Jacob Conteh, Author at The Globalist

Jacob Conteh

Jacob Conteh is a research and writing consultant. He grew up in a farm in central Sierra Leone, before immigrating to the United States in 1987.

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Britain’s Colonial Legacy Promotes Unfairness in African Education

By Jacob Conteh, September 16, 2016 in EconoMatters

Outdated examination models are shutting talented Africans out of university education

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U.S.: Police Warfare on Blacks Must Stop

By Jacob Conteh, July 12, 2016 in Rethinking America

U.S. police have to change their stance on black Americans.

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From Ferguson to Baltimore (Via Manassas)

By Jacob Conteh, April 28, 2015 in Rethinking America

Reflections on the militarization of the U.S. police.

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Why Obama Is Right on Immigration

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By Jacob Conteh, November 22, 2014 in Rethinking America

Like Reagan and Bush, Obama takes action when Congress won’t.

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Ebola: America, Stay Calm and Carry On

By Jacob Conteh, November 4, 2014 in Rethinking America

How America’s knee-jerk response to Ebola is hurting West Africa.

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Sierra Leone: From Blood Diamonds to a Market Economy

By Jacob Conteh, June 8, 2014 in Global HotSpots

Forgiveness, freedom and accountability help to restore prosperity in Sierra Leone.

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How African-Americans and African Immigrants Differ

By Jacob Conteh, November 16, 2013 in Globalist Perspective

The rift between African-Americans and recent African immigrants to the United States.

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