Elegantly dressed opera-goers attending the Los Angeles Opera’s opening night of Akhnaten were met by “Black History Matters” protesters, with some dressed as Egyptian royalty, who believe the role of Akhnaten, a black Egyptian Pharaoh, should have gone to a black opera singer. The protest did not attempt to stop the opera, unlike what…
Trump’s certainly been making headlines as he continues to tap those he wants to join his administration. One of the most controversial picks is his choice of Jeff Sessions for Attorney General. So what do we know about Mr. Sessions? Well first, he certainly aligns himself with the conservative platform on immigration and women’s rights…
It’s official, Rob and Chyna have a bouncing baby girl. But now that they have their dream child, what’s up with the awkward family drama? Kylie’s babysitting Tyga’s son, Rob and Chyna’s baby girl looks just like Rob’s dad, and we can’t figure out why the couple named her Dream Renee Kardashian, or “Little…
By now, everyone has heard about Kanye’s rumored breakdown and recent hospitalization. Were the signs there in the days leading up to his hospitalization? Kanye West is known for his random comments, publicity stunts, and edgy messages, but his recent rants in support of Donald Trump and against Beyoncé and Jay-Z may have been…
Michelle Obama was the first African-American First Lady. She was also the first FLOTUS to break the traditional dress code of First Ladies. Not only a pioneer in bridging divisive gaps such as wealth and race, she was also someone who kept an open door policy at the White House. Michelle Obama has reshaped the…
Football stadiums in Cameroon have been enjoying bigger crowds during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations than Canadian stadiums did in the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup. On Sunday, November 20th, the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium held the opening ceremony for the 10th official edition of Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The seaside stadium, which…
Last year, animal lovers around the world raised their voices en masse to protest the killing of Cecil, a much-loved lion in Zimbabwe. The majestic feline with a black mane had fallen prey to the whims of Dr. Walter Palmer, a dentist based in Minnesota. While Cecil is hardly the only lion to succumb…
In a fiery blaze of glory, Kenyan leaders burned over 5,000 guns in hopes of curbing the ongoing struggle of illegal firearms. The flickering mass looked more like a ritual bonfire than a pile of weapons, reaching over 15 feet high with three stacks of guns ready to go up in flames. Deputy President William…
George W. Bush left an administration full of loose ends, including the War on Terror and the presence of US troops in Iraq. Barack Obama’s first order of business — and his often forgotten earliest victory — was his ability to clean up the mess that was left behind by the previous president. Obama campaigned…
The man behind one of Nigeria’s biggest hits, “Duro”, singer-songwriter, musician, dancer, and producer Tekno Miles’ real name is Augustine Miles Kelechi. He was born on December 17, 1992 in Bauchi, Bauchi State, Nigeria. When he was eight years old his parents enrolled him in a performance arts school where he learned how to…
