A British actor known for her roles in both British and American films, Thandie Newton has starred in a variety of blockbusters including ‘Mission Impossible 2‘, ‘The Pursuit of Happyness‘ and ‘Crash‘ to name a few. Born in London, England to a mother, Nyasha, of Zimbabwean descent, and an English father, Nick Newton, Thandie…
It was a tense moment on the field, fans full of excitement, the team anxious for the shot, as Mary Waya made her way down court, diving through legs, around tall defenders and right to the goal. This is Netball, a version of basketball where seven players on each team go head to head…
You remember that “Hot Mug Shot” guy back in 2014, the one that took the internet by storm for his stunning looks, piercing eyes, and chiseled jawline? Well this felon, convicted of gun possession, has served his time and is now back in society. Jeremy Meeks was released from prison on March 8, 2016, now…
Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas, or more fondly known as “Gabby”, is an American gymnast. Born in Newport News, Virginia, this gold medalist has made news lately, announcing her brand new app, Gabbymoji. Now living in Columbus, Ohio, Gabby is well known in the sports arena for her amazing gymnast skills, poise, and dedication to…
It was just about a year ago to date that Mr. Donald Trump made his way down from his penthouse suite in Trump Tower to hit the streets of NY and take on the far-fetched idea of running for President of the United States of America. Over the last year, he has undoubtedly transformed…
On Sunday, June 12, 2016, history was made at the prestigious Tony Awards with many Tony Award Winners being people of color to ‘Hamilton’ getting a whopping 16 nominations, this award night was nothing short of spectacular. The Tony Awards began in 1947 when the American Theater Wing established an award and recognition program for excellence in…
The 2016 Miss USA was history in the making this year as the top three finalists were all women of color, setting a new and inspiring trend towards inclusiveness and diversity in the highly competitive world of beauty pageants. The first Miss USA crown taken by a black woman was Carole Gist in 1990, followed…
For ages, wise men and women have been providing the world with insight about the intricacies of life. The impact of these words have made lives easier, hearts happier, and souls fuller. Many people find a certain proverb that speaks to them intensely, making sense of moments and providing clarity into their path through life. Others study…
Born in London to Nigerian parents, Chiwetel Ejiofor grew up in London’s Forest Gate where he began his acting career at the age of 14. After a deadly car wreck involving himself and his father, Chiwetel, the only survivor, turned to acting as a way to focus his energy and life. Attending London Academy…
No matter where you travel in the world, you are bound to find a few dishes a bit out of the ordinary. From the deadly blow fish, or “fugu”, to side street vendors selling all kinds of creepy crawlers in Thailand, to you guessed it, Africa’s bush meat. So what is this bush meat,…
There have long been warnings that the world may eventually experience a chocolate shortage due to the growing demand in rising economies like China and India. One place where there has long been a shortage of chocolate is in countries where the majority of the cocoa is grown to meet the world’s growing chocolate demands.…
Lucy Gichuhi has recently become the first African elected to the Australian Parliament. Born in Hiriga village in Nyeri County, Kenya, she eventually moved to Nairobi and studied at the University of Nairobi. After working at various accounting firms for a few years, she moved to Australia with her three children and her husband William.…
Lade Araba was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She has lived and studied abroad, doing her undergraduate studies at the Sorbonne, eventually earning an MBA and working for the FAO and UNECA, promoting intra-African trade in the agribusiness sector. But her passion has always been to support African women. Receiving the Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship, among other…
Many fans wait with anticipation and excitement for months before hearing their favorite artist perform. For fans of Ariana Grande in England on Monday evening, that excitement quickly turned to horror. At the end of Grande’s Manchester Arena performance, an explosion caused by a suicide bomber left 22 dead and more than 50 others injured;…
