He was amongst 17 international visitors who participated in a seminar on contemporary American Literature in the U.S. in 2006. His publications include: Folktales from Freetown, Langston Hughes: Life and Works Celebrating Black Dignity, 'The Struggle of the Book in Sierra Leone' and his most recent James Starks Jersey, The Day of Judgement and other Stories . His essays on Literature could be read at ChickenBones: A Journal for literary and artistic african-american themes. He holds a Masters in African Literature and a Diploma in Education from Fourah Bay College. He attended the 73rd International PEN Congress in Dakar, Senegal June 2007. His stories published include 'Running against Failure' 'Changing Fortunes' and 'Day of Judgement' the latter which has been translated into Bulgarian.
It's time to play ball! Your favorite team takes the field. You love the colors of the uniform and the cool mascot on the jersey. Have you ever wondered what some team colors mean and how their uniforms were chosen? Here are the histories behind the uniforms of some sports teams. Duke University's Blue Devils During World War I, the Chasteness Alpins, also knows as "les Disables Bleus," were popular French soldiers who gained attention when their unique skills were relied upon to bring an end to trench warfare in their native region of the French Alps.
Their presence didn't affect the cause that much but the Blue Devils were recognized for their courage, and their unique blue uniform with flowing cape and beret captivated the public interest. After the United States entered the war Packers pro shop, some units of the French Blue Devils helped to raise money for the war effort by touring the country. Trinity College, now know as Duke University, chose the Blue Devils mascot and blue white colors from nominations that included Blue Titans, Polar Bears, Royal Blazes and Blue Warriors.
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