Education Africa

When Beating the Odds: Raising Academically Successful African American Males appeared in 1998, it was hailed as "a crucial book" (Baltimore Sun) and "undoubtedly one of the most important tools the African American parent can possess" (Kweisi Mfume, President NAACP). Now, in response to enormous demand, the authors turn their attention to African American young women. Statistics indicate that African American females, as a group, fare poorly in the United States.

"I am learning Malagasy" : 300 essential words and phrases, 140 common expressions, the 100 most common verbs, 1000 essential malagasy words. Malagasy is the national language and one of the official languages of Madagascar. It is spoken by more than 25 million people. How to learn a language differently? Today, language learning is revolutionizing: you do not have to go to traditional language classes anymore. Our learning method: a selection of hundreds of phrases and essential words. You listen to them, you repeat them, and you speak.

This four-session audio course is designed specifically for beginners. It offers a simple introduction to the Oromo language, emphasizing speaking and comprehension skills. This course is ideal for those eager to communicate effectively in Oromo, whether for travel, business, or better connecting with their own heritage. This audio course focuses on practical language skills, enabling learners to quickly build confidence in frequently used vocabulary. Students can expect to develop their listening and speaking skills efficiently.

In Sub-Saharan Africa, financial inclusion has rapidly increased recently. This is primarily due to the development of innovative business models like agent banking and digital financial services. However, around three-fourths of the adult Sub-Saharan African population does not have a bank account at a formal financial institution (World Bank, 2014). Only a little over 30 percent of adults were recorded to have a bank account in 2014, which went up by 6 percent from 2011 (IFC, 2020).

Aprende a hablar suajili Vol. 2 es un curso de audio para principiantes o para cualquier persona que tenga dificultades para hablar suajili con fluidez. El objetivo de este curso es practicar el suajili conversacional desde la primera lección. El curso se divide en 20 lecciones, seis lecciones de repaso/comprensión. Cada lección contiene frases cotidianas útiles relacionadas con un tema específico.

Ce manuel s'impose désormais comme un référentiel d'expressions courantes en langue fe'efe'e, regroupant plus de 2000 expressions typiquement employées au quotidien. Celles-ci sont judicieusement organisées en 32 chapitres, couvrant une vaste gamme de situations communicatives.

In this book, we will explore the rich and fascinating world of the Yoruba language, spoken by over 20 million people across West Africa, including Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. With 32 chapters covering a wide range of topics, you’ll learn how to introduce yourself, ask questions, express your feelings, and much more. Discover the nuances of Yoruba kinship terms, explore the language of love and romance, and even learn how to navigate difficult situations such as apologizing and expressing regret. From practical phrases for travelers to expressions for everyday life, this book has you covered.

Wings of Determination: The Willa Brown Story is a powerful and inspiring screenplay that chronicles the life and legacy of Willa Beatrice Brown, a pioneering African American aviator, educator, and civil rights advocate. Set against the backdrop of a segregated America, this screenplay vividly brings to life Brown's relentless pursuit of equality and justice in both the skies and on the ground. From her early years breaking racial and gender barriers in aviation to her crucial role in training the celebrated Tuskegee Airmen during World War II, Willa Brown's story is one of resilience, ...

Are you learning Afrikaans? Knowing more words is one of the best ways to speak and understand more Afrikaans. If you want to sound like a native speaker, you'll need vocab that's relevant to South African culture and daily life and that is actually used by South African people. With Learn Afrikaans: Discover South African Culture & Traditions, by AfrikaansPod101.com, you learn the must-know vocab and South African cultural insights that you won't find in a textbook.

This book chronicles the second, third and fourth years of these adventures, including the day-to-day life of a teacher at The American School of Kinshasa from 2007-2009 who deals with a marginal infrastructure while facing the everyday challenges of living in a war-torn third-world country, and has some great adventures in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and Zanzibar.

This paper discusses the value of professional certificates available on commercial basis, as compared to academic education programs. We attempt to answer questions like: are commercial professional certificates sufficient for designation of qualified and knowledgeable individuals? Can commercial professional certificates replace academic education in some fields? Are commercial professional certificates considered an equal education opportunity for people who missed the chance for academic education? What are the negative and positive sides of both paths, and can they be complementary to ...

Set to an infectious African rhythmic track, this audiobook pronounces, spells, and defines male and female Swahili names and gives a brief historic overview of the people and the language.

Dovey Johnson Roundtree was most famous for her successful defense of an indigent Black man accused of the murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer, a prominent White Washington, DC, socialite, in 1965. Despite her triumph in this high-profile case, Roundtree continued to represent the poor and the underserved. She was the first lawyer to bring a bus-desegregation case before the Interstate Commerce Commission, clinching the ruling that enabled Robert F. Kennedy to enforce bus integration. She was also among the first Black women to enter the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps.

Have you ever wondered what PhD studies looked like? Have you ever had the desire to pursue PhD studies, or do you know any friends, relatives or loved ones who would like to engage in the adventure? Do you want to set your/their expectations straight? Do you want to test and feel the PhD waters without lifting a finger? Then you are in for a treat. PhD studies can be fascinating and fulfilling as much as they are challenging. Most people however can only resort to uninformed guesses as to what a PhD journey really looks like.

During his years of reporting from the world's most savage and turbulent regions, Fergal Keane has witnessed the violence of the South African townships and the terror in Rwanda, the most extreme kinds of human behaviour, the horror of genocide, and the bravery of peacekeepers faced with overwhelming odds. As one of the BBC's leading correspondents, he recounts extraordinary encounters on the front lines.

Do you want to know how to take good care of your black hair? Black hair can be prone to dryness, which makes it frizzy and rough. You end up with hair that is difficult to detangle and style. Most people with black afro-type ethnic hair find it difficult to manage their hair, and they don't know how to take proper care of it. It may be tough, but it is not impossible. There is no need to spend thousands of dollars on salons trying to make sure that your black hair is healthy, clean, and stylish.

This Highlights Listen & Learn! Audio Study, intended for those in grade three, introduces listeners to a variety of animals that are native to the savannah in Africa. As listeners learn about these animals, they are also introduced to the multiple seasons that occur, while also spotlighting the Maasai people who have lived in East Africa for centuries. This audio study focuses on identifying a sequence of events, how to compare and contrast, and key vocabulary words throughout the nonfiction narrative.

This Ndebele language course introduces learners to a significant Southern African language, spoken by communities in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Ndebele, a Bantu language, is part of the Nguni language group, alongside Zulu, Xhosa, and Swati. With a strong oral tradition and expressive style, Ndebele holds cultural importance, reflecting the traditions, values, and perspectives of its speakers.

The most any one of us can hope for is a good death, but what is a good death? It’s going in peace. Going without pain. Going without being a burden to the ones we love. Leaving some good behind. Many in the African American community don't like to think or talk about the end, good or otherwise. So we die and leave a mess or someone we love dies and leaves us a mess. This book is a guide to help African Americans deal with what we in the culture call “transitioning” or “homegoing”.

Descubre la rica herencia cultural del África Oriental a través de nuestro curso integral de suajili, diseñado para llevar a principiantes completos al nivel CEFR A1. Como uno de los idiomas más hablados de África y lengua franca en numerosos países, el suajili abre puertas para establecer conexiones significativas en Tanzania, Kenia, Uganda y las crecientes comunidades de la diáspora africana en todo el mundo.