At the Africa Agribusiness Youth Strategy Dialogue for Island States
The African Union Commission (AUC) and AGRA made a call for youth empowerment and transforming agribusiness to ensure sustainable opportunities for African Unions Island States. Organised by the ...
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On This Day in 1970, Johnny Cash Refused to Play a Pair of Controversial Songs for Richard Nixon at the White House
On this day (April 17) in 1970, Johnny Cash performed at the White House. Richard Nixon requested “A Boy Named Sue” and two cover songs. Cash played his signature song for the President and ...
Black Uhuru: over 50 years of reggae royalty
Despite going through numerous lead singers and musicians, this legendary group came to be synonymous with reggae music for decades.
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Atlanta youth remember inspiration of Pope Francis
When in Rome, Atlanta girl takes the pope’s cap. When she learned the pope had died, she said, “No, no, no.” “It was a sad day for the churc ...