Another incredible feat of mountainside construction has been unveiled in China. Located in Hunan Province, home of the famous chili pepper cuisine, the Coiling Dragon Cliff walkway is the fifth amazing walk-through-the-air tourist site in China that is, to put it mildly, very high above the ground. The cliffwalk opened August 2, 2016 to hundreds,…
The 2016 Rio Summer Olympics may already be underway, but it is not too late to watch the Olympics live and in person. Just hours prior to the start of the opening ceremonies, more than a million tickets still remained unsold for many of the major events. Currently, only the most popular Brazilian sports, including…
2016 is continuing to be a banner year for art across the African diaspora. Many artists from all over the world are using their projects, social media, and more to share their culture, images, and stories. Enter Shani Crowe. Shani Crowe bridges interdisciplinary modes of art such as fashion, film, and photography to bring…
When people think of boxing, most imagine two hardened and sculpted men dancing about the ring, trading blows with one another until their faces bleed, their bodies tire out, and eventually one wins by either knockout or a decision call. However, the boxing arena is seeing a major shift in dynamics and today it’s all…
Elizabeth Holmes was poised to be a leading giant in the tech industry, successfully running her nine billion dollar company, Theranos. That all came crashing down, however, when the company was investigated for their “testing” accuracy. Holmes claimed to be able to test for over 70 different markers in a single drop of blood,…
It seems like every day that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian West are making headlines for something they say or do. The couple’s latest statements are no exception. Kim was recently quoted as saying she would not cook green vegetables for Kanye because they take too long to make. While her husband stated that Kim…
Maracana Stadium was the setting of this year’s Olympic Games opening ceremony. After a brief introduction to the life, culture, music and city that is Rio, the ceremony continued with colorful costumes and Brazilian beats. With a party planned that only Rio could pull off, the opening message was to show not only what is…
Willie Kimani was a husband, father, and human rights lawyer for the U.S. legal aid group, International Justice Mission. He spent his brief career representing and fighting for those that were victims of state abuse, as well as political prisoners. Sadly, Kimani himself has now fallen victim to the violence he worked so hard to…
Chinese hurdler Shi Dongpen and his cameraman were among the first Olympic victims of Rio de Janeiro’s high crime rate when they were robbed in a bizarre setup that involved vomiting on the athlete. The incident began when someone who appeared to be drunk threw up on the two men in the hotel. While…
Donald Trump is no stranger to reality TV drama and he continues to stir up his fair share of controversy. In fact, since the Republican National Convention, Trump has raised more concerns about his ability to lead the country instead of setting straight those who question his intent. During the convention, Trump faced early challenges…
