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Destruction in Makoko: A Fight for Survival in Lagos' Informal Settlements
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Destruction in Makoko: A Fight for Survival in Lagos' Informal Settlements

The 2026 Grammy Awards marked a pivotal moment as Bad Bunny's album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' won Album of the Year, signaling a progressive shift in the Recording Academy's recognition of Latin music. Amidst the celebration, artists used the platform to raise awareness on anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sentiments, reflecting the industry's evolving diversity and the national discourse on immigration. Industry experts suggest this dynamic duo of artistic recognition and advocacy symbolizes a larger cultural movement in contemporary music.

The 2026 Grammy Awards marked a pivotal moment as Bad Bunny's album 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' won Album of the Year, signaling a progressive shift in the Recording Academy's recognition of Latin music. Amidst the celebration, artists used the platform to raise awareness on anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sentiments, reflecting the industry's evolving diversity and the national discourse on immigration. Industry experts suggest this dynamic duo of artistic recognition and advocacy symbolizes a larger cultural movement in contemporary music.

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Ghana has announced a suspension of citizenship applications aimed at individuals of African descent, instituted to simplify the process. Since 2016, over 1,000 people have successfully obtained citizenship under the program, which primarily benefits descendants of those affected by the transatlantic slave trade. Criticism has been directed toward the complicated application process and high fees, prompting calls for reform. Officials express confidence that issues will be resolved, though uncertainty remains for prospective applicants.

Ghana has announced a suspension of citizenship applications aimed at individuals of African descent, instituted to simplify the process. Since 2016, over 1,000 people have successfully obtained citizenship under the program, which primarily benefits descendants of those affected by the transatlantic slave trade. Criticism has been directed toward the complicated application process and high fees, prompting calls for reform. Officials express confidence that issues will be resolved, though uncertainty remains for prospective applicants.

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A large congregation of faith leaders and community members rallied at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio, expressing solidarity and concern for Haitian migrants as the expiration deadline for their Temporary Protection Status approached. With federal actions threatening their legal status, community members gathered to pray, sing, and observe moments of silence for those affected. The event underscored rising fears within the Haitian community while they awaited a federal judge's ruling on a request to halt the termination of TPS amid broad apprehensions surrounding immigration policies.

A large congregation of faith leaders and community members rallied at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Springfield, Ohio, expressing solidarity and concern for Haitian migrants as the expiration deadline for their Temporary Protection Status approached. With federal actions threatening their legal status, community members gathered to pray, sing, and observe moments of silence for those affected. The event underscored rising fears within the Haitian community while they awaited a federal judge's ruling on a request to halt the termination of TPS amid broad apprehensions surrounding immigration policies.

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