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Movement to Change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day Grows
For every second Monday of October since 1937, millions of Americans have observed a federal holiday honoring Christopher Columbus’ ‘discovery’ of the Americas. Now there is a growing movement to rectify history and honor the indigenous peoples who actually discovered North America first. In an article for the Washington Post, Kristina Guerra explains how…
81-Year-Old South African Ndebele Artist Helps Design BMWs
Born on November 11, 1935 in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa, artist Esther Nikwambi Mahlangu began painting at only 10 years of age. First taught the art of mural painting–a common tradition among women in her South Ndebele tribe–by her mother and grandmother, Esther went on to gain international attention and even earned a contract…
Hurricane Matthew’s Destructive Path Through Haiti
On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew tore through the Caribbean and made landfall in Haiti. The Category 4 storm left extreme devastation in its wake. The affected area was still reeling from the damage caused by the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that leveled much of Port-au-Prince in 2010. The Tiburon Peninsula took a direct hit…
Trump In Hot Water Over Sex Scandal
Heads continue to roll in the Republican Party, and many are wondering if it’s finally time to see Trump’s head on the chopping block. In recent days, Trump has been hammered with bad press, which typically rolled right off his back in the past. However, with the presidential election only weeks away, Trump is having a…
