More Trouble for Chris Brown Chris Brown has found himself in trouble with the law, yet again. The singer is at the center of a legal dispute, which has resulted in his arrest. A woman who claimed Brown threatened her with a gun called police to the singer’s home in the early morning hours of…
According to media regulators in China, television shows that promote Western lifestyles are now banned. The Chinese Xinhua news agency reported recently that China would ban entertainment from the West that showed admiration for Western lifestyles or made jokes about classic Chinese traditions. The government is seeking to keep internet celebrities, stars, and…
Tegla Loroupe is a Kenyan-born long distance track and field star using her success as a way to help others reach their dreams through women’s rights advocacy, peace movements, and educational programs. Running to her dreams, Loroupe holds three world records for the 20, 30, and 50 kilometer races. In addition, she was the first…
In late August, violent clashes in the capital city of Gabon left at least three people dead and a burning National Assembly. The violence was prompted by the re-election of incumbent President Ali Bongo Ondimba, which marks the continuation of a dynasty that has been in power for five decades. For the Gabonese…
Everyone knows that kids can be mean, but with modern technology this phenomenon has escalated to new heights. Damaging young impressionable minds, causing severe depression–and in some cases, even suicide–online trolling and bullying has become a serious issue across the globe. Stories are shared of kids in Japan taking their own lives; young…
What started as a simple hashtag has spread to all four corners of the globe. Created and popularized by African nationals, #IfAfricaWasASchool pokes fun at different countries and cultures by re-imagining them as high school stereotypes. Some countries are the jocks, for example, while others are the nerds or band geeks. “#IfAfricaWasASchool Ivory Coast…
Sunday night’s VMA Awards was more than just music, and the Drake/Rihanna buzz continued to fly when the two shared a very public moment of affection. But does this most recent PDA actually confirm the two are an official “item”? USA today reported that for several days after the music awards show, the…
Angela Merkel, one of the biggest names surrounding the refugee crisis, has come under fire once again after admitting she underestimated the refugee crisis. The blow boosted the AfD–Alternative fuer Deutschland party, an anti-immigration party–to over 21% of the votes in recent exit polls after Merkel addressed the fact that the impact felt by…
The desire to make beauty a point has far-reaching ramifications. Not only are people ready to debate about it, but many demand for beauty to be reinstated as a public value that goes far beyond the latest trends in fashion. Alicia Keys has never been one to crumble under the constant scrutiny of others.…
How to brew the best beer For tasty beer that has more flavor, you can brew your own beer right from the comfort of your home. Although there are many steps to the process, you can become an expert at brewing with enough practice. For beginners who want a few pointers on brewing beer, there are…
Adama Paris is a stunning Senegalese fashion designer, and by the way, her real name is Adama Amanda Ndiaye. The founder of Dakar Fashion Week told CNN that she had established the annual event in Senegal’s seaside capital because she believed that talented black models and designers were being ignored by the industry. The globally…
Ron Finley definitely isn’t your average gardener, but that’s part of what makes his story so unique. Dubbed the ‘Gangsta Gardener,’ Finley originally rose to prominence a few years ago after his effort to turn the small strip of land in front of his house into a garden brought him into a prolonged battle against…
Serena Williams is having quite a year. She won the Australian Open in January. In April, she announced that she was pregnant with her first child with fiancé Alexis Ohanian. The timing meant that she was around eight weeks pregnant when she won the Australian tournament. She won Sportswoman of the Year at the BET…
On June 27, the President of the United States and one of his sons spent most of the morning posting Twitter updates calling American cable television giant CNN “fake news”—a term that has become a general put-down of journalism that does not conform to the White House agenda. CNN was not the only news network chastised…
