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Arinze Haffner

Assisted Suicide: Ethics or Responsibility?

Assisted Suicide: Ethics or Responsibility?

During the 1990s, the subject of assisted suicide was thrust into the world due to the decision of one terminally ill woman who wanted a dignified end to her life. The story of Janet Adkins, a well-known recipient of physician-assisted suicide, and Dr. Jack Kevorkian sparked numerous debates about the

The Luhya Tribe

The Luhya Tribe

The Luhya culture, deeply rooted in tradition and heritage, shares similarities with many Bantu cultural practices prevalent across Africa. While polygamy was once widespread, it now sees limited practice, mostly among those marrying under traditional African or Muslim laws. Civil and Christian marriages, administered by government authorities, typically preclude polygamous

The Tuareg People

The Tuareg People

In Northwestern Africa, there exists a prominent Berber ethnic group known popularly as the Tuareg People. The Tuaregs are a semi-nomadic people group that make up significant portions of the populations of Niger, Mali, Libya, Algeria, and Burkina Faso. Smaller Tuareg communities also exist in Northern Nigeria, where they are

The Akan People

The Akan People

The Akan tribe is a very historically important tribe, they're also the largest ethnic group in West Africa. The Akan tribe contains approximately 20 million members, they are made up of many smaller ethnic groups such as The Asante's, The Bono's, The Akuapem, and

The Wolof People

The Wolof People

The Wolof people are renowned as the tallest ethnic group in West Africa. Most of them being 6 feet tall, they exhibit a strikingly dark complexion, earning them the distinction of being the giants of West Africa. They are the largest ethnic group in Senegal mainly coming from the northwestern

The Miao People

The Miao People

Hmong communities can be found globally in Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Myanmar, the U.S., and France. But all of them are originally from China, where they are regarded as part of the Miao, a thriving culture of over 9 million people, distinct for their language, textiles, and cuisine. The Miao

The Zulu

The Zulu

Welcome to this week's post, today is about the rich history of the Zulu People. Before learning about the Zulu it is important to understand the larger group they descend from: The Nguni People. The Nguni people are a group of Bantu people in Southern Africa who speak