Continuously making headlines over the past few weeks, Mali, the francophone West African country, doesn’t seem that far away when we think of the Malian population that exists within the borders of the United States.



As a nation of immigrants, it comes as no surprise that we have our very own Malian community. According to the latest Census, there are approximately 8000 Malian…

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i've got a few dreams and i'm living them here; i know i can do anything as long as i'm here; she's got her hand out for me; and a heart full of gold; i know i'll live my life here 'til the day i grow old; i got some dreams about to be born; they need some care and nurture so they can grow; there's no better place than where i call home; may God bless America her freedom and soul; i've got some plans no matter how small; within her presence there's hope for…

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Come here Elaine Sciolino speak of her reporting experiences -- a war correspondent now covering French culture and politics -- and pick up a copy…

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DUB INC in New York!



Formed in St. Etienne in 1997 and often labeled as “French Reggae”, DUB INC’s sound is actually an immersion of an incredibly diverse array of

musical influences, ranging from traditional North African music to

Hip-Hop. The band’s two lead vocalists embody this diversity, as one

sings in a characteristically raga tone, while the other uses a more

“far eastern” style. This gives the group a unique voice to the world,

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“The world is my oyster“ is one of the most widely used proverbs. It comes from Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor (1600) in Act II, Scene II and goes: Falstaff: I will not lend thee a penny. Pistol: Why, then, the world's mine oyster, Which I with sword will open. It’s quite poetic and there’s a reason why it appeals to so many…

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