While it’s about time that the United States caught up with the rest of the world when it comes to women leaders, the nation will now have to wait at least another four years before that glass ceiling may be broken. Although Hillary Clinton delivered an impressive list of achievements over the years, she wasn’t…
After pursuing her career in law, Hillary Rodham Clinton set her eyes on a bigger arena–the U.S. Senate. The career shift happened in late 1998 when New York’s Senate member, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, announced his retirement. Clinton drew support from several prominent Democratic figures who encouraged her to run for the seat, and in…
Whether systemic or personal attacks, the scourge of racism knows no societal or national boundaries. MC Soffia is a young Brazilian musical artist who has decided to take a stand against racism in her country. With racist views heavily circulating in Brazil, the fight this rapper is taking part in is not an easy…
Now that Jacquiline Njoki Mathenge, Robin Pik Kipkoech, Robert Thuo Ndiritu, and Geoffrey Mwendwa Nzomo have returned to Kenya with their Master’s degrees from the International University of Japan (IUJ), they all plan on forging a connection between Kenyan companies and the Japanese private sector as they begin their careers. Armed with newly acquired…
Msizi Africa is an international charity founded in 2007 by Lucy Herron to fight hunger. This South London-based organization is registered with the UK Charity Commission as a Lesotho charitable organization, and they give children in Lesotho nutritious food. Also, this team works closely with several local projects with the sole objective of helping…
It wasn’t that long ago that Khoudia Diop was being bullied for her dark complexion; however, this Senegalese model is now breaking the boundaries of beauty and proving that all shades can be wondrous. It doesn’t take long to see why Khoudia Diop, who refers to herself in social media as the “Melanin Goddess,” is making…
Michelle Obama has redefined the role of First Lady. As a tribute, four authors selected by The New York Times publicly sent a love letter to Michelle, thanking her for the impact and accomplishments she’s had on the nation during her eight years in the White House. The Love Letters The love letters are…
Maminydjama Magnolia Maymuru’s story exploded through the news channels and social media after she was selected as the Miss World Australia pageant’s first-ever Northern Territory candidate in May. Maymuru was “discovered” in 2014 while withdrawing some cash from an ATM in her home region of Yirrkala, in North East Arnhem. At first, Maymuru deflected the idea…
Decades of planning and organization finally came to fruition on September 24, 2016, when the National Museum of African American History and Culture opened on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The new building is part of the Smithsonian Institution and was dedicated by President Barack Obama. The idea for a national gallery celebrating…
Michelle Obama is passionate about many things, but one of her missions is personal. Michelle spoke candidly during her CNN documentary film titled We Will Rise: Michelle Obama’s Mission to Educate Girls Around the World. “For me, education has never been simply a policy issue — it’s personal. Neither of my parents and hardly…
