At least 59 people were killed and over 500 more injured when a lone shooter opened fire on a crowd at a concert in Las Vegas Sunday night. Country star Jason Aldean was singing to a large outdoor crowd at the final concert of the 3-day Route 91 Harvest Festival when shots began to ring…
Did you know we are in the midst of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent? On the 23rd of December 2013, the UN General Assembly decided on resolution 68/237, proclaiming a decade dedicated to people of African descent. The period runs from 2015 to 2024, promoting the themes of recognition, justice,…
Soprano Measha Brueggergosman’s voice has been described as stunning, rich, thrilling, and vivacious. The New Brunswick, Canada native has traveled the world performing opera and art song and, as CBC describes, she is “widely hailed as one of the great sopranos of the 21st century.” From Carnegie Hall to the Sydney Opera House, the world…
Nigeria gained her independence on October 1, 1960 from Great Britain and will be celebrating 57 years of independence this weekend. The country was granted independence under a constitution with parliamentary government provision and a level of self-rule for the country’s three regions. Nigeria, however, became a federal republic after gaining full independence from…
Champeta: Music and Liberation Through music, we become uplifted beyond the scope of everyday problems, often entering a different world, if only for a while. Music transcends the boundaries of time and place, and that is what champeta has been able to do. Champeta is a fusion, what can be understood as the love child of Colombian…
Champeta: Music and Liberation Through music, we become uplifted beyond the scope of everyday problems, often entering a different world, if only for a while. Music transcends the boundaries of time and place, and that is what champeta has been able to do. Champeta is a fusion, what can be understood as the love child of Colombian…
Hugh Hefner Awaits Burial Next to Marilyn Monroe American sex icon and lifestyle branding master Hugh Hefner has passed away at the age of 91. Hefner will always be remembered as the founder of the Playboy media empire, one of the most successful lifestyle brands in the world, and as a man whose progressive sense…
New York has Africans from all over the diaspora, and its cuisine is a wonderful reflection of that diversity. This October, those cuisines will be showcased at the annual New York African Restaurant Week (NYARW). Despite the name, the event will actually last much longer than just one week, spanning from October 1-22. That’s lucky…
Africa is well known for its regal landscapes, beautiful wildlife and ever-jubilant people. However, most recently, Africa added a grand museum to its accolades. The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is located in Cape Town, South Africa. Although the museum just opened its doors several days ago, its roots go as far back…
Hip Hop’s best will compete next week at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards. For the second year in a row, DJ Khaled will host. In addition to hosting the show, DJ Khaled ties Cardi B and Kendrick Lamar with a leading nine nominations across several categories. The awards he is up for include Album…
The “Black Panther: Welcome to Wakanda” fashion show was held Monday evening at Industria Superstudio in New York City. The exciting 2-hour event was presented as a highlight of New York Fashion Week and featured ten outstanding designers. Some of the fabulous style icons who showed off their talent for the runway show included Chromat,…
As the United States and Canada observe African American History Month in February, educators and historians are busy collaborating with artists, community leaders and activists for the purpose of preparing lessons, exhibits and events to highlight the importance of African ancestry and history to the development of North American society. Traditionally, African American History Month…
Jacob Zuma, the President of South Africa has resigned. This news comes in a few days after he defied the order instigated by ANC, his political party. Zuma told the press that he has come to the decision to step down following pressure from the party. Zuma’s resignation comes in shortly after ANC’s decision…
While movie fans around the world are preparing for the premiere of the Hollywood film Black Panther, which is centered on the challenges faced by an isolated African technocracy, hundreds of technology leaders gathered in the capital of Rwanda to discuss a blueprint for future development across the Continent. On Valentine’s Day, representatives from 29…
