Born on November 11, 1935 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa, artist Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu began painting at only 10 years of age. First taught the art of mural painting–a common tradition among women in her South Ndebele tribe–by her mother and grandmother, Esther went on to gain international attention and even earned a contract…
For every second Monday of October since 1937, millions of Americans have observed a federal holiday honoring Christopher Columbus’ ‘discovery’ of the Americas. Now there is a growing movement to rectify history and honor the indigenous peoples who actually discovered North America first. In an article for the Washington Post, Kristina Guerra explains how…
Chinese and local engineers are busy constructing the Chinese-funded ministerial complex in Liberia. Demolition of the old, incomplete Defense Ministry building on Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town is already underway to make room for the new ministerial structure. Concerns about traffic on the already congested Tubman Boulevard arose, since the building will house up…
Heads continue to roll in the Republican Party, and many are wondering if it’s finally time to see Trump’s head on the chopping block. In recent days, Trump has been hammered with bad press, which typically rolled right off his back in the past. However, with the presidential election only weeks away, Trump is having a…
On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew tore through the Caribbean and made landfall in Haiti. The Category 4 storm left extreme devastation in its wake. The affected area was still reeling from the damage caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that leveled much of Port-au-Prince in 2010. The Tiburon Peninsula took a direct hit…
After finishing her work on Selma, director Ava DuVernay got word from Netflix about doing a documentary film. Entitled 13th, the film would take a look at the prevalence of the imprisonment of black men who are then forced to work for pennies on the hour in the service of large corporations. Its name, 13th,…
The issue of assisted death is a controversial subject. Some people support it based on the fact that it reduces the suffering and pain of those whose last moments in life are characterized by pain and suffering. Those who oppose assisted death argue that it is against a person’s right of living. Most countries…
Musical artist Rayce was born on November 8, 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and musician working out of Nigeria. Rayce once told the press that music has been a major factor in his life. Additionally, he said that he expected to be “discovered” back when he was five…
Marvel’s Luke Cage, Netflix’s newest series, is in one word – amazing. Never before has a series in the superhero genre so captivatingly spoken about African-American history and culture while delivering a binge-worthy storyline. This show alone makes paying for Netflix worthwhile. If you haven’t seen it, check out the official trailer. The series…
In 2014, history was made in the port Mombasa, Kenya, when Elizabeth Marami took the wheels of a super tugboat as the first woman marine pilot in all of East Africa. At just 27, Elizabeth, who goes by Liz, has been working towards this goal for over half a decade. “I am determined to…
