The Weeknd may be best known for his smooth sound and sexy, cutting-edge style, but most people may not be aware that the talented singer and songwriter is also an active supporter of African culture and social change. Recently, it was revealed that the alt R&B artist, whose birth name is Abel Tesfaye, had…
It’s been just over a week since the first 2016 presidential debate and after tons of social media scrutiny, news coverage, and headlines, the two candidates are finally starting to see their results. Clinton has claimed five key battleground states including Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Change in Polls This recent…
The most recent Great Elephant Census revealed a startling fact: despite conservation efforts, the African savanna elephant population has decreased by 30% since 2007. There are only 352,271 African elephants left in the wild, and the numbers continue to drop at an average rate of 8% per year. What Is The Great Elephant Census?…
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has recently passed a dramatic new rule for its national team. The 11 player team must include a minimum of six black players, and at least two black African players. This change came after the government disallowed the team from hosting any major international cricket events four months ago after…
Once you consider how being born at a precise moment when stars, planets, and the moon are in a particular alignment can influence your personality, you begin to understand the importance of astrological compatibility. The more you study astrology, the more important finding astrological compatibility becomes. You may wonder why it is that some…
Countless times throughout history, we’ve witnessed the human race uniting to topple barriers and move toward a common objective. With a continent and a world divided, we need that unity now, more than ever. Rise Up as One is proof that human beings are still capable of striving toward a singular goal. Rise Up…
Queen of Katwe is a new 2016 biographical drama produced by ESPN Films and Walt Disney Pictures. The motion picture was directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) with the screenplay by William Wheeler. It is an adaptation of a 2012 book authored by Tim Crothers entitled, The Queen of Katwe: A Story of Life,…
The United Nations has entered the discussion on the issue of drug-resistant diseases, which are believed responsible for hundreds of thousands of deaths every year. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon in fact referred to antimicrobial resistance as a “fundamental threat” to global health at a recent UN General Assembly meeting. Officials at the recent meeting…
Female boxing has gained serious momentum over recent years and one of the biggest rising stars hails from Zambia. Catherine Phiri debuted in the ring on July 25, 2011, defeating fellow Zambian fighter Esther Chalwe. Five years later, Phiri would make history after dethroning current Mexican champion Yazmin Rivas. Phiri became the first Zambian female…
Mark Zuckerberg was set to provide millions of people with free internet access in Africa. Internet.org was poised to help those without internet service finally connect to the world. The project, aimed at working to “connect two-thirds of the world that don’t have internet access,” offers a platform for businesses and internet providers to join…
