Trayvon's death also awakened the inner fighting spirit of many young people, as well as African-Americans in sports and entertainment.

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That will boost the continent's information and entertainment business and allow African media houses such as the Nation Media Group (in the east) and Media24 (in the south) to expand their businesses around digital content tailored to local languages and markets.

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There was also a Pride Picnic at Chapelfield Gardens between 12 and 2pm with acoustic entertainment on the bandstand, African drumming, Egyptian dancing and many activities for children.

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