The poaching of elephants has been a major issue in Africa for years, and it’s a problem that is only growing in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa. Law enforcement in Kenya and elephant conservationists have made strides towards saving this beloved dwindling population of animals, but the poachers aren’t backing down from their lucrative trade.…
Looking for a great role model? Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green is a trailblazing American medical physicist known for her work relating to cancer treatment. She’s one of a small number of African American women to earn a doctorate in physics in the US and was the fourth black person ever to earn a doctorate in…
Inside Trump’s New “Beast”: The Impenetrable Presidential Cadillac Just a couple of weeks after the old Cadillac limousine used by Donald Trump as a New York businessman went on the auction block, another one was being prepared to serve as the presidential vehicle. During the turbulent time Trump has spent as president-elect of…
Famine in Somalia is an ongoing struggle, and currently the country is facing even more of a crisis than ever. One woman, Fatumata Hassan walked over 100 miles in search of food, water, and sanctuary. Now, she and her children live in a camp for people displaced by the famine—a small reprieve from her…
One of Donald Trump’s biggest promises during his campaign was that he would abolish Obamacare. Now, after months of hashing it out, working through logistics, and realizing how complicated the healthcare system truly is, Trump has released his new plan, The American Healthcare Act. As for the new “plan”—well it’s complicated; in fact, Trump has…
By the end of this decade, citizens of African nations expect to be recipients of a new travel document that will allow them to move freely across the Continent and without the bureaucratic process of applying for entry visas—a move that is in stark contrast to the Brexit referendum, which could see the United…
We can feel it coming; the Women’s March isn’t over yet. In fact, ladies are just beginning, and Wednesday, March 8th marks International Women’s Day 2017. “A Day Without A Woman” general strike kicks into gear across the nation. Women everywhere are encouraged to come together and unite in a beautiful red sea of…
Trump’s finally revealed his updated travel ban after the severe worldwide backlash. This time, he’s reduced the number of countries down to six, exempting Iraq from the list. The new ban comes six weeks after the initial executive order that caused shock waves across the country. Trump has continued to fumble through the first…
Ben Carson, the Housing and Urban Development Secretary, is facing a backlash with his recent comments comparing slavery to the immigrant experience. During a presentation to HUD employees, Carson, the only black member of Trump’s cabinet, stated, “There were other immigrants who came here in the bottom of slave ships, worked even longer, even…
It’s an awards show moment that will forever live on in Oscars history. Maybe some of you had quickly made a sharp exit to bed after hearing that La La Land had captured Best Picture, according to an envelope mix-up at Feb. 26th’s Oscars. As the “wrong” filmmakers began accepting their Academy Award trophy…
If you happen to browse the streets of Snapchat, then you must have heard or seen Bobrisky in all his fame and glory. Nigeria is known for its extreme humor and drama, and Bobrisky does not disappoint. Known worldwide as the “Nigerian male Barbie doll,” Bobrisky shot to fame for his makeup skills and…
Kenya made history in August by being the first African nation to nullify an election. Today, the court read out its full verdict concerning the annulled election. The legendary Justice Maraga gave his opening remarks stating that only the central parts of the judgment that were initially agreed upon would be read. Initially, the…
Just one day after United States President Donald Trump criticized the United Nations while promoting his Trump Tower building across the street where his White House advisor and former campaign manager Kellyanne Conway has been a tenant, he returned to the General Assembly and issued a strong warning to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.…
Women, time and again, “break the glass ceiling.” Simply put, they break barriers and accomplish great things despite obstacles they may encounter. Some women, as fate would have it, like to be on top of the ladder. Up at the point that few people ever reach – the majority of those high achievers being…
