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Argentina
Buenos Aires
Unidentified DNA has been found in the apartment
of Alberto Nisman, a special investigatorfound shot
last month in his BuenosAires apartment, according
to the BBC. It is unclear whether he committed
suicide or was murdered, but the fact that he died
hours before testifying against President Cristina
Fernandez, leaving no note, has raised suspicion in
Argentina. At the time of his death, Nisman was
investigating the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center,
which killed 85 people. The report he had written
accused president Fernandez of negotiating with
Iran to cover up their role in the attack.
France
Lille
Ex-head of the International Monetary Fund
Dominique Strauss-Kahn has denied charges that
he was involved in pimping, according to the BBC.
He is being charged with obtaining prostitutes for
several sex parties in multiple countries. Strauss-
Kahn claims that he did not know the women
were prostitutes. He also claims prosecution
exaggerated the frequency of these parties,
claiming there were only 12 parties during three
years. "What I liked in swingers' parties was the
element of sport, or play," said Strauss-Kahn,
according to the Independent. 'Having prostitutes
there wouldn't fit my sense of fun.*
Malaysia
PUTRAJAYA
Anwar Ibrahim, a prominent leader of the
Malaysian opposition, has been sentenced to
five years in prison for sodomy, according to the
Guardian. First charged with sodomizing an aide
in 2008, Anwar was acquitted in 2012 — only
to have the acquittal overturned. This latest
appeal was heard by the Federal Court, the
highest court in Malaysia, and so Anwar does
not have any hope of appeal. The verdict was
condemned by members of Anwar's party, as
well as international organizations — including
the U.N. human rights office.
United States
The U.S. is considering charges against the
bank HSBC after revelations that their Swiss
branch helped clients illegally avoid paying
taxes and may have manipulated currency
rates, according to Reuters. Britain is also
investigating the bank and its own former
minister for trade an investment, Stephen
Green. Before serving as minister and MR
Green was the executive chairman of HSBC.
The information on tax evasion was leaked by
a former IT employee of HSBC's Swiss branch,
Herve Falciani. Switzerland has charged him
with violating national secrecy laws.
BY ABE KENMORE
World & Nation Editor
honor, education in Greensboro
BY ZACHARY LINDSEY
Staff Writer
“Black History Month is the time to celebrate the
accomplishments of African-Americans all over the diaspora,”
said James Shields, director of the Bonner Center for Community
Service & Learning.
BHM was started in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, originally as
Negro Week. The negro life and history was to be celebrated on
the second week of February.
“It is important for individuals from a non-African descent to
learn more about African-American history,” said Shields.
The Multicultural Education Department at Guilford
College, as well as various other campus organizations such as
the Bonner Center, student clubs and classes are collaborating
throughout this month to host events on campus. The MED has
primarily focused on Brothers and Sisters in Blackness, a student
organization on campus. The Queries of Diversity conclave and
the latest Understanding Racism Workshop — held Feb. 6 in the
Community Center.
Sophomore Ayellor Karbah mentioned the Understanding
Racism workshop specifically.
“It is a great regulated program because people of all shapes
and colors can come (share) thoughts to better understand racism
and the stereotypical issues we all face today,” said Karbah.
Junior Tawanna Maryland spoke about BHM and the beauty
of blackness, as well as the history that African-Americans have
undeSrgone and overcome for centuries.
“I celebrated all year long, but I appreciated acknowledgment
of Black History Month being an official holiday and recognition
of black accomplishments,” said Maryland. “BHM is a tribute.”
Greensboro is a hotbed for diversity. Community organizing
encompasses an array of groups such as the International Civil
Rights Center & Museum and historically black colleges and
universities, as Greensboro played a significant role during the
Civil Rights Movements.
Junior Teresa Bedzigui articulated that BHM is a great month
and great reminder to the African-American people. BHM is all
about love and should be — in her opinion — a BHM year rather
than month.
“BHM is a moment to stop talking and listen,” said Bedzigui-
“It is a celebration of excellence and achievement.”
Senior De’Shauna Ottley remarked on BHM being a time when
we can celebrate all the accomplishments of African-Americans
over the years.
“All African-Americans are influential in their own way,” said
Ottley.
Today, BHM all over the diaspora is a celebration of the
independence of an ethnicity.
“Through the struggles and the hardship, it is a month to
recognize all individuals who fought for our freedom,” said
Karbah.
“BHM honors the contributions of African-Americans
throughout United States history,” said Junior Ben Evans. “BHM
should not be (confined) to a period of a month because it is
something that we should always be talking about.”
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