The tradition of wearing horsehair wigs, perukes, ‘a term derived from the French word perruque (weaving wig)’ and gowns by the judiciary predates the 15th Century. In the 14th Century, during the reign of King Edward III, the accepted costume for nobles who appeared before the Court of the king was the robe.
There are 19 new judges in Texas, and they’re all black women.
The 2018 midterm election has sparked debates about the impact of voting and the role of African Americans in American society. Some may say that the current administration perpetuates division and hate and that now more than ever, blacks need to have their voices heard not just by protesting or using tools like social media, although that is a start.
This is what a Nigerian traditional ruler told Prince Charles about stolen artefacts by Britain.
The colonisation of Africa by European nations did not only rid Africa of its people and dignity but also traditional and cultural symbols and artefacts which have been kept in European museums like trophies.
Midterm elections: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez becomes the youngest woman ever elected to Congress - and people are ecstatic.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has just made history by becoming the youngest woman elected to the US House of Representatives and people are thrilled. The 29-year-old political newcomer shot to fame earlier this year when she unexpectedly defeated ten-term representative Joe Crowley in the Democratic primary for New York’s 14th district. It was one of the biggest upheavals in the city’s political history.
People are leaving heart-warming messages and money on London ambulances to say thank you.
Anonymous notes and gifts have been left on ambulances, telling paramedics “you are awesome” along with £10 to spend on coffee and doughnuts.
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