Jeremy Meeks, the man who earned the nicknames “Hot Felon” and “Prison Bae” after his dreamy mugshot went viral, now has a successful modeling career. His modeling star reached a new height this week when he made his runway debut at New York Fashion Week. Meeks opened Phillip Plein’s show at the New York…
A United Kingdom, starring David Oyewolo and Rosamund Pike, examines one of the first publicized interracial relationships of the modern era. In a world currently fraught with racial issues regarding immigration and law enforcement, the movie is a timely piece of cinema. The film highlights the love of a black man and a white woman…
The Maji Maji Rebellion, otherwise known as the Maji Maji War, dates back to the early 1900s when Germany colonized the region which is now Tanzania. The rebellions were sparked by a controversial policy designed to force the local tribes to grow and pick cotton for export. The War resulted in tens of thousands…
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has always declared Tracy Reese to be one of her favorite designers, and it’s simple to see why. Strength, femininity, independence, and creativity are just a few words which describe the designer. Ms Reese, like a few others, is unafraid to push the fashion and social boundaries at every…
In 2002, at an international meeting on HIV/AIDS held in Geneva, 37 African First Ladies came together to form a body concerned with the most vulnerable in their continent: women and children infected with HIV/AIDS. OAFLA (Organization of African First Ladies Against HIV/AIDS) has a vision: an Africa with no HIV/AIDS, low maternal and child…
Kanye West launched his Yeezy Season 5 collection at Pier 59 Wednesday afternoon during hectic and exciting New York Fashion Week. The iconic rap star and fashion designer decided to switch things up this time around, with a quieter and less ostentatious runway spectacle that lasted about 13 minutes. All eyes were focused on…
President Donald Trump issued an executive order in January that would cut off all funding to international groups that provide abortion services and/or provide information on abortions. Known as the “global gag rule” or the “Mexico City Policy,” this ban has been placed by Republican administration in the past and removed under Democratic rule.…
When cities become economically relevant, their skylines tend to transform and also become relevant. An aesthetic and imposing skyline often denotes prosperity and a bright future. Such is the case with Tokyo, Seattle, Sydney, New York, and Rio de Janeiro. In Kenya, the Nairobi skyline has historically been similar to the urban horizon of…
Trump’s no stranger to controversy, but his latest heat is coming from the recent resignation of NSA (National Secuirty Agency) advisor Michael Flynn. The uproar comes after Flynn reportedly misled the Trump administration regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador. Not only did he brief the administration with spotty information, but Flynn also wrote,…
Valentine’s Day marks a special occasion where people share their love for one another, but how do you make the most out of this beautiful tribute to Cupid? Of course, the best way is to take time and plan—well in advance. Most of us pop into the local supermarket at the last minute to grab…
We live in a fast-paced world where systems quickly integrate, as do our relationships with the rest of the world. Seminars and summits are frequently convened in a bid to help improve opportunities and give access to resources to all countries. It is not every day, however, that these seminars are viewed in a positive…
The 2017 Emmy Awards have come and gone. Stephen Colbert hosted the 69th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night. Not surprisingly, Colbert and others got political. Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer even made an appearance. Spicer’s bit is already being widely criticized, described as an attempt to normalize someone who repeatedly lied…
The gorgeous Rihanna has been gracing headlines following the launch of her makeup line, Fenty Beauty. Riri’s Fenty Beauty allows women to achieve glowing skin just like the talented musician. In partnership with Kendo Brands, an established beauty developer, Fenty Beauty dropped last week in 17 countries and is being sold in over 1,600 retailers worldwide. Being…
Work it, girl! The runways were graced with gorgeous African-American models at New York Fashion Week this year. One of the industry’s freshest faces is Blésnya Minher. The lovely 19 year old captured her special catwalk moments on her Instagram page. Minher was discovered through an open casting call in Angola. She walked for Calvin Klein as her star is just beginning…
