At the premiere for the hotly anticipated film Black Panther, star Chadwick Boseman told reporters, “It’s not just a movie.” He’s right. It’s an exciting blockbuster, sure, but the story of superhero T’Challa and the African nation of Wakanda is also a celebration of Africa and its rich history and culture. We knew Black Panther was going to…
The South Korean city of PyeongChang is ready to welcome athletes from around the world for the major international sporting event known as the Winter Olympics. Even though news preceding the opening day ceremony have mostly centered on the participation of North Korean athletes and the reinstatement of Russian competitors previously banned for doping violations,…
Two weeks after the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. on January 15th, Black history month begins a month-long observance of historical contributions made by people of African ancestry. There is no question that the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. is of extreme importance around the world. Although King was not really part of…
African Americans have contributed immensely to the history and development of the United States. They have been at the center of every pivotal turn the country has made even during the dark ages of slavery and subsequent struggle for civil rights and equality. From outstanding sportsmen to economists, military men and women, politicians and…
In order to combat climate change and desertification, the African Union is spearheading the Great Green Wall initiative. By creating a stretch of flourishing landscapes across the northern part of the Continent through the Sahel and the Horn, the Great Green Wall will have a monumental impact on the lives of millions of Africans. In…
For some, the third Monday of January means a 3-day weekend and nothing more. Before her death, MLK’s widow Coretta Scott King wrote movingly about what the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday really means on the King Center website: it is a day to celebrate and remember a great man, but more than that, it’s a…
The vulgar remarks made by United States President Donald Trump on January 11 not only suggest a racist streak but also underscore how little he knows about the world around him. During a working session on the topic of immigration in the US,Trump reportedly described African nations as holes made in the ground for the…
New Year’s Eve is a unique holiday and there are almost endless ways to celebrate. For many, saying goodbye to one year and welcoming the next calls for a lavish celebration or momentous activity. For others, reflection and a quiet night at home is a better fit. Here are some ideas for ringing in 2018.…
Across the Continent, many Africans will be celebrating during the Christmas season. Traditions vary by region, with the unique flavor of national and local cultures contributing to a wide variety of festivities and approaches to the holiday. Below are just a few examples of how some Africans will be spending the holiday. Kenya Christmas is…
As one of the few countries around the world where Christianity is actually on the rise, the Advent season is observed and celebrated by more than 70 percent of the population of Ghana. The majority of Christians in Ghana are Pentecostal; however, a strong ecumenical council advocates unity across the nation. Similar to many other…
