At the premiere for the hotly anticipated film Black Panther, star Chadwick Boseman told reporters, “It’s not just a movie.” He’s right. It’s an exciting blockbuster, sure, but the story of superhero T’Challa and the African nation of Wakanda is also a celebration of Africa and its rich history and culture. We knew Black Panther was going to…
Sabrina Simader: Breaking the Glass Ceiling on Alpine Skiing During the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea, there will be one competitor’s name that will surely standout from the rest in the alpine skiing events: Sabrina Wanjiku Simader. The February 9th to 25th games will be an opportunity for the 19-year old…
In February 2018, the Israeli government made good their long held position that African asylum seekers including migrants and refugees should return to Africa by issuing and distributing deportation notices to over 60,000 Africans in Israel. The new immigration policy initiative will see thousands of African who crossed into Israel seeking asylum deported…
NYFW 2018 It’s that exciting time of year when style lovers and style creators come together for New York Fashion Week (Feb. 8-16). It’s a huge event, and all eyes on are on the fashion capital and the amazing collections from designers ready to hit the runway. One of the key moments will be held…
The South Korean city of PyeongChang is ready to welcome athletes from around the world for the major international sporting event known as the Winter Olympics. Even though news preceding the opening day ceremony have mostly centered on the participation of North Korean athletes and the reinstatement of Russian competitors previously banned for doping violations,…
The 2018 Golden Globes was just another awards show…said absolutely no one. The annual celebration of film and television became something much bigger this year, thanks to the Time’s Up and #WearBlack movements. There was incredible solidarity and passion in a large number of stars in attendance and it gave the always fun show new…
The 75th Golden Globe Awards show proved to be one of the most elegant events in a long time, thanks to a red carpet blackout and stars understanding the significance of the evening. Women in Hollywood had called upon their colleagues to don all black for Sunday’s event for the Time’s Up Now movement to…
Gorgeous Oscar-winning movie star Lupita Nyong’o is celebrating her fourth Vogue magazine cover. As humble as this beauty is, it’s worth noting that Lupita and Rihanna now each have the most Vogue covers than any other black celebrity. Nyong’o is ringing in 2018 with the January cover and looks resplendent as she elegantly strikes a yoga…
One of the most hotly anticipated films of 2018 is Marvel’s Black Panther. One of the most exciting parts about this sure-to-be blockbuster is its focus on Africa. The groundbreaking film is the first major Marvel franchise fully set in Africa. You might even say that Africa and her rich, beautiful culture are a character in…
The year 2017 will forever be remembered with a sense of apprehension since it marked the departure of former United States President Barack Obama, who handed the administration to Donald Trump, a former reality television star. Setting aside this unfortunate development, there were many positive aspects of 2017 that are worth mentioning and remembering: Women’s…
