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That Ghana represents the more optimistic side of Africa carries great symbolism. During the continent's post-independence history, Ghana has often been a crucible of all Africa's hope. It was the first sub-Saharan African nation to gain independence from its colonial ruler, Britain, in 1957. Its first president, Kwame Nkrumah, was also a lead figure in the pan-African nationalist movement. That didn't stop Ghana from falling victim to the same demons that have plagued much of the continent since independence: Nkrumah was ousted in a military takeover in 1966 and the country has had four...
...808s”—desiccated and ailing, it can’t pump enough to power a full LP—but at least it still has the capacity to throb occasionally. So get the man some beta blockers and a Prozac, and let’s hope for the best.—Reviewer Jake G. Cohen can be reached at jgcohen@fas.harvard.edu...
...When I voted, Doug was in a tight race with Michael Phelps and Sarah Palin,” he said. “I hope he prevails...
...they could negatively affect the development of their students. This proposition, which was heavily favored by singer and then-celebrity Anita Bryant, had been passed in many other states around the country, but ultimately failed in California. As Milk says to his supporters, “A message of hope has been sent. There is a place for us. Brothers and sisters, we can come home again.”Through Sean Penn’s stunning performance, Harvey Milk and his ideals and actions inspire us all never to give up hope, and to stand for the equal rights...
...would hope that my campaign would inspire people the way Hwang inspired me, to spread awareness of how vile the UC is,” Waite said...