It’s mid afternoon, you’re trying not to doze off in the middle of class, and you find yourself passing time doodling on your notepad. In the zone, allowing your brain and hand to freely dictate, you look up only to find a police officer standing at your desk ready to arrest you. That is…
Imagine crossing the countryside by moonlight, constantly looking over your shoulder in fear of being abducted, murdered, and your body parts harvested for “voodoo magic”. That is the fear thousands of albinos live with on a daily basis. Some African nations have a long history of hunting down those with albinism. With corrupt politicians looking…
The title reads, “Hunting for Humans: Malawi albinos murdered for their bones,” an article written by CNN only a few weeks ago as the Malawian people struggle with a terrifying and ongoing ritual. The report goes on to state that April was one of the bloodiest months on record, indicating that four people were captured,…
Wema Sepetu made her debut as a beauty pageant contestant back in 2006, winning Miss Tanzania and representing her country in the Miss World pageant later that year. After gracing our televisions with her beauty, it wasn’t long before Sepetu made her way to the big screen, securing her fame in the Tanzanian film industry.…
With the upcoming election around the corner, the Trump vs Clinton showdown is being reported more like a big arena boxing match than an actual political election. From trash talk to hype, both camps are preparing for war as the general election inches closer. But what can we expect once the dust settles and Clinton formally…
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…
