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…
Soon the public will hear from the Obamas in their own words. The high-powered couple signed a book deal reportedly worth millions at Penguin Random House. Penguin Random House announced Barack and Michelle Obama will continue a longstanding partnership with the publisher. The house’s Crown imprint published former President Obama’s bestsellers, 1995’s Dreams from…
Under the leadership of Gianni Infantino as president, FIFA is trying to mend its image, which has been thoroughly tarnished by corruption scandals in the last few years. Infantino has much to do in terms of damage control and fulfilling promises; when he was campaigning to become president of FIFA, he mentioned that one of…
The South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) are once again moving forward in the shadow of a boycott. Two of South Africa’s most beloved soaps, Muvhango and Skeem Saam have withdrawn themselves from the awards in an effort to shed light on the unfairness of the award ceremonies. Their objection is that television…
Is Barack Obama Leading a “Take Down Trump” Team from his New Mansion in DC? Barack Obama may be out of the White House, but he certainly has not left the political arena. Now, after a much-needed vacation, rumors are flying that Obama is leading a “take down Trump” team from his new mansion…
Trump just saved some face—even with Democrats—after his highest-rated speech yet. During a recent joint session of Congress, Trump gave his first key speech since his inauguration. This time, he focused on fighting bigotry, his first quarter performance, and an update on immigration. Trump’s speech was well received by both parties, as Trump…
Is Oprah Seriously Considering a Run for President? Rumors have been flying around as of late that icon and inspiration Oprah Winfrey is considering a run for the US presidency. For many, this would be a dream come true: the story of an African-American woman who overcame gender and racial oppression to become one of the…
The 2017 Oscars will go down in the history books for all the wrong reasons. Film academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs spoke out soon after the Best Picture disaster, saying that the two accountants responsible will no longer be allowed anywhere near the Oscars. Isaacs particularly pointed the blame at Brian Cullinan who was…
Should professionals sports be considered private business endeavors, entertainment, or public platforms that can serve noble purposes such as social responsibility When it comes to league sports, we often hear from team owners assuring us that they are running business franchises. This is often the case when star players transfer between teams for various…
Technology innovation and expansion is in need of constant development by an adequate base of human capital. Major tech companies such as Facebook realize that society demands greater technological advancement, which can only come from human effort. For this reason, the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, co-founded by Facebook’s CEO, started investing in Africa a few years…
Cardi B had a huge night at the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards, a feather in her cap after a year full of big successes. Born Belcalis Almanzar, the 25-year-old rapper from New York with Dominican heritage had an unusual path to stardom. She was a stripper who became a viral Instagram star. That got…
The 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards aired on Tuesday night. Hosted by DJ Khaled, the show featured a number of great performances and several artists left with well-deserved trophies. In addition to hosting, DJ Khaled also performed. To start the show, T-Pain, Rick Ross, Trick Daddy, and Plies joined Khaled for“I’m So Hood.” Many were…
Kenyan National Super Alliance (NASA) presidential candidate, Raila Amollo Odinga, has pulled out of the repeat elections scheduled for 26th October 2017. Mr. Odinga has pulled out of the elections citing grievances not met by the electoral body in Kenya, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Following the nullification of the presidential…
