Ben Carson, the Housing and Urban Development Secretary, is facing a backlash with his recent comments comparing slavery to the immigrant experience. During a presentation to HUD employees, Carson, the only black member of Trump’s cabinet, stated, “There were other immigrants who came here in the bottom of slave ships, worked even longer, even…
Trump’s finally revealed his updated travel ban after the severe worldwide backlash. This time, he’s reduced the number of countries down to six, exempting Iraq from the list. The new ban comes six weeks after the initial executive order that caused shock waves across the country. Trump has continued to fumble through the first…
Soon the public will hear from the Obamas in their own words. The high-powered couple signed a book deal reportedly worth millions at Penguin Random House. Penguin Random House announced Barack and Michelle Obama will continue a longstanding partnership with the publisher. The house’s Crown imprint published former President Obama’s bestsellers, 1995’s Dreams from…
Trump just saved some face—even with Democrats—after his highest-rated speech yet. During a recent joint session of Congress, Trump gave his first key speech since his inauguration. This time, he focused on fighting bigotry, his first quarter performance, and an update on immigration. Trump’s speech was well received by both parties, as Trump…
Is Barack Obama Leading a “Take Down Trump” Team from his New Mansion in DC? Barack Obama may be out of the White House, but he certainly has not left the political arena. Now, after a much-needed vacation, rumors are flying that Obama is leading a “take down Trump” team from his new mansion…
The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are once again moving forward in the shadow of a boycott. Two of South Africa’s most beloved soaps, Muvhango and Skeem Saam have withdrawn themselves from the awards in an effort to shed light on the unfairness of the award ceremonies. Their objection is that television…
Is Oprah Seriously Considering a Run for President? Rumors have been flying around as of late that icon and inspiration Oprah Winfrey is considering a run for the US presidency. For many, this would be a dream come true: the story of an African-American woman who overcame gender and racial oppression to become one of the…
To celebrate reaching the milestone of 93 years of age, what else would you expect from a birthday party? Robert Mugabe, known for his lavish parties and living life to the fullest, certainly hasn’t slowed down any since his last gathering. In fact, his 93rd birthday bash was certainly one for the record books.…
As one can imagine, the Trump immigration ban is causing a mass exodus, with many people fleeing to Canada. Consequently, Canada is experiencing a significant influx of people migrating to their country. These individuals are not just refugee claimants or non-status American residents in fear of being deported by Trump, but also include Central…
The 2017 SAFTAs are using the theme of ‘SA has got it, let’s celebrate it’ and one thing they are celebrating is acting talent. In this golden age of television, South Africa has just as much acting talent on display as other parts of the world. Here is a look at some of this…
