It’s been ten years since Andy Sandness tried to take his own life; however, he survived his attempt, which left him severely scarred after shooting himself in the face. For years Andy had to live with the fact that he had not only attempted suicide, but also had to endure an existence with a severely…
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,…
The world of Information Technology (IT) is one that is rapidly changing, and so it only makes sense that young people should be one of the main driving forces behind this field. This is precisely what Mixo Ngoveni had in mind when he founded his organization Geekulcha in 2013 in the hopes that it could…
With an inspirational speech delivered by Prince Henry of Wales, more commonly known as Prince Harry, the 2017 edition of the Invictus Games kicked off in Toronto after a ceremony that attracted considerable media attention. The Invictus Games is an international sporting competition that brings together military veterans whose lives have been affected by injuries…
The two largest African economies are beginning to emerge from the shadows of recession, but analysts believe that immediate growth could be slower than expected. After several months of stagnant economic output, the gross domestic product of Nigeria and South Africa showed year-over-year gains during the second quarter of 2017; however, both nations still have…
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…
