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Mary Jackson nous rappelle que les obstacles n'empêchent pas le génie de s'exprimer, ils le rendent encore plus brillant.
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Why do some children survive disease—
while others don’t?

It’s a question that sits at the edge of medicine and genetics.
And it’s exactly where Dr. Neil Hanchard works.
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Mary Jackson remind us: barriers don’t stop brilliance — they sharpen it. #MondayMotivation
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Nous commençons l'année en mettant l'accent sur les femmes dans l'histoire africaine, en dévoilant les histoires souvent oubliées de femmes qui ont façonné des mouvements, suscité des changements et bâti leur pouvoir.

Première femme à l'honneur : Margaret Ekpo. 🇳🇬 #TAIKeducate #WomenInAfricaHistory
January 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Nous débutons l'année avec les mots de l'ancien président du Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah :
« Ne suivez pas le chemin tracé. Allez plutôt là où il n'y a pas de chemin et laissez une trace. »
January 15, 2026 at 10:01 AM
We’re starting the year by centering Women in African History — uncovering the often-forgotten stories of women who shaped movements, sparked change, and built power.

First up: Margaret Ekpo. 🇳🇬
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
We kick off the year with the words of former President of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah:
“Do not follow where the path may lead. Go, instead, where there is no path and leave a trail.”
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
2025 has been an incredible journey, and we’re deeply thankful for every person who followed, engaged, and supported us. Your involvement has fueled our mission to educate, inspire, and innovate. We’re thrilled for what’s to come in 2026.

Happy New Year from the TAIK family!
December 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
En début de semaine, nous avons partagé une citation d'Emery Brown qui redéfinit notre conception de l'anesthésie.

Plutôt que de simplement « vous endormir », les anesthésiques prennent activement le contrôle des ondes cérébrales, les guidant de manière organisée et systématique.
December 19, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Que savez-vous vraiment de l'anesthésie ? Pendant des décennies, nous avons pensé qu'il s'agissait simplement d'un état de sommeil. Mais si c'était quelque chose de complètement différent, un changement temporaire et réversible dans la communication cérébrale ?
December 18, 2025 at 6:02 PM
What if anesthesia wasn’t guesswork—but precision science?
December 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
“Essentially, what the anesthetic drugs do is, they hijack your brain waves. And as long as you’re given the anesthetic drugs, they control them in very organized and systematic ways.” - Emery N. Brown, Statistician
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Le 12 décembre 1913, nous commémorons l'empereur Menelik II, le dirigeant qui a redessiné le destin de l'Éthiopie. #TAIKeducates #MenelikII #HistoireEthiopienne #HistoireAfricaine #Adwa #Ethiopie
December 13, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today we remember Emperor Menelik II — the leader who reshaped Ethiopia’s destiny. From defeating an invading empire at Adwa to modernizing his nation from the ground up, his legacy continues to inspire African resilience and sovereignty. #TAIKeducates #MenelikII #AfricanHistory #Ethiopia #TIH
December 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Ils disaient que les Africains étaient incapables de réfléchir, que nous n'étions pas des penseurs, que nous étions primitifs.
December 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Comment ressentons-nous réellement la douleur, et pourquoi chaque personne la perçoit-elle différemment ? #TAIKinspires #IshmailAbdusSaboor #Neuroscience #PainResearch #STEM #BlackExcellenceInSTEM #ScienceInnovators
December 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
How do we actually feel pain — and why do different people experience it differently?
This week we spotlight Dr. Ishmail Abdus-Saboor, a cutting-edge neuroscientist uncovering the biology of pain with groundbreaking precision. #TAIKinspires #IshmailAbdusSaboor #Neuroscience #PainResearch #STEM
December 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
"They said Africans could not think, that we were not thinkers, that we were primitive. I felt challenged and said I was going to find out if truly we could not think. I wanted to prove them wrong." - Sophie Oluwole
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Shaping Tomorrow: December Highlights from TAIK
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December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Le 1er décembre 1834, l'esclavage a été aboli dans la colonie du Cap, mettant fin à près de 200 ans d'asservissement colonial.
December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
« Il peut y avoir des obstacles, mais il n'y a pas de limites. » — Mark Edward Dean

Un rappel de l'un des pionniers de l'informatique moderne : les défis peuvent vous ralentir, mais ils ne peuvent jamais définir votre plafond.
December 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On 1 December 1834, slavery was abolished in the Cape Colony — ending nearly 200 years of colonial bondage. But the struggle didn’t end with the law: the road to real freedom was long, and its scars are still felt today. #TAIKeducates #CapeHistory #Emancipation #Abolition #AfricanHistory
December 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
“There may be obstacles, but there are no limits.” — Mark Edward Dean

A reminder from one of the pioneers of modern computing: challenges may slow you down, but they can never define your ceiling. Start your week believing in what’s possible — and then push beyond it.
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Ce jour-là, le roi Léopold II renonça au contrôle du Congo, mais l'horreur ne prit pas fin pour autant. #TAIKeducates #AfricanHistory #CongoHistory #LeopoldII #ColonialismExposed #HistoryRevealed
November 29, 2025 at 5:03 PM
On this day, King Leopold II relinquished control of the Congo — but the horror didn’t end.
#TAIKeducates #CongoHistory #Colonialism #LeopoldII
November 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM