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My Hero Project

My Hero: Ken Saro Wiwa

For Students 9th - 10th
A hero and activist, Ken Saro Wiwa is praised in this brief article for leading a protest against "the devastation of the Ogoni people's lands by Shell Oil."
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Unit Plan
Washington State University

Washington State University: Athol Fugard: "Master Harold"... And the Boys

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical information of playwriter Athol Fugard and information about his play, "Master Harold" . . . and the Boys.
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Primary
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Interview Un Secretary General Kofi Annan

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio talks with Kofi Annan about his work and his expectations for a resolution to the U.N./Iraq weapons inspections issue. 11/2/02
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Website
Baertracks

Creative Quotations: Wole Soyinka

For Students 9th - 10th
Five thought provoking quotes from Soyinka.
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Website
Baertracks

Creative Quotations: Nadine Gordimer

For Students 9th - 10th
Five quotes from Gordimer.
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Website
Baertracks

Creative Quotations From Chinua Achebe

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from Creative Quotations contains five thought provoking quotes from Achebe. A short biographical sketch is included, and overall this is an interesting site.
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Article
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: H Africa: Award to Senghor Triggers Debate

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down the page to this article about Leopold Sedar Senghor being named as the winner of the 'Distinguished Africanist Award'. Focuses on the reaction to this award.
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Handout
Other

More or Less: Heroes and Killers: Idi Amin Dada Oumee

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses Amin as a major killer of the 20th century. Includes a timeline of his life and background information.