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Black student put in the 'naughty corner'

by Special correspondent

Thu, Feb 02, 2012

A teacher who singled out five black children and made them sit at the back of the classroom in USA has been put on paid leave after parents protested.

Slain Doctor's memorial lecture held in Canada

Slain Doctor's memorial lecture held in Canada

by Special correspondent

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

A university in Canada last week held its first Dr Ottilia Chareka Memorial Lecture in honour of the slain Zimbabwean academic. Dr Chareka was killed by her husband, Patrick, who is now facing first degree murder charges. The University of New Brunswick’s Faculty of Education where Dr Chareka taught will hold annual lectures in her memory.

'Inspiring' Zimbabwe woman to speak at MLK Day event in Springfield

'Inspiring' Zimbabwe woman to speak at MLK Day event in Springfield

by Special correspondent

Sat, Jan 14, 2012

Tererai Trent, proclaimed by Oprah as her all-time favorite guest, will be the keynote speaker at the Springfield NAACP's annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day March and Celebration.