January 31 – February 13, 2019
Pan-African Bridge Opens
While the US government was partially shut down over whether to build a wall between the US and Mexico, the Gambian and Senegalese presidents jointly opened a new bridge linking the countries and the sub-continent.
It Only Takes One Yes!
Habso Mohamud, author of the children's book "It Only Takes One Yes!" acknowledged that people often see refugees as a burden on many systems including housing, education, and health. Then, she asserted "we are just people who want to live their life again."
Activities
Read Africa Week Festival @ Francis Gregory Library, Canva For Beginners, HipHop Cardio, A.G. Gaston Conference–2019, Harlem Fine Arts Show, and more varied activities that make your life interesting.
Readers' Trends
The last issue's lead story was popular, but the "Women Only Travel Adventures," article featuring insights from Ruth Bridges of Aviva Travel Group was the flyaway hit. See what stories remain on top and what US–Mexico wall related story got high marks.