President-Elect Donald Trump has been quite busy in the first few days following the election, ranging from meeting with President Obama to press conferences, gaining support from rival Hillary Clinton, and even reverting back to his old-time tactics of hitting Twitter. Trump Gets Support The first course of business was as expected,…
Ilhan Omar, 34, made history by becoming the first Somali-American to be elected to office. She will be serving in the House of Representatives in Minnesota, winning by a landslide and securing 80 percent of the vote in her district. Omar was born in Somalia in 1982, and she was the youngest of seven…
Donald Trump spent years trying to prove that Barack Obama was not fit, nor qualified to be President of the United States. From his incessant desire to see Barack’s official birth certificate, to his blatant disrespect throughout his campaign trail, Trump finally met Barack Obama for the first time and it was awkward. The Initial…
If you thought Donald and Barack’s ill-at-ease handshake, lack of eye contact, and sourpuss faces were not awkward enough, then what about Melania and Michelle? These two also held their first-time meeting on Thursday at the traditional tea between the incoming and outgoing First Ladies. Of course we all know how Melania was accused of…
It’s been two days now since the announcement of Donald Trump as President of the United States of America, and emotions are still running as high as ever. Some people are cheering, hoping for a brighter future while others are crying and worried, wondering how to tell their children how this could have happened. Many…
After losing the presidential bid against Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton didn’t tuck her tail and run. Instead she stepped up and swallowed her pride. Shortly after winning the presidency, Barack Obama offered Clinton a seat by his side, as Secretary of State. This moment was to be the mark of a long and prosperous…
It’s been eight years now that America has had an African-American President. So how has Obama’s presidency affected the US and race relations? Some say that the country is more divided now than ever; others believe that the Obama administration ushered in a new era of racial acceptance. Has the Clock Been Turned Back?…
After pursuing her career in law, Hillary Rodham Clinton set her eyes on a bigger arena–the U.S. Senate. The career shift happened in late 1998 when New York’s Senate member, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, announced his retirement. Clinton drew support from several prominent Democratic figures who encouraged her to run for the seat, and in…
While it’s about time that the United States caught up with the rest of the world when it comes to women leaders, the nation will now have to wait at least another four years before that glass ceiling may be broken. Although Hillary Clinton delivered an impressive list of achievements over the years, she wasn’t…
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bebi Philip’s real name is N’guessan Bebi Philippe Amessan. Philip, who is also known as Koro Bebi or BBP, was born on May 18, 1988, in Treichville , Abidjan in the Lagunes region of Ivory Coast, West Africa. Also a composer, musical arranger and television personality, he was born to…
International football fans who enjoy the excitement of the Africa Cup of Nations are in for a treat. Ahmad Ahmad, the new president of the Confederation of African Football, has announced a significant expansion of the Cup of Nations, which is expected to undergo a few changes as soon as approval is granted by the…
R&B singer-songwriter R. Kelly is in the news for yet another scandal. Somewhat reminiscent of allegations against the musician in the 90s for engaging in group sex with minors, claims were made this week that the man best known for “I Believe I Can Fly” is keeping young women against their will in a sex…
According to Jupiter Bokondji, “the cultural riches of Congo are immense.” He and his band, Okwess International, are tapping into their rich heritage to create fun and innovative music for the world stage. Jupiter and Okwess have just released their second album, Kin Sonic. Born Jean-Pierre Bokondji in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jupiter is…
The withdrawal of support by two key Republican Senators for the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA) has effectively sealed the fate of the partisan effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act, more commonly known as Obamacare. Aside from being a political embarrassment for the Grand Old Party and for the Trump administration, Congress and healthcare…
