It’s been ten years since Andy Sandness tried to take his own life; however, he survived his attempt, which left him severely scarred after shooting himself in the face. For years Andy had to live with the fact that he had not only attempted suicide, but also had to endure an existence with a severely…
Some would say that there is nothing worse than the stigma attached to someone who has made unfortunate mistakes, endured much pain and triumphantly attained rehabilitation. As the late Nelson Mandela once said: “Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” That is the kind of…
In 2002, at an international meeting on HIV/AIDS held in Geneva, 37 African First Ladies came together to form a body concerned with the most vulnerable in their continent: women and children infected with HIV/AIDS. OAFLA (Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS) has a vision: an Africa with no HIV/AIDS, low maternal and child…
MTN has invested $1 million USD in a project approved by UNESCO and led by the General History of Africa (GHA). This project’s goal is to rewrite African history through the eyes of Africans, without the corrupting influence of discriminatory, racist or imperialistic perspectives. The General History of Africa also strives to make the…
Valentine’s Day is about sharing the day with the love of your life. But what are you to do if you find yourself single on February 14th? There are several ways that you can celebrate the day of love without having a partner in crime. Here are five tips for enjoying your day as a…
Valentine’s Day marks a special occasion where people share their love for one another, but how do you make the most out of this beautiful tribute to Cupid? Of course, the best way is to take time and plan—well in advance. Most of us pop into the local supermarket at the last minute to grab…
Rt. Hon. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila overcame hardship and exile from Namibia as a child to become the fourth Prime Minister of her homeland on March 21, 2015. She has also served as a member of Africa’s SWAPO (South West Africa People’s Organization) since 2002 and is still a member. Public Service Her public work began…
Prolific 20th Century philosopher and intellectual Frantz Fanon is a key figure of African diasporic studies. Life Fanon was born in 1925 to a middle class family on the West Indian island of Martinique. He is of African, Indian and White French Alsatian descent. He attended private school and enlisted in the Free French Army…
In Lilongwe, capital city of Malawi, the Vice President of World Bank Africa recently watched a video produced by a young man who built a wind turbine in his own backyard to provide supplemental electricity for his family. The young man, William Kamkwamba, also presented the World Bank official with a book about his…
Who is Thuli Madonsela? Thuli Madonsela has been called “a young Nelson Mandela” and “the people’s champion.” She has already carved out her place in South Africa’s history as well as in the hearts of its people. From her bravery while investigating corruption and misappropriation of funds to exposure of the Gupta family’s improper…
