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All that could be said about him is already known. You cannot speak of Africa’s liberation without invoking his name. Celebrated across the globe, he remains a figure beyond reproach. Yes, every individual has their flaws—but there are those whose strengths eclipse their weaknesses. He was one of them. In the struggle for Ghana’s independence—and that of other African nations—his …

I could always have so much respect for great printing. But every time I went traveling, I was always let down. Much too frequently, I was presented with fuzzy paper, crooked printing plates, and finished products which were so far from the professional. For decades, I assumed that actual greatness in printing only occurred in major cities like Accra — …

By: Naa Doodua Doodu I’ve never been a people person. Big groups exhaust me, and I prefer more often than not to be at ease with quiet and reflection than with noise and large groups. So when I opted to attend a recent Franciscan Youth camp, I didn’t expect it to leave such a wonderful impression on me as it …

Any time I travel to a new place, I attempt to keep my heart and eyes open—to actually see, absorb, and savor everything. One of the most precious experiences I’ve had was from a place that once had been my home. Living around people who are quite different from me, as one individual person, isn’t always easy, but what I …

Over the past few days, I’ve witnessed something so poignant that I feel compelled to report it. Sit in class with a friend—a brother—and enjoy serving him in every way. For most, serving someone on the same level as oneself, or even someone one considers “below” oneself, is difficult unless driven by strong personal beliefs. But what I witnessed went …

Life always presents us with choices—chances to be who we are. Our choices make us who we are, and what we are says something about us to the world. We can provide truth or dishonesty, but what finally tests us is what we choose. The people around us will mostly agree with what we offer, supporting what we value in …

Affecting someone’s life is no small achievement. It requires unwavering commitment, dedication, and the ability to bring out the potential when everybody else is turning their backs on them. But if it’s done with good intention, it’s no longer an act — it’s a monument. A living testament that will be heard through generations. A man shared a story with …

There is a quiet kind of pain that builds up when people make you feel like you must think, act, and live as precisely as they do. They elevate their preferences to a level of universal truth and tell you anything else you might do is misguided or inferior. It’s not only a clash of habit—it’s a refusal to acknowledge …