Metalworkers Strike Ends in South Africa
BBC Africa is reporting that a four-week strike in South Africa has come to an end after the country's largest trade...
Ghana Celebrates 56 Years of Independence
Today, Ghana celebrated 56 years of independence as a nation. Ghana obtained its independence from colonial Britain in 1957.
President John Dramani...
‘Shadeism’: Colorism in the Muslim Diaspora
Writing for Aquila Style, writer Fatimah Jackson-Best explores the complicated issue of 'shadeism', commonly known as 'colorism' in the Muslim Diaspora....
Omar Sharif: Legendary Actor Dies at 83
The blogosphere is remembering legendary actor Omar Sharif, who has died. Egypt-born Sharif won two Golden Globe awards and an Oscar...
President Hugo Chavez Has Died: What Next?
The New York Times, CNN and Washington Post are reporting that Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has died. What does that mean...
Malawi: Surviving the Devastating Floods
Writing for Al Jazeera, Richard Nield reports that Malawi is suffering a humanitarian emergency and the impact of the record floods...
Nigeria: President’s Pardon of Gov. Convicted of Stealing Millions Draws Ire
The Associated Press is reporting that Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's pardon of a politician convicted of stealing millions has outraged the...
Akosua Report: Martin R. Delany
"Your masters who lived in opulence, kept you to hard work by some contemptible being called overseer-who chastised and beat you...
Nigeria: Explosions Kill Dozens in Adamawa state
BBC News is reporting that at least 25 people are reported to have been killed in an explosion in north-eastern Nigeria's...
America, You’re Killing Me: Media Coverage Must Improve
written by Devona Walker
While CNN ran 24-hour coverage of the “Bags of Poop” boat stuck in the ocean, MSNBC obsessed over...
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