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The Black Masking Indians of New Orleans Carnival—some say Mardi Gras Indians—are neighborhood groups with roots in the late 19th century that include a Chief, a Queen, and roles like Flag Boy, Spy Boy, and Wildman. The Indians are on foot dressed in large, complex, beaded suits depicting Black and Native American histories as warriors with a crown of feathers. They sing, backed by a handmade rhythm section. I walked with Big Chief Tyrone Casby, an educator in everyday life, among his tribe,...

Kenya's Spy Queen also hit the headlines in January 2021 after being featured in a BBC feature, attracting cheers and jeers in equal measure.

After trending on social media since Monday when the story aired on Youtube, Ms Mugo came out guns blazing saying online “haters” are jealous of the fame she has gained due to her work. “Idlers, haters who have never appeared on local radio station or their village limelight, they cannot show us what they have done in their village, struggling to put food on the table yet jealous souls,” she said during on an interview with Masawe Jappani on Radio Jambo. The poised private investigator ...

Believed or disbelieved because they were courteous but noncommittal. i was told about a month after i told them my story, one of them told me that they had been checking frantically and that they were amazed at the accuracy of it. >> they indicated they had no knowledge of your work before? was it all brand new to them do you think? >> they wouldnt have been likely to tell me that. >> you could tell by the express on their face couldnt you? >> they keep poker faces. >> three years after her def...

>> i couldnt tell whether they believed or disbelieved because they were courteous but noncommittal. i was told about a month after i told them my story, one of them told me that they had been checking frantically and that they were amazed at the accuracy of it. >> they indicated they had no knowledge of your work before? was it all brand new to them do you think? >> they wouldnt have been likely to tell me that. >> you could tell by the express on their face couldnt you? >> they keep poker face...

They didnt expect that sort of thing and for another thing the communists worked very hard and took a lot of precautions to keep these things secret. >> when you went to the fbi, you said, cold. what was your reception? were they surprised to see you? did they doubt your word or accept you as a bona fide spy? >> well, at first, i couldnt tell whether they believed or disbelieved because they were courteous but noncommittal. but later, i was told about a month after i told them my story, one of t...