Police Raid Brazilian Favelas
Shasta Darlington of CNN is reporting that Brazilian police raided two slum areas (favelas) in Rio de Janeiro over the weekend...
2014 Oscars: Lupita Nyong’o Wins Best Supporting Actress for ’12 Years a Slave’
“May it remind me and every child that wherever you’re from, your dreams are valid.” — Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o
Lupiat...
Immigration Reform Forces Republicans to Actually Do Their Job
by Devona Walker
Congress is a mess. Due to the elimination of moderates and the ultra conservative hijacking of the Republican party,...
10 African Tech Leaders to Follow on Twitter
CNN is reporting what we've always known, Africa is undergoing a technical revolution that is producing African tech voices that need...
Valentine’s Day 2014: Fathers, Fall in Love With Our Children Again
This Valentine's Day, I'm sure to do something nice for my wife. Truth be told, I always try to do something...
Caribbean: S&P Lowers Credit Rating for Several Countries
Peter Richards of Caribbean 360 gives the lowdown on all of the changes that occurred in the Caribbean that resulted in...
BREATHE: Helping Black Women Cope with the Real Challenge of Being Superwoman
It's no secret that black women face an inordinate amount of challenges in society. Just as obvious is the effect on...
Mixed-Race Miss France Gets Racist Threats on Social Media
The Voice (UK) is reporting that the 2014 Miss France Flora Coquerel, 19, has been receiving racist threats via social media...
Kato: 'Call Me Kuchu' Inks U.S. Distribution Deal
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOC6InVRzLM
Tambay A. Benson of Shadow and Act is reporting that Call Me Kuchu, a documentary chronicling the life of human rights...
Jimmy Manyi: South Africa's Government Spokesperson Out
Charles Molele of Mail & Guardian is reporting that Jimmy Manyi's tenure as South Africa's Government Spokesperson has come to an...