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    Olasupo Shashore, an author and historian and former attorney general in Lagos State, produced and narrated the new Netflix documentary series <em>Journey of an African Colony: The Making of Nigeria.</em> He's shown above in Lagos, Nigeria.
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    A Nigerian Finds Hard Truths — And Hope — In Netflix Series On Nigeria

    Oct 01, 2020
    Ifeanyi Nsofor reviews the documentary series, Journey Of An African Colony, which confronts a painful past — including involvement in the slave trade — and celebrates the nation's independence.
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    John L Smith: Will Nevada Voters Remember Trump’s Threat Or His Praise?

    Jul 07, 2020

    Somehow - someway - Las Vegas finds its way into national news, even when the national news has nothing to do with Las Vegas.

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    Fire Officials Concerned Over Uptick In Firework Sales

    Jul 01, 2020

    The Fourth of July is this Saturday and Nevadans are already linin

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    Science and the Fourth of July

    Jul 04, 2018

    Happy Birthday, America! From the very beginning, science has shaped this country.

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    Tourists look up to the Capitol Rotunda as they stand in front of John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence painting on March 10, 2014.
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    A July 4 Tradition: NPR Reads The Declaration Of Independence

    Jul 04, 2018
    It's Independence Day. That means it's time to hear NPR hosts and reporters read the the Declaration of Independence. Follow along here.
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    Tell Us: If You're A New American Citizen, How Are You Marking July 4th?

    Jun 28, 2018
    It's nearly Independence Day, a day to reflect on what it means to be an American. If you've recently emigrated, what does your American citizenship mean to you? Weekend Edition wants to know.
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    QUIZ: 11 Random Facts About Independence Day For Your Backyard Party

    Jul 04, 2017
    How many people lived in the original 13 Colonies? How much do we import in American flags? The pressing questions to get you through July Fourth.
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    Students march during the celebration of Ghana's 60 years of independence on March 6 in Accra.
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    Why I Love (And Question) Independence Day

    Jul 03, 2017
    He grew up marching to celebrate Ghana's independence and now marvels at America's big July 4 bash. George Mwinnyaa reflects on the meaning of independence.
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    How Africa's 7 Newest Nations Mark Their Independence Days

    Jul 02, 2016
    For many countries, their independence is so recent that people still remember the day it happened. Here's how they celebrate.
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    Benjamin Franklin thought the turkey was a much more respectable bird than the eagle.
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    A Bird Of Courage And A Bash In Denmark: The July 4 You Didn't Know

    Jul 04, 2015
    In the U.S., people often spend the Fourth of July grilling hot dogs and wearing their patriotic clothing. But there's more to this annual holiday than fireworks.
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