With the political debates just around the corner, everyone is beginning to get a bit antsy when it comes to this year’s presidential elections. From Donald Trump’s wishy-washiness on his “birther” accusations to shuffling around the immigration topic, Republicans are still unclear on many of his political strategies. Hillary Clinton’s has not had much more…
Disability is not an end but instead can be a new beginning. Wakonta Kapunda is a twenty-five-year-old woman from Tanzania. Throughout the course of her life, she demonstrated a profound interest in theater, writing, movies, and art in general. In 2012, however, her life changed forever when she was in an accident that would…
Timbuktu is sometimes talked about as a mythical place. Its location on the edge of the Sahara Desert in Mali gives it a unique feel, and its strategic positioning on the Niger River made it an important center of trade in the past. While it may have lost some of its magic, the name…
They say the mark of a successful comedian is to be funny in cultures that are different from your own. This feat is not as easy as it seems; what may be funny in your country may not be funny to others around the world. Comedy doesn’t always transfer well. However, Trevor Noah does…
People put a lot of effort into protecting their bodies from viruses, but they may not be doing enough. A recent study released by Cambridge University suggests that people are more likely to contract the herpes virus and the influenza virus in the morning. The study also found that people with erratic sleep schedules are…
Rwanda is not the only African nation that is benefiting from drone technology to improve access to medical care for remote populations. Malawi and South Africa are also seeing positive results from drone delivery systems. MALAWI Malawi, another landlocked nation, is one of the continent’s least-developed countries. Residents have a low…
Meagan Good and her sister La’Myia represent two thirty-somethings who have achieved success in their careers and are giving back to a charity supporting young girls at risk. The two sisters continue with their celebrity lifestyles but have found a deeper meaning by mentoring girls who have not yet had that something which the…
Did you know that Africans suffer the worst health in the world? This is the heart-wrenching advisement of the World Health Organization in its September 2016 Bulletin. Poverty and poor access jeopardize the safety and well-being of Africans. Despite support from the international community, progress in healthcare is painfully slow. However, drones are making a…
The Ugandan Rapper Keko is well aware of the dangers of drugs and alcohol. In 2014, while leading a highly successful music career, she found herself in a downward spiral of drug and alcohol abuse. Luckily she was able to pull herself out, and now uses her fame to keep other young Ugandans from…
Vitiligo, a.k.a. the “Michael Jackson disease,” affects around 0.5-1% of the world’s population. Most commonly reported in India, where an estimated 8.8% of the population suffer from some form of the disease, this non-treatable skin condition is caused by the depigmentation of the skin. The condition causes one’s body to suffer from “milky” patches throughout…
It’s been a tough month for the Beyhive, all desperately eager to see and hear from their Queen. Finally, the wait is over. Beyoncé is back in the spotlight and as fabulous as ever. Queen Bey is known for setting high standards the rest of us mere mortals could never reach. Her epic pregnancy photos…
Have you missed seeing Tamron Hall on your television screen? The sting of her absence is about to be soothed. The MSNBC and Today Show alum will soon be gracing the small screen daily once again, thanks to a partnership deal with Weinstein TV. Hall worked as an anchor on MSNBC for several years before…
On July 18, the world will remember the legacy of Nelson Mandela, one of the most important and charismatic leaders in history. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela was more than just a statesman; he was an African man who stood up for his people in the name of freedom, fairness and peace. Although he spent a great…
In the central region of Malawi, a nation besieged by droughts and dangerous food shortages, unmanned aerial vehicles at the Kasungu Aerodrome are being loaded with emergency supplies to distribute across needy communities. These drones are airborne thanks to a collaboration between the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund and the Government of Malawi. According…
