It’s summertime, the sun is setting, cold drinks in hand and you feel like a child again as you wait to set off your box full of fireworks. That’s what millions of families will be doing over the next few days as the 4th of July weekend is upon us. Known for it’s colorful…
Imagine crossing the countryside by moonlight, constantly looking over your shoulder in fear of being abducted, murdered, and your body parts harvested for “voodoo magic”. That is the fear thousands of albinos live with on a daily basis. Some African nations have a long history of hunting down those with albinism. With corrupt politicians looking…
It’s mid afternoon, you’re trying not to doze off in the middle of class, and you find yourself passing time doodling on your notepad. In the zone, allowing your brain and hand to freely dictate, you look up only to find a police officer standing at your desk ready to arrest you. That is…
The title reads, “Hunting for Humans: Malawi albinos murdered for their bones,” an article written by CNN only a few weeks ago as the Malawian people struggle with a terrifying and ongoing ritual. The report goes on to state that April was one of the bloodiest months on record, indicating that four people were captured,…
Wema Sepetu made her debut as a beauty pageant contestant back in 2006, winning Miss Tanzania and representing her country in the Miss World pageant later that year. After gracing our televisions with her beauty, it wasn’t long before Sepetu made her way to the big screen, securing her fame in the Tanzanian film industry.…
Once again fear struck the heart of humanity as yet another terror atrocity occurred, this time on Tuesday at the Ataturk Airport in Istanbul Turkey where at least 36 people were killed and over 140 injured. The blood-soaked triple-bomb assault brings home the grim new reality facing the global community today. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim indicated…
Imagine sitting in your home, outside a “peaceful” protest against the country’s government is occurring. Suddenly, shots are fired and a wall of bullets begin flying, catching anyone and everyone in its path, killing at least five people and wounding more than sixty. That was the scene on June 6, 2016 when the people…
With the upcoming election around the corner, the Trump vs Clinton showdown is being reported more like a big arena boxing match than an actual political election. From trash talk to hype, both camps are preparing for war as the general election inches closer. But what can we expect once the dust settles and Clinton formally…
As much of the world is keeping a close eye to the political stage of the United States, another election is taking its toll on the citizens of its nation, specifically, Kenya. Imagine finding yourself in a group of people standing in the street trying to have your voice heard and without warning a canister…
After World War II, the United Kingdom had an incredibly difficult time entering the European Economic Community, EEC, due to President Charles de Gaulle of France subduing its entrance through the veto process. After being denied entry on two separate occasions, once in 1937 and the second in 1963, the United Kingdom was finally granted a seat…
The Douglas Review recently spoke with Somoina Kimojino of the Koroga Festival and Programmes Director at 98.4 Capital FM about a wide range of issues, including the alleged “situation” between Capital FM and Blankets and Wine. As the story goes, when an ambitious young talent known as Muthoni the Drummer Queen floated the idea of a…
2017 has certainly been an eventful year in entertainment and in celebrating the achievements of black people in music, film, and sports, the BET Awards has something for everyone. This year’s show takes place on June 25, 2017. Beyoncé leads the list of nominees with seven nods and she’ll be competing with sister Solange in two…
The most important international football tournament after the FIFA World Cup is set to kick off in mid-June 2017, and the participation of Cameroon has been confirmed despite an ongoing legal dispute within the confederation and professional leagues of that African nation. The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup is being hosted by Russia; the inaugural match…
Uber, the personal transportation service that seems to attract controversy in just about every country it enters, has named a new Chief Brand Officer who could possibly turn things around for the company’s battered image. Bozoma Saint John, one of the most respected names in marketing and branding, has stepped down from her incredibly successful…
