Janet Jackson has debuted her very first baby bump. While she doesn’t look her age, many are amazed that the singer waited until she was 50 years old to have her first child. Despite having what is considered a high-risk pregnancy, the pop star is reportedly doing well and is due to deliver her…
Out of the 18 candidates that are currently running in the Somali elections taking place over the next several weeks, Fadumo Dayib is the only woman. Dayib’s competition includes Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, an incumbent who is noted for his history as a scholar and activist. To date, Mohamud has been in power for approximately…
The Weeknd may be best known for his smooth sound and sexy, cutting-edge style, but most people may not be aware that the talented singer and songwriter is also an active supporter of African culture and social change. Recently, it was revealed that the alt R&B artist, whose birth name is Abel Tesfaye, had…
Ugandan native Alfred Olango was fatally shot in the latest incident involving police brutality. Olango was reportedly shot only minutes after the police arrived at a strip mall located in El Cajon, CA. The police responded to a call citing that a “mentally ill” man was acting erratically behind a restaurant, weaving in…
If Trump’s very public plea with Russia to hack US servers didn’t give you chills, then perhaps the results of the Clinton campaign being hacked shortly thereafter should. It’s no secret that Trump and Putin have a special relationship, but is Russia trying to infiltrate and influence the 2016 election? What We Know About…
It’s been just over a week since the first 2016 presidential debate and after tons of social media scrutiny, news coverage, and headlines, the two candidates are finally starting to see their results. Clinton has claimed five key battleground states including Florida, Colorado, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Change in Polls This recent…
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has recently passed a dramatic new rule for its national team. The 11 player team must include a minimum of six black players, and at least two black African players. This change came after the government disallowed the team from hosting any major international cricket events four months ago after…
The most recent Great Elephant Census revealed a startling fact: despite conservation efforts, the African savanna elephant population has decreased by 30% since 2007. There are only 352,271 African elephants left in the wild, and the numbers continue to drop at an average rate of 8% per year. What Is The Great Elephant Census?…
Countless times throughout history, we’ve witnessed the human race uniting to topple barriers and move toward a common objective. With a continent and a world divided, we need that unity now, more than ever. Rise Up as One is proof that human beings are still capable of striving toward a singular goal. Rise Up…
Once you consider how being born at a precise moment when stars, planets, and the moon are in a particular alignment can influence your personality, you begin to understand the importance of astrological compatibility. The more you study astrology, the more important finding astrological compatibility becomes. You may wonder why it is that some…
R&B singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in the news for yet another scandal. Somewhat reminiscent of allegations against the musician in the 90s for engaging in group sex with minors, claims were made this week that the man best known for “I Believe I Can Fly” is keeping young women against their will in a sex…
According to Jupiter Bokondji, “the cultural riches of Congo are immense.” He and his band, Okwess International, are tapping into their rich heritage to create fun and innovative music for the world stage. Jupiter and Okwess have just released their second album, Kin Sonic. Born Jean-Pierre Bokondji in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jupiter is…
The withdrawal of support by two key Republican Senators for the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) has effectively sealed the fate of the partisan effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. Aside from being a political embarrassment for the Grand Old Party and for the Trump administration, Congress and healthcare…
Millions of families regularly enjoy a box of macaroni and cheese. This convenient food is ready to eat in minutes thanks to its cheese powder, and children everywhere love it. However, a new study is calling into question the safety of that mac and cheese and other products. The study was ordered by environmental groups…
