As the most advanced East African nation in terms of infrastructure projects and renewable energy, the Republic of Kenya is proudly making progress on its Lake Turkana Wind Power project, which is on schedule to be completed before mid-2017. Lake Turkana is the most ambitious renewable energy project ever envisioned on the African continent;…
The feud between Nicky Minaj and Remy Ma recently hit a boiling point after Nicki threw shade at Remy Ma on Gucci Mane’s “Make Love” and Jason Derulo’s “Swalla,” Remy Ma responded with “Shether,” a scathing diss track. The track was released on February 25th and doesn’t hold back, tearing Nicki Minaj apart with a…
Warning: This is so hot, we’re not sure if everyone can handle it. Designer Calvin Klein is known for creating some of the sexiest underwear advertisements on the planet, and once again, the iconic brand does not disappoint. Now, imagine Mahershala Ali, Trevante Rhodes and Ashton Sanders all modeling the famous CK briefs, boxers,…
To celebrate reaching the milestone of 93 years of age, what else would you expect from a birthday party? Robert Mugabe, known for his lavish parties and living life to the fullest, certainly hasn’t slowed down any since his last gathering. In fact, his 93rd birthday bash was certainly one for the record books.…
As one can imagine, the Trump immigration ban is causing a mass exodus, with many people fleeing to Canada. Consequently, Canada is experiencing a significant influx of people migrating to their country. These individuals are not just refugee claimants or non-status American residents in fear of being deported by Trump, but also include Central…
The documentary series, Africa’s Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates Jr., explores the cultural richness, impact and real history of Africa. Henry Louis Gates Jr., a long-time author and film documentary producer will walk us through the stages of how Africa became home to some of the greatest civilizations on earth. Gates Jr. is…
Jeanette Epps may not be well-known yet, but by next year she will likely be a household name. Ms. Epps is poised to serve as Flight Engineer for Expeditions 56 and 57 to the International Space Station (ISS) beginning in May 2018. She will be the first African-American astronaut to serve as an ISS…
Meet Haben Girma, the first deaf-blind graduate from Harvard School of Law and already a very accomplished civil rights advocate at the age of 28. Born in California, Haben is a first generation Eritrean American, her mother Saba having fled the nation in 1983 during the Eritrean war of independence. Saba walked to Sudan…
Harvard University has named Rihanna as their 2017 Humanitarian of the Year. In honor of the late Rev. Professor Peter J. Gomes, the award recognizes “prominent public-spirited leaders.” Past honorees include James Earl Jones, Kofi Annan, and Malala Yousafzai. Rihanna’s recognition is due to her extensive charitable work. S. Allen Counter, director of the…
“Oh, what a night!” The 89th Academy Awards ceremony honored the best films and actors of 2016 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on Sunday evening, February 26, 2017. Host Jimmy Kimmel kept the pace going for the long exciting evening, where glitz and glamour prevailed. Hollywood’s finest didn’t disappoint, as gorgeous stars…
