Rocking the stage and winning Best Actress in a Musical at the 2016 Tony Awards for her role in ‘The Color Purple’, this British singer and actress has certainly made a name for herself in recent days. Cynthia Erivo was born in Stockwell, South London to Nigerian parents on January 8, 1987. After attending…
David Cameron has years of political experience, starting out as a Member of Parliament in 2001 to serving as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2010, this conservative identifies himself as a One-Nation Conservative aligning himself with both sides of the political spectrum including liberal economic and social stances over the years.…
In Nairobi, Kenya, filing a complaint against the local police department may not be as easy as one thinks, in fact, it can turn quite deadly. That’s what happened with a local resident, Willie Kimani, a human rights lawyer representing those who can’t afford proper defense. Mr. Kimani was working with a client who filed…
Elechi Amadi was a former soldier, author, and voice of the African people. Author of ‘The Concubine‘, which is considered to be an outstanding work of fiction by many, died on June 29. Amadi was born in 1934, residing in Rivers State, Nigeria, the young author and inspiration obtained his education at the University…
It’s summertime, the sun is setting, cold drinks in hand and you feel like a child again as you wait to set off your box full of fireworks. That’s what millions of families will be doing over the next few days as the 4th of July weekend is upon us. Known for it’s colorful…
With only about a week under the belt of the now “free” United Kingdom, the country remains severely divided about the recent decision to remain alone regarding a variety of topics including immigration and free trade, to name a few. Even the leaders of the movement have found themselves stuck between a rock and a…
Born in New York City, this English reporter, politician, and famous historian has made headlines once again, and this time it’s not for his writing with Time Magazine. Boris Johnson, a conservative who has spent the last year influencing the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, hit the headlines once again with…
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,…
