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"Frame of Hope: Trailblazer" is a compelling documentary that chronicles the life and legacy of Robert E. Jackson, a visionary who has significantly shaped the landscape of media through his relentless advocacy for diversity and inclusion. Directed and produced by Simms Lumami, with Kahli Abdu as co-producer and writer, this film explores Jackson's journey from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in the media industry. The film highlights Jackson's efforts to mentor and open doors...

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Robert Ervin Jackson, founder of B-Roll Media & Arts, overcame a challenging upbringing in Washington D.C. projects. Raised by a single mother, he faced adversity but discovered resilience through music and creative expression. Despite being labeled "dumb" in school, Robert found his way to the Navy, where he explored photography and overcame drug addiction. His journey reflects the transformative power of mentorship and determination.

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Robert Ervin Jackson, founder of B-Roll Media & Arts, overcame a challenging upbringing in Washington D.C. projects. Raised by a single mother, he faced adversity but discovered resilience through music and creative expression. Despite being labeled "dumb" in school, Robert found his way to the Navy, where he explored photography and overcame drug addiction. His journey reflects the transformative power of mentorship and determination.

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"A Silent War: Stories of Human Suffering and Resilience in Congo" is a poignant documentary that sheds light on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in its eastern region. Through a compelling 28-minute narrative, the film delves into the lives of individuals who have been internally displaced due to persistent intercommunal militia attacks and military operations, unraveling the profound impact of the conflict on the Congolese people.

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Capturing the devastating impact of the worst drought in 40 years in the northern part of the East African nation, “Hunger Voices: Kenya's Food Crisis,” documents a drought that has deepened the hunger crisis in the region, wiping out livestock and crops in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. VOA Africa’s Omary Kaseko features pastoralists who lost almost all their livestock, parents with ailing children due to malnutrition and government officials, highlighting the ongoing efforts to help the...

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For ten years, the West African country of Ivory Coast has experienced an unprecedented gold rush. And while it is a quickly expanding market for this historically agriculture-based nation, it has also caused a surge in illegal mining. In VOA Africa Production's latest documentary “Ivory Coast Gold Rush”, Yassin Ciyow reports from Ivory Coast.

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Obtaining clean, safe water can be a difficult and even dangerous in many parts of the world. In Zimbabwe’s capital region, a swelling population is taxing the water supply. Water shortages breed conflict. People who fetch water from public taps – mostly women – also face the threat of violence.

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Since 2003, Father Mussie Zerai has received thousands of emergency calls from distressed refugees and migrants stranded in the Mediterranean Sea. The 2015 Nobel Peace Prize nominee fields crisis calls as Europe struggles to accommodate the ongoing influx of migrants and refugees.

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As a child, Stephen Palkun endured traumatic abuse. Years later, as a young man, Palkun tried to end his life – but not before sending distressing messages to people that would end up saving him. But a growing awareness and new services offer Stephen and those like him a path forward.

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The American dream is the main reason why, for centuries the United States of America has been the number one destination for generations of immigrants. VOA’s Arzouma Kompaore gives us a closer look at these African immigrants who are transforming their lives in America.

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An ongoing insurgency in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province is the stuff of nightmares: houses, even whole villages, bombed and burned. Random attacks on civilians – rapes, abductions, killings – have sent thousands on the run. VOA Africa’s Amancio Vilanculos and Omary Kaseko report.

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“Pushed to Abidjan’s Edge” tells the story of how rapid population growth and commercialization has displaced many working poor from their homes and neighborhoods in the city of Abidjan located in the West African country of Ivory Coast.

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Senegal’s coastal city of Mbour has a rich tradition of fishing. It also has a reputation as a departure point for irregular migrants risking dangerous sea crossings to get to the Canary Islands and then the European mainland. As the number of departures has increased, so has the toll on Mbour.

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Civil war has displaced many in Ethiopia's Tigray region and there is no end in sight to their misery. VOA's Heather Murdock travels to the largely cut-off conflict zone, as well as refugee camps in neighboring Sudan, to bring the story of a complex political situation and humanitarian crisis.