In a truly historic ceremony marked by pomp and “bringing down the house cheers,” Hillary Clinton accepted her nomination as the first female nominee for president by a major party in the United States. Introduced by her daughter, Chelsea Clinton, to deafening applause, Clinton thanked her family, friends, and supporters for bringing her to…
Winning the N.B.A. Title LeBron James has been loved and hated by both his home city fans and the country, but James is no stranger to pressure and, for the first time in history, he helped the team bring home their very first N.B.A. Championship title. The Cleveland Cavaliers have had a history…
The Oklahoma City Thunder just lost one of their top players, Kevin Durant. While Durant didn’t make the decision lightly, he ultimately decided it was time for him to move on and pursue his own personal career growth. Durant has been a vital player to the Thunder team since 2008. Early Ball Durant…
As the third day of the Democratic National Convention steamed on, Wednesday was full of more speeches, guest appearances, and a focus on establishing Hillary Clinton’s nomination as the best and only choice for the American people. With a focus on the years of hard work, integrity, women’s rights, child advocacy groups, and overall…
Miss Teen USA may have just raised the bar in the pageant world. Hoping to bring a bit more “class” to the controversial swimsuit portion of the pageant, Miss Teen USA is swapping swimsuits for athletic wear. The NY Times reported, Michael Antinoro, the head of original content at IMG, said the recent changes…
It’s no secret that President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have had their differences. In fact, the 2008 election year was full of debate, opposing views, and heated moments of conflict. However, over the last eight years, Hillary and Barack have formed an unlikely friendship, working relationship, and now he offers one of the…
Tuesday is roll call day, and though Sanders supporters were still somewhat reluctant, the Vermont Senator quickly redirected the focus to the party’s goal, defeating Trump. There were reports of unrest and chatter among some delegations on the floor, but Sanders wasted no time quieting the room and saying, “It’s easy, it is easy to…
When you think of Nigeria, rice may not be the first staple crop that comes to mind, but in fact Nigerians consume nearly 500 million metric tons of rice each year. According to Index Mundi, the consumption of rice as a filler food for Nigerians has increased tremendously over the years. For example, in…
Meet the new Chairperson of the Democratic National Committee, Donna Brazile. After much controversy and outrage that resulted in the resignation of Debbie Shultz, Brazile has been appointed interim leader of the Democratic Committee until November. Brazile has a long history in politics, being the first African-American female to direct a major political campaign. In…
Last week the Republican National Convention was riddled with ups and downs, controversies, and scandals, so this week how will the Democratic National Convention measure up? Day 1 of the DNC kicked off in Philadelphia on Monday, and already it had its own brand of chaos as the Democratic National Committee Chairman announced her…
It’s not the first time NBA star LeBron James has spoken out about racism. He’s used his platform to talk about the deaths of young black men like Trayvon Martin and Eric Garner, voiced respect for Colin Kaepernick’s national anthem protests, and commented on racist statements made within the NBA. Now, he’s speaking up…
English artist Damien Hirst is in hot water for cultural appropriation at this year’s Venice Biennale. His exhibit includes a golden head that mimics the work of artists from Ile-Ife, Nigeria. This is particularly remarkable given that this is a hugely important year for Nigeria, with artists representing their country at a national pavilion for the…
While American tech giants such as Apple, Google and PayPal compete and fail to agree on the standards for digital wallets, a financial technology platform proudly developed in Africa is set to expand across the Continent. Safaricom, the Kenyan wireless services company that operates the M-Pesa network, recently issued a major corporate announcement. Vodacom, a South…
The glamorous stage where the English National Ballet performs is worlds away from the grinding poverty of the Kuwinda slum in Kenya. Yet that stage appears to be where one former Kuwinda resident is destined to be seen. Sixteen-year-old Joel Kioko is a phenomenon in the ballet world. Like many male dancers, he came to…
