Gorgui Sy Dieng, one of the best defensive players in the National Basketball Association (NBA), is unfortunately not participating in the 2017 playoffs. Gorgui Dieng was born in the coastal Kebemer district of Senegal; since 2013, he has been a part of the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team that did not have a stellar 2016-2017 season,…
In 2015, she owned the runway, and broke down barriers for other black models to go natural with their kinks and curls. From a quiet town in Angola, where she was raised by her sister and studying to become a doctor, Borges’ life took her down a different path. After participating in the Angolan edition of the Elite…
An Ocean of Plastic Surrounds Various Continents Our hydrosphere, already besieged with major issues such as climate change and overfishing, is home to tons of garbage and plastic that could further endanger various ecosystems around the world. According to an alarming study published in April by Science Advances magazine, Spanish researchers discovered a massive accumulation of…
She is Vogue‘s spring star, gracing not one, not two, but three international covers of the famous fashion magazine; meet cover girl Adwoa Aboah, the stunning Ghanaian-British model. When it comes to the competitive modeling world, there are some faces with exquisite bone structure you just cannot forget. Adwoa Aboah is that young woman, and it’s no…
When it comes to the beautifully bright and happy designs of Kahindo Mateene, the buyer is getting a double dose of cultural aesthetics in both American and Congolese. The results are sophisticated clothing with amazing details that flatter the feminine curves of all women. Modahnik is the name of Ms. Mateene’s brand, and her…
St. Jago High School student Brianna Lyston is the next big sprinter from a nation known for their sprinters. This is an impressive feat in and of itself, but how about the fact that Usain Bolt’s legacy is now on the back of a 12-year-old girl? That’s right—Brianna has already shattered a ceiling never broken…
There is no doubt that actress Taraji P. Henson is a very striking woman, and at age 46 she continues to maintain her stunning appearance. The Empire star was recently snapped in photos on vacation, relaxing and looking sexy on a tropical island, where creamy-colored sand and turquoise water with a blue sky painted a beautiful backdrop. We’re…
Under the new presidency of Gianni Infantino, the FIFA Council is living up to its promises in relation to expanding the World Cup tournament and giving more World Cup spots to certain regional federations that have been underrepresented in the past. Such is the case with the Confederation of African Football, which will get nine…
Getting recognized for your talent is a beautiful thing, and it’s only customary that one makes an acceptance speech on such occasions. That’s exactly what Mohammed Anas did during a televised speech while accepting the “Man of the Match” award. Mohammed, a Ghanaian soccer player for the Free State Stars, slipped up during his…
Psychologists tell us that the color red is both warm and empowering, and that’s exactly how the nation’s First Lady appeared, strolling across the South Lawn of the White House last Friday. Melania Trump was with President Donald Trump and their son Barron as they headed to board Air Force One which was waiting…
