For every second Monday of October since 1937, millions of Americans have observed a federal holiday honoring Christopher Columbus’ ‘discovery’ of the Americas. Now there is a growing movement to rectify history and honor the indigenous peoples who actually discovered North America first. In an article for the Washington Post, Kristina Guerra explains how…
Chinese and local engineers are busy constructing the Chinese-funded ministerial complex in Liberia. Demolition of the old, incomplete Defense Ministry building on Tubman Boulevard in Congo Town is already underway to make room for the new ministerial structure. Concerns about traffic on the already congested Tubman Boulevard arose, since the building will house up…
Heads continue to roll in the Republican Party, and many are wondering if it’s finally time to see Trump’s head on the chopping block. In recent days, Trump has been hammered with bad press, which typically rolled right off his back in the past. However, with the presidential election only weeks away, Trump is having a…
On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew tore through the Caribbean and made landfall in Haiti. The Category 4 storm left extreme devastation in its wake. The affected area was still reeling from the damage caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that leveled much of Port-au-Prince in 2010. The Tiburon Peninsula took a direct hit…
Musical artist Rayce was born on November 8, 1983 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, and musician working out of Nigeria. Rayce once told the press that music has been a major factor in his life. Additionally, he said that he expected to be “discovered” back when he was five…
The issue of assisted death is a controversial subject. Some people support it based on the fact that it reduces the suffering and pain of those whose last moments in life are characterized by pain and suffering. Those who oppose assisted death argue that it is against a person’s right of living. Most countries…
In 2014, history was made in the port Mombasa, Kenya, when Elizabeth Marami took the wheels of a super tugboat as the first woman marine pilot in all of East Africa. At just 27, Elizabeth, who goes by Liz, has been working towards this goal for over half a decade. “I am determined to…
Clashes between protesters and security forces resulting in several deaths have forced the government of Ethiopia to declare a state of emergency. The violence follows months of anti-government protests by the Oromos, the country’s largest ethnic group. They claim the government’s attempts to promote development is encroaching on many of their farmlands. While the…
Both candidates squared off once again in the second presidential debate. Moderated by Martha Raddatz, Chief Global Affairs Correspondent for ABC, and CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, the debate was held at Washington University in St. Louis. The Stakes are High Set for another 90 minutes of action-packed punches, the round table…
Trump may be known for his explosive outbursts and lack of speech control; however, after the release of a recording of an incident dating back to 2005, his latest rant might just be the straw that broke the camel’s back. The recording was made during a bus ride with Access Hollywood. The audio…
