After a difficult childhood and years of playing small roles, Viola Davis is finally a leading lady getting the recognition she deserves. With her third Oscar nomination this year, she has set the record for African-American women. She was also the first black woman to ever win an Emmy as a lead actress. She’s…
Born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria and raised in Maryland, Yvonne Orji was expected to become a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. However, Orji was bit by the acting bug a bit late in life when she participated in the Miss Nigeria in America pageant at 22, where she performed a stand-up comedy routine. After receiving…
First Lady of Zimbabwe Could Prolong the Mugabe Dynasty As President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe celebrated his 93rd birthday in February, the international press wondered whether he has enough vitality left in him to make it to the end of this decade as the first and sole ruler of this nation, which gained independence…
It’s really inspiring when famous people put their multiple resources, huge global presence and unselfish kindness into helping others achieve greatness. Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah come to mind. The talented actress teamed up with the ethical fashion designer to establish Studio 189. That’s the new line owned by Ms. Dawson and features Ghana-based,…
There is a meaningful quote by author John Kenneth Galbraith that reads,“There is certainly no absolute standard of beauty. That precisely is what makes its pursuit so interesting.” The way each of us looks and who we are on the inside makes us perfectly unique, and when we accept our individual beauty and persona, we…
The FBI hasn’t given up on their investigation regarding Russia and their potential hack of US data to influence the 2016 elections. In fact, they are launching three different probes to address the potential cyber attack brought on by Putin. Pittsburgh is focusing on the breach of sensitive email information obtained from the…
The premier award event for film and television in South Africa, the South African Film and Television Awards, is coming up in March and the nominees have recently been announced. There will be 258 nominees competing for awards in 89 categories. This year’s event is on March 16 and will be using ‘SA has…
Anna Murray-Douglass and Claudette Colvin are little-known figures in African-American history, often being left out of narratives involving prominent contributions towards black liberation. Anna Murray-Douglass grew up in the 19th century as the first emancipated child to her newly-freed parents. While she played a pivotal role in American history, most of us know her…
Trump’s at it again, doing what he loves best: rallying people with fervor, passion, and complaining about “lies.” This time, it’s in Florida where Trump met with his supporters. Reportedly, 9,000 people showed up to hear what the president had to say, including his ongoing theme of “we will continue to win, win, win.” But…
James Charles is making history as the first male spokesperson for Covergirl. But this “man in makeup” is not basking in the limelight as one would expect. Instead, he’s facing a firestorm after his controversial tweet about Ebola and his trip to Africa, in which he wrote, “I can’t believe we’re going to Africa today…
This year’s Toronto International Film Festival features several films about the black diasporic experience, with a few profiles of well-known black figures as well as drama and satire. One contribution, A Season in France, tells the story of a man who migrates from the Central African Republic to France, where he falls in love with…
Technology analysts who predicted that Apple would do something big on the ten-year anniversary of the iPhone were initially disappointed on June 29. However, on September 12, consumers were certainly not let down as the company introduced the iPhone X to great fanfare and lots of media attention. At the new Apple Park campus in Cupertino, CEO…
On September 1st, Serena Williams and her fiancé Alexis Ohanian welcomed their baby girl into the world. Excitement engulfed the air with news headlines graced by this life-changing moment that added another chapter to the life of the prominent athlete. And now, Serena Williams is the mother to a beautiful baby girl. In what may be…
HBO’s True Detective was a critical darling and a fan favorite in its first season. The show features a new cast and a new storyline each season and the second season was a disappointment for many. Now, news has broken about season three that has a lot of people hopeful for some of that season one magic.…
