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Today in History Africa 5 March

5 March, 2023 · In: Today in History Africa

Want to know what happened Today in History Africa: 5 March? These are 2 historical events that took place today, in the continent of Africa and the African diaspora.

Today in History Africa 5 March

The continent of Africa has an immensely rich history; hidden African history is becoming more accessible as it is finally coming to light. African history, people, culture and books have influenced and inspired the world for time immemorial; it is now time for Africa to shine!

In this post you will learn about the many things that happened today in history in Africa and in the African diaspora like when was the American Negro Academy established?

After reading this post you will know tons of facts about Africa in relation to: taxi driver strike in Nairobi, essential workers, the American Negro Academy and more.

This post is all about what happened Today in History Africa 5 March.

Today in History Africa: 5 March

African Historical Events

The Establishment of the AMERICAN NEGRO ACADEMY

On this day, 5 March 1897, The American Negro Academy was established in the United States of America in Washington, D.C.

Taxi operator Strike in Kenya

Today in History Africa 5 March
Matatus (vans) and tuktuks and pedestrians

On this day, 5 March 2014, taxi operators and matatu drivers striked against the unaffordable increase in vehicle parking fees made by the then Governor of Nairobi Evans Kidero.

Words: What is a Matatu?

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The Establishment of the American Negro Academy:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Negro_Academy

Taxi Operator Strike in Kenya:

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-26448460

photo: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Colorful_Matatu_in_Mombasa.jpg by Tmaokisa

By: The Griots Hand · In: Today in History Africa

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