Our favorite ‘transracial’ black girl is back in the news, and the reason is predictably laughable. Just weeks before her Memoir, In Full Color, is released, Rachel Dolezal announced that she has legally changed her name to Nkechi Amare Diallo. Along with her new African name, she is doubling down on her claim that despite…
Interracial, or transracial, adoption continues to be a controversial issue. According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, approximately 28% of adoptions are interracial, typically with white families adopting African-American or Asian children. While in recent years interracial adoptions have been more and more common among celebrities, with white stars such as Tom Cruise, Sandra…
If you’re a fan of the fashion competition reality TV show known as Project Runway, then you will recall this outstanding designer and stylist—Korto Momolu. Her name is pronounced Cut • Toe – Mo • Mo • Lu. The Liberian-born beauty is making her way in the exciting world of fashion, leaving her mark…
Super opulent might be the best way to describe The Daily Show host Trevor Noah’s new mid-Manhattan digs. The price tag isn’t for the faint of heart at $10 million, but look at what he’s just bought: It’s a four-bedroom duplex penthouse in Stella Tower, measuring 3,600 square feet, featuring a wraparound 930-square-foot terrace with…
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…
US President Donald Trump made his much anticipated first appearance at the United Nations this week, which culminated in a 40+ minute speech where he threatened to ‘totally destroy’ North Korea and referred to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as ‘Rocket Man.’ Following this speech on Tuesday, Trump then hosted a luncheon on Wednesday…
Nigeria has introduced sex education in schools. In spite of the different views or opinions when it comes to addressing sex education in the syllabus, modern day issues have constructively pushed for its inclusion in the school system. The proposal to introduce sex education to Nigerian school systems is a sign of the demise…
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…
Nigeria has introduced sex education in schools. In spite of the different views or opinions when it comes to addressing sex education in the syllabus, modern day issues have constructively pushed for its inclusion in the school system. The proposal to introduce sex education to Nigerian school systems is a sign of the demise…
