Black history is under-represented—or even misrepresented—in the media, so it is obvious why a film about Mansa Musa could be influential. Although director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan are considering producing a film about the wealthy African ruler, any particulars about the potential film are uncertain at this time. However, if the…
An Innovative Economic Approach Today entrepreneurs around the world applaud the work of Dr. Victoria Kisyombe, the founder of an innovative micro-credit firm called “SELFINA.” Her efforts have helped give low-income women in Tanzania the funding tools they require to start new businesses. She developed a method to help women seeking startup capital in rural…
Dr. Amina Mohamed Defeated in Bid to Become Next Chairperson of the African Union Commission President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya nominated Dr. Amina Mohamed as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission, but despite his efforts, Dr. Mohamed was defeated in the 6th round of polls by Chadian foreign minister Moussa Faki Nahamat. What…
In January, 2017, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, stated that negotiations with Boko Haram were continuing in order to obtain the release of the remaining girls who had been kidnapped by the extremist group. January 8 marked the one thousandth day that 276 schoolgirls between the ages of 16 and 18…
Emmett Till’s Accuser Admits to Fabricating Story Emmett Till’s death was a driving force in the American Civil Rights Movement. Now, his tragic story is once again making headlines after a recent revelation from Till’s accuser, Carolyn Bryant. Bryant, 21 at the time of the incident, operated a grocery store with her husband Roy…
February 1st kicked off Black History Month, giving the media another field day as Trump hosted a “listening” session to honor the Black heroes and influential game changers in the nation. Of course, the session wouldn’t be about Black heroes at all; instead the president made the event all about Mr. Donald J.Trump. While he…
Black History Month is troubling Trump—this time not for his lack of participation, but rather his apparent lack of knowledge of history. Trump addressed a conference with the following statement: “Frederick Douglass is an example of somebody who’s done an amazing job and is getting recognized more and more, I notice.” Of course, the media…
It’s pretty hard to have it all, but beloved African icon Nhlanhla Nciza manages to balance family life with successful careers in two different fields. She finds inspiration in the people of Africa in her work as a musician, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. She is one-half of Afro-pop duo Mafikizolo, along with Theo Kgosinkwe.…
Fadumo Dayib is no stranger to adversity. Born in a Somali refugee camp in Kenya, she lost 11 siblings to preventable diseases. Like so many from her home nation, her entire life has been deeply affected by its chaos, forcing her and her family to live as refugees. Dayib now lives in Finland with…
President Trump promised to ban all Muslims from entering the United States. Last week he signed an executive order to do just that. To do list—check. Trump also promised to build a wall between Texas and Mexico, a wall that is now in the works. So what about Trump’s promise to deport millions of…
