Imagine sitting in your home, outside a “peaceful” protest against the country’s government is occurring. Suddenly, shots are fired and a wall of bullets begin flying, catching anyone and everyone in its path, killing at least five people and wounding more than sixty. That was the scene on June 6, 2016 when the people…
After World War II, the United Kingdom had an incredibly difficult time entering the European Economic Community, EEC, due to President Charles de Gaulle of France subduing its entrance through the veto process. After being denied entry on two separate occasions, once in 1937 and the second in 1963, the United Kingdom was finally granted a seat…
As much of the world is keeping a close eye to the political stage of the United States, another election is taking its toll on the citizens of its nation, specifically, Kenya. Imagine finding yourself in a group of people standing in the street trying to have your voice heard and without warning a canister…
If you are a thrill-seeker and need a rush of adrenaline, then finding yourself hanging off a 360 foot waterfall in Zambia may be the next item on your next bucket list. Devil’s Pool, is a small portion of water situated right on the edge of Victoria Falls. The Falls stretch some 5,600 feet and borders…
Naomie Harris is a British actress best known for her roles in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’, ’28 Days Later’, and ‘James Bond – Skyfall’. Born to a Jamaican mother and Trinidadian father, Harris attended Pembrook College, Cambridge where she obtained a degree in Social and Political Sciences. But politics were not the only thing…
Finding a sustainable energy source to power the standard power grid of Tanzania has gone through several phases over the years, and as the Hydro sector begins to see its final days, many are scrambling to secure the next big power producer for the country. So what happened to the Hydro sector, a normally solid…
Known as the most active renewable energy sector in Africa, Kenya is setting the stage for what could be a worldwide solution to power shortages. Aimed at focusing on bringing electricity to those who have lived without this modern convenience most of their lives, Kenyans are embracing the idea of affordable and reliable energy…
Owiso Odera is a Kenyan actor capturing the big screen with hits such as Acholiland, television series The Originals, and, most recently, Blue Bloods. Odera quickly realized he was made for the spotlight and started his acting journey by attending and graduating from the University of California, San Diego. His goal is to bring Africa…
A British actor known for her roles in both British and American films, Thandie Newton has starred in a variety of blockbusters including ‘Mission Impossible 2‘, ‘The Pursuit of Happyness‘ and ‘Crash‘ to name a few. Born in London, England to a mother, Nyasha, of Zimbabwean descent, and an English father, Nick Newton, Thandie…
On Sunday, June 12, 2016, history was made at the prestigious Tony Awards with many Tony Award Winners being people of color to ‘Hamilton’ getting a whopping 16 nominations, this award night was nothing short of spectacular. The Tony Awards began in 1947 when the American Theater Wing established an award and recognition program for excellence in…
