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  • Black History Month 2025 Messages: Share Powerful Quotes, HD Wallpapers, Images and Sayings To Observe African American Heritage Month

    Black History Month 2025 Messages: Share Powerful Quotes, HD Wallpapers, Images and Sayings To Observe African American Heritage Month

    Black History Month is celebrated every year in the month of February. Black History Month 2025 will be observed from February 1 to February 28. It is celebrated in various countries, especially in Canada and the US, where it is also called the African-American Heritage Month. The month is celebrated every February to honour the achievements, history, and culture of African Americans. It is a time to reflect on all the struggles they faced as well as the contributions they have made to society. This month-long observance highlights the importance of recognising the challenges of racism and injustice while celebrating the strides we have made towards equality. To celebrate this month, share Black History Month 2025 messages. Black History Month 2025 Theme, History and Significance: When Is African American Heritage Month? Know About the Key Observance in February To Celebrate the African Diaspora.

    African Americans have made many contributions to several fields like music, arts, science, and politics. Black History Month reminds us to appreciate diversity and raise awareness about the stories of African Americans and continue to fight for positive changes. During this time, people celebrate the accomplishments of figures like Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, and more. They have played a key role in the civil rights movement. It is important to learn about them and their lives in order to understand the importance of equality and justice for all. To join in raising awareness and celebrating the month, share thoughtful messages. To help, we have curated a list of Black History Month 2025 quotes and sayings and African American Heritage Month images and wallpapers you can easily download for free online and share via Facebook or WhatsApp. Black History Month 2024 Theme, History and Significance: Know All About the Important Observance in February To Celebrate African-American History Month.

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    This Black History Month 2025, let us take the time to reflect on the struggles, achievements, and impacts of the African Americans throughout history. Let’s understand and learn more about them and their lives and continue working toward a more just and equal society for all.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Feb 01, 2025 07:37 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).


  • Black History Month 2025 Theme, History and Significance: When Is African American Heritage Month? Know About the Key Observance in February To Celebrate the African Diaspora

    Black History Month 2025 Theme, History and Significance: When Is African American Heritage Month? Know About the Key Observance in February To Celebrate the African Diaspora

    Black History Month is an annual month-long event that celebrates the achievements, history, and contributions of Black individuals and communities around the world. Held in the month of February every year, this event serves as a time to reflect on the struggles and cultural impact of Black people across various fields, including civil rights, politics, science, literature, music, and sports. In this article, let’s learn more about Black History Month 2025 date, Black History Month 2025 theme, history and the significance of the annual event. February 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Get Full List of Major Events in the Second Month of the Year.

    Black History Month is celebrated in February in the USA and Canada, where it has received official recognition from governments. It more recently has also been celebrated in Ireland and the United Kingdom where it is observed in October.

    Black History Month 2025 in the United States, Canada and the UK

    Black History Month is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada. In the United Kingdom, Black History Month is celebrated in October. Black History Month 2025 will take place from Saturday, February 1, to Friday, February 28.

    Black History Month 2025 Theme

    The Black History Month 2025 theme is “African Americans and Labor.”

    Black History Month History

    The observance of Black History Month traces its roots back to 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History established Negro History Week in February. This week was chosen because it coincided with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on February 12 and that of Frederick Douglass on February 14, both of which Black communities had celebrated since the late 19th century. This was later expanded into Black History Month in 1976, aligning with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, two figures significant in the fight against slavery. Over the years, Black History Month has become a global movement, encouraging education, awareness, and recognition of Black excellence.

    As per historical records, Black History Month originated in the United States of America (USA) but is also marked in several other countries like Canada and the United Kingdom, among others. In the US, it is also known as African-American History Month.

    Black History Month Significance

    Black History Month is an important event that serves as an opportunity to highlight the different aspects of Black heritage and other issues. On this day, schools, institutions, and organisations hold various events, exhibitions, and discussions to honour Black pioneers. The day serves as a reminder of the importance of diversity, inclusion, and the ongoing fight for equality in society.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 31, 2025 11:03 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).

  • South African elephant kills tourist who was trying to save children at Kruger National Park

    South African elephant kills tourist who was trying to save children at Kruger National Park

    An elephant in South Africa’s Kruger National Park trampled a tourist to death as he was trying to protect children, officials say. 

    The incident Sunday involving 59-year-old Shaik Adam Shabir Ammed from the South African town of Mkhondo remains under investigation by law enforcement, according to South African National Parks. 

    “Initial eyewitness accounts indicate that the family parked close to the Malelane reception area and children ran past the bridge into the bush whereupon an individual elephant from a nearby herd charged them. The deceased rushed to assist the children and that is when he was chased and trampled by one of the animals,” the agency said. “He succumbed to his injuries on the scene.” 

    “On the day of the incident, the animal responsible for the death could not be identified as there were several of them in the vicinity and they immediately moved away while people were trying to save the life of the deceased,” it added. 

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    Elephants are seen at Kruger National Park in South Africa in December 2022. (Murat Ozgur Guvendik/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

    South African National Parks also said it offers its “heartfelt condolences to the Ammed family and wishes them strength in this difficult time.” 

    The agency said on its website that “In most of the national parks there is a possible threat from dangerous animals” and “In such parks guests may only [leave] vehicles in designated areas. 

    “No part of your body may protrude from a window or sunroof and doors should remain closed at all times,” it warned. 

    SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT SIGNS CONTROVERSIAL LAND SEIZURE BILL, ERODING PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS 

    Elephant walks in South Africa

    An elephant similar to the one pictured above charged at the tourist as he was trying to bring children to safety inside Kruger National Park, officials say. (Murat Ozgur Guvendik/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

    Park officials describe elephants as “usually peaceful animals” but note that they “may become aggressive when sick, injured or harassed.” 

    “Elephants may run at the threat in a demonstration or real charge. Most charges are mock charges which are broken off before the target is reached,” South African National Parks said. 

    Herd of elephants

    South Africa National Parks says elephants may become aggressive if they feel harassed. (Frédéric Soltan/Corbis via Getty Images)

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    “However, if an attack is followed through, an elephant is quite capable of killing another elephant, other animals (including humans) or wrecking cars,” it added. 

    Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital.

  • South African president signs controversal land expropriation law

    South African president signs controversal land expropriation law

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signed into law a bill that will allow the government to seize land without having to pay compensation, which some in the government say is a threat to private ownership.

    The law, which replaces the pre-democratic Expropriation Act of 1975, “outlines how expropriation can be done and on what basis” by the state, the government says, according to the BBC. 

    Ramaphosa’s party, the African National Congress, or ANC, hailed the law as a “significant milestone.” However, some members of the government have signaled they will challenge the legality of the law. 

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    Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, delivers a speech during a plenary session in Congress Hall during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2025.  (Michael Buholzer/Keystone via AP)

    The country’s majority Black citizens own just a small fraction of farmland more than 30 years after the end of apartheid. Most landowners are part of the White minority, according to the news report. 

    The new law allows for the expropriation of land without compensation only in circumstances where it is “just and equitable and in the public interest.”

    That includes when the property is not being used and there’s no intention to either develop it or if it poses a public safety risk. 

    “In terms of this law, an expropriating authority may not expropriate property arbitrarily or for a purpose other than a public purpose or in the public interest,” Vincent Magwenya, the president’s spokesperson, said in a news release. 

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    Table Mountain in South Africa

    Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, in July 2023 (Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua via Getty Images)

    “Expropriation may not be exercised unless the expropriating authority has without success attempted to reach an agreement with the owner or holder of a right in property for the acquisition thereof on reasonable terms,” he added. 

    The Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in the government, said it “strongly opposes” the law and was consulting with its lawyers.

    It says that while it supports legislation addressing land restitution, it takes issue with the process followed by the country’s parliament to enact the law, the BBC report states. 

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    South Africa’s ANC party has fielded candidates facing corruption charges. (Reuters/Mike Hutchings)

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    The Freedom Front Plus party, which defends the rights of South Africa’s White minority, vowed to challenge the law and do “everything in its power” to have it amended if it is found to be unconstitutional.

  • African National Congress Foundation Day 2025: Know All About the South African Political Party That Saw Nelson Mandela As the Country’s First President (Watch Video)

    African National Congress Foundation Day 2025: Know All About the South African Political Party That Saw Nelson Mandela As the Country’s First President (Watch Video)

    African National Congress Foundation Day is marked to honour the formation of the African National Congress (ANC) on January 8, 1912. The primary goal of the South African political party was to unite African people and defend their rights and freedoms. The ANC Foundation Day, celebrated on January 8, offers an opportunity to reflect on Africa’s journey from colonial rule to self-governance and, most importantly, the end of the apartheid regime. It was in 1991 when Nelson Mandela was elected as the ANC President. Mandela, who was often called the ‘Gandhi of South Africa’ because of his shared values with Mahatma Gandhi and his use of Gandhi’s ethics in his own work, became a significant face of ANC’s rich legacy. January 2025 Holidays and Festivals Calendar: Check Dates of Important Events in the First Month of the Year. 

    The liberation struggle eventually culminated in the 1994 general elections in which ANC secured a historic victory and Nelson Mandela was elected as the first black President of South Africa. Since then, the ANC remained a dominant political force in South Africa. If you want to learn more about Nelson Mandela, watch the show Bharat Ratna The Jewels of India.

    Watch Video of “Bharat Ratna The Jewels of India” To Learn More About Nelson Mandela

    Bharat Ratna The Jewels of India is a show that celebrates the recipients of India’s highest civilian honour. Through the medium of graphics and information, the show, intends to exhibit hidden unknown and loved stories from lives of these legendary characters.

    (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 08, 2025 02:03 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).