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"Cobalt Red": Smartphones & Electric Cars Rely on Toxic Mineral Mined in Congo by Chil
"Cobalt Red": Smartphones & Electric Cars Rely on Toxic Mineral Mined in Congo by Chil Kwabena Ofori Osei 41 Views • 3 years ago

The Democratic Republic of the Congo produces nearly three-quarters of the world's cobalt, an essential component in rechargeable batteries powering laptops, smartphones and electric vehicles. But those who dig up the valuable mineral often work in horrific and dangerous conditions, says Siddharth Kara, an international expert on modern-day slavery and author of _Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives_. In an in-depth interview, he says the major technology companies that rely on this cobalt from DRC to make their products are turning a blind eye to the human toll and falsely claiming their supply chains are free from abuse, including widespread child labor. "The public health catastrophe on top of the human rights violence on top of the environmental destruction is unlike anything we've ever seen in the modern context," says Kara. "The fact that it is linked to companies worth trillions and that our lives depend on this enormous violence has to be dealt with."

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Non-African Linguists Be Like "This is a new way to quote!"
Non-African Linguists Be Like "This is a new way to quote!" Ọbádélé Kambon Subscription 32 Views • 6 years ago

Dr. Ọbádélé Kambon and Dr. Reginald Akuɔko Duah
LAG 2015 ||| KNUST College of Science
July 29, 2015 ||| 3:30PM

Non-African Linguists be like “This is a new way to quote!”
Abstract:
While conventional wisdom tells us that Asante Twi complementizer sɛ is derived from se 'say' (Amfo, 2010; E. Kweku Osam, 1994; E Kweku Osam, 1996), it is at least worth considering that understanding it as connected to homophone and homonym sɛ 'be like, resemble' would, indeed, be like the Black English way of quoting as noted by Lord (1993:151). The complementizer sɛ is typically glossed as ‘that.’ However, a corpus-based analysis of Asante Twi’s perhaps not-so-distant cousin, Black English, may point us to a more accurate alternative gloss, ‘(be) like’. It has been found that “‘be like’ is now so widely used it accounted for 20 percent of similar uses of the verb ‘be’ among a group of young AAE speakers in North Carolina” (Peterson, 2015). Asante Twi may help us understand the variable context in which aspectual/habitual be is found and also the varied context in which like is found, both of which linguists have found to be “notoriously difficult” to understand against the backdrop of European-descended varieties of English (Hofwegen & Farrington, 2015). We argue that Asante Twi sɛ is glossed as ‘that’, not from language-internal evidence, but because of recourse to glossing into “Standard English” rather than Black English which, in actuality, may be more reflective of what is going on in African languages and vice-versa. The connection between Black English be like and Asante Twi sɛ form may be a case of a common African (diasporan and continental) solution to a common linguistic problem.

Unveiling Ezumezu: Deciphering Africa's Ancient Logic in a modern world
Unveiling Ezumezu: Deciphering Africa's Ancient Logic in a modern world Baka Omubo 77 Views • 3 years ago

Logic is a method of reasoning that involves a series of statements, each of which must be true if the statement before it is true. In this video, we dive into the fascinating world of African philosophy, shedding light on its unique system of logic known as 'Ezumezu'. Often overshadowed by Western theoretical frameworks, Ezumezu presents a non-conventional approach to understanding logical reasoning, highlighted by cultural nuances and rich historical contexts. It is not a lecture, but more of an aerial view.Throughout this immersive journey, you will witness the efforts made by African philosophers to unravel the indigenous wisdom embedded within Ezumezu and the critical role it continues to play in facilitating fruitful intercultural communication, irrespective of evolving global landscapes.Pack your curiosity and join us as we traverse into the heart of Africa, unlocking hidden layers of knowledge and gaining insights about the logical constructs deeply entrenched within African societies. Expect to gain a fresh perspective on logic and reasoning, all the while treading paths significant to the tapestry of African philosophy and history.Remember to comment, like, and subscribe if you find this content intriguing, and don't hesitate to join discussions in the comment section. I value your insights, and together, let us piece together the pictures painted by African history, philosophy, and the allure of Ezumezu.

A History Of Black Power In The Caribbean
A History Of Black Power In The Caribbean Baka Omubo 41 Views • 5 years ago

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