While there has always been debate as to where the sport of boxing originated, some of the earliest records of the sport come from ancient Ethiopia. With such deep roots, it is no wonder that Africans love the sport. Football dominates the continent, but boxing will always hold a place in the hearts and minds…
Kim Kardashian is no stranger to controversy, whether the topic is her family, her relationships, or her figure. But over the years, many wondered and accused this socialite of altering her natural body to give her the infamous booty everyone is talking about. While Kim has denied accusations in the past of implants or…
The Putin-Trump Connection When you hear this story you may be primed to tune out and chalk it up to a wild conspiracy theory. However, in this very rare case such an assumption would be a mistake. As it turns out, there may actually be a connection between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, and there…
A recent study published in Ecology and Evolution showed that the DNA of Namibian desert elephants is the same as elephants in the Namibian savanna. Since these two groups of elephants act so differently from one another, it was assumed for years that they were totally separate elephant groups. This study both demolishes that old…
The popularity of rugby in Kenya is quickly beginning to gain momentum. Many new fans are flocking to the sport in support of one of the world’s strongest African teams to date. The history of rugby in Kenya is one of both simplicity and complex sports history. Many factors are meshed together to create what…
As Hillary Clinton continues to pull ahead in the polls, rival Donald Trump continues to tank. More than thirty points separate Trump from his opponent and he’s not helping himself move up with his continued battle with the media and constant backpedaling from his off-the-hip statements. Politico covered Trump’s most recent comments about the…
Hillary Clinton is pulling ahead in the polls with the most recent count showing her as being some thirty points ahead of Trump. Battling key states, both candidates are chomping at the bit to bring out the voters and claim their count. However, with Trump continuing to fall from grace, Clinton has taken full…
As the world continues to struggle with gender and sexuality, one aspect that is under fire is the Olympic Games and how this topic affects both the athletes competing, and the “unfair” advantage some athletes have over others due to the nature of their natural bodies. One name in particular has been causing a stir: …
Allyson Felix opened up about Shaunae Miller’s infamous Bahamian dive that resulted in the American runner losing the gold medal in the 400m race. Felix had maintained an excellent pace and was closing in on the last few feet when Miller won the gold by diving to the finish line. During her spotlight on the…
Cécile Kashetu Kyenge is the first black minister elected into the Italian government. This makes Kyenge the first person who was born in the Congo to ever rise to a high-level position in Italian politics. She served as the Minister of Integration between 2013-2014, and now serves as a member of the European Parliament. Although…
