Unless you have been living under a rock, you must have heard about the rape allegations from a maid at the Sofitel in New York- managed by Europe’s leading hotel group & French multinational corporation- Accor Group. With the…
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DSK Accuser Nafissatou Diallo, Speaks Out to Defend Herself Against Murdoch Corporation Staple Journalism
Music Is A Weapon: K’Naan, The Somalia Story & HIP-HOP’s Legacy As The Voice of The People
The festering & expected tragedy of famine in Somalia that has now captured the world’s attention & caused the United Nations to declare a famine in two areas of southern Somalia as the region suffers the worst drought in more…
more »South Sudan Celebrates Independence:From United States of Africa To Lone Star States
As much as I am happy for the freedom & independence of the people of South Sudan, I am saddened by the continually dimming light in Africa of the dream of our freedom fighters , who led us into…
more »Beauty Empowering Women: Shea Butter & Future Africa’s Beauty Industry
Shea butter has been greasing up African babies to beautiful coats of golden blackness for centuries, but like many of Africa’s natural resources, we fail to see its worth until it is coveted & overtaken by others. Where Westerners may…
more »BET AWARDS 2011: Bringing Back American Soul Music & Missing the Boat on Truly Representing Global Blackness
Osibi -Ghana’s Hi-Life & The Roots & Culture of Global African Music
It should be no surprise to anyone that the roots of music came from Africa, but many still deny Africa of her contribution to the world, civilization & the many enjoyable aspects of life that continues to touch our…
more »Sarkozy’s France: Burqa Ban & Unveiling Hypocrisy Democracy
Race & foreign relations in Sarkozy’s France has been beyond deplorable for those of us who believe in the altruistic ideal of civil rights, freedom & democracy. Today marked the official ban of the small minority of Muslim…
more »The USA Abandons Africa & Wages Government Shutdown Fear Mongering
Last night was an interesting evening of events that seemed to raise people’s interest in our government again, as a shutdown loomed over the heads of Americans once again being held like a noose around our necks in fear…
more »Zum Zum: The Career of Azumah Nelson-The Muhammad Ali of Africa- Screened for the First Time In The US At National Geographic With Filmmaker Sam Kessie
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 15, 2011, – Sam Kessie has courageously put on the boxing gloves to a golden globes championship as the sole woman amongst giant men producing the documentary film “Zoom Zoom -The Professor”, covering the historical career…
more »Sankofa & Global Immigrant Life: Alek Wek Returns To Sudan & African Immigrants Tell Their Stories From Africa To Australia
It’s beautiful to see the life stories of African immigrants being told. I give praises to the wonderful filmmakers particularly those from Africa who are telling our stories through our own voices & viewpoints.
I recently was introduced…
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