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…
The day millions of people around the country and globe have been waiting for: Tuesday November 8, 2016. With a strong turnout in key states, early voting records, and Trump throwing some last-minute jabs to sway the voters count to his camp, Election Day 2016 was anything but a normal Tuesday. White Voters Missing…
Many Democrats are wondering how Trump actually won the Presidency of the United States. While most people who did not support Trump are still in shock, tactically speaking, Trump was able to win over the voters he needed to secure the win. Here’s a breakdown of how America voted across the region. Dominated Battle…
Young Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton didn’t start off as the most powerful woman in U.S. history; in fact, she began her story as a lawyer. After obtaining her J.D. From Yale University, Clinton began her long and consistent journey to help those less fortunate. Hillary grew up on the East Coast, and while attending college,…
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…
Millions of families regularly enjoy a box of macaroni and cheese. This convenient food is ready to eat in minutes thanks to its cheese powder, and children everywhere love it. However, a new study is calling into question the safety of that mac and cheese and other products. The study was ordered by environmental groups…
In a bid to improve road safety and crack down on dangerous drivers, the Kenyan government recently announced plans to begin rolling out a new digital driver’s license program. By using these new smart driving licenses, Director General of the National Transport and Safety Authority Francis Meja stated that officials would now be able to…
The band Sauti Sol is not only a sensation at home in Kenya, but they have also slowly gained a global following. Sauti Sol started as an acapella group with vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, and Savara Mudigi. When guitarist Polycarp Otieno joined them, they became the band they are today with vocals, guitars, saxophone,…
