Lil’ Kim, born Kimberly Denise Jones, made a name for herself in the 1990’s with her debut album, ‘ Hard Core’. Hailing from New York, this petite rapper, songwriter, model, and actress didn’t grow up in a traditional household, reportedly living on the streets for much of her childhood. After dropping out of high…
During a time of civil unrest and demonstrations against police brutality, America appears divided. With the constant bombardment of political tension, acts of terrorism, to the recent tragedy of shots fired on both sides of the line, we continue to face the reality of fear and racism in America. Many have taken to social…
In the past, people heavily relied on newspapers, TV, and radio for all types of news, including that which dealt with police and complaints against the the men in blue. The police have always been able to use the authority of the office to tell their own story, and be believed. Often when there are…
A genocide that killed nearly 20% of Rwanda’s entire population, over 70% being of Tutsi decent, during a 100 day massacre has gone down in history as one of the most horrific mass murders of our time. Ending in July 1994, it has been over two decades since the atrocious acts, and Rwanda is still…
“F*ck Mugabe” is not something one would say lightly, and Acie Lumumba knew exactly what he was saying to his supporters while launching his political party rally on Wednesday. Lumumba is a Zimbabwean political leader and media public figure facing multiple accusations of mishandling government funds, including corruption. In 2016, a sex tape was released of…
Zanzibar is not a country, but an archipelago of islands off the coast of eastern Tanzania. There are two larger islands, Unguja (often referred to as Zanzibar) and Pemba, with the tourist destination and historical town of Stone Town on Unguja Island. Zanzibar has a political union with nearby African mainland country, Tanzania, but maintains…
Blac Chyna has certainly made a name for herself over the last several years, and most recently she’s back in the spotlight once again. After dropping a bombshell on fans that she and Rob Kardashian were expecting a baby together, the two announced that they were getting married! Of course the recent news hasn’t gone off…
With the largest migration of refugees since World War II, it’s no secret that Europe has faced a constant battle between offering protection and balancing their capacity to help. The majority of people fleeing their home country looking for a safer and better way of life come from Syria, but that’s not the only…
David Cameron has years of political experience, starting out as a Member of Parliament in 2001 to serving as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2010, this conservative identifies himself as a One-Nation Conservative aligning himself with both sides of the political spectrum including liberal economic and social stances over the years.…
Rocking the stage and winning Best Actress in a Musical at the 2016 Tony Awards for her role in ‘The Color Purple’, this British singer and actress has certainly made a name for herself in recent days. Cynthia Erivo was born in Stockwell, South London to Nigerian parents on January 8, 1987. After attending…
Despite being the favorite to win, the dreams of Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming winning the Preakness Stakes were dashed on Saturday. This, of course, means that there will not be a Triple Crown winner this year. For much of the race, it looked like the dream of a Triple Crown was very much alive, as Always…
A former Somali refugee who returned to his troubled nation specifically to help with reconstruction and development was shot to death by government security officers in a strange incident near the presidential palace. Public Works Minister Abbas Abdullahi Sheikh Siraji was traveling in a vehicle with two other government officials and an armed security detail.…
If you’ve ever wondered what Cannes was all about, here is what you need to know: Cannes is a small city nestled along the elegant French Riviera and perhaps best known as the host city of the famous Cannes Film Festival. Cannes is the hottest place in the universe at the moment and the star gazing…
It’s no secret that Kenya dominates worldwide in the realm of sports, especially in long distance running. Kenyans have been winning the Boston, New York City, Chicago and London marathons with ease for over the past two decades. Athletes such as Janet Jepkosgei, Catherine Ndereba, Paul Tergat, David Rudisha have earned Kenya a resounding…
