"Listen to what the children try to say and show us." Let’s just say I met a little boy last September. He was 11 and unable to read. He absolutely could not sound out CVC words (dog, hot, bat, sit). He was very aware of his difference and this resulted in tears quite often when … Continue reading Learn to Read, Read to Learn
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Ethiopia preps for June elections
Ethiopians and friends of Ethiopia worldwide anticipate general elections this June after a prolonged Covid19 postponement. The event will secure the appointment of members of the House of Peoples' Representatives and regional state councils. This electoral test will be the first for the ruling Prosperity Party. Opposition political parties say they center their ambitions not … Continue reading Ethiopia preps for June elections
The Performing Arts in African countries
the performing arts and political expression in some african countries The Tempos band were known for their political songs. JCollins-BAPMAF Archives Edmund John Collins, University of Ghana Towards the end of the Kwame Nkrumah era in 1966, a number of highlife artists wrote songs critical of him as Ghana’s president. But during the period leading … Continue reading The Performing Arts in African countries