Meyiwa: Slain South African Soccer Captain to Be Honored
BBC Sports is reporting that South Africa will honor former goalkeeper Senzo Meyiwa by playing their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier...
U.S. Meets with Cuba on Ebola Crisis
BBC News is reporting that two health officials from the United States have joined other experts at an Ebola conference in...
Zambia: President Michael Sata Dies
The BBC is reporting that Zambian president Michael Sata has died, after receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. The author writes:
"President...
HBO Documentary ‘Mr. Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown’ Debuts
James Brown is undoubtedly one of the most influential entertainers in the history of American music and culture. Known as "The...
Cuba Leads Fight Against Ebola
Monica Mark of The Guardian UK is reporting that out of all nations, Cuba has sent the largest medical force to...
Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to Five Years for Steenkamp Homicide
The BBC is reporting that Judge Thokozile Masipa has sentenced legendary paralympian Oscar Pistorius to serve five years in jail for...
World Fantasy Award Offends Okorafor with Bust of Racist Icon
NPR.org is reporting that an award made to resemble famed speculative fiction author H.P. Lovecraft, who is also known for his highly racist...
Viola Davis Response to NYT Shade is “Classically Beautiful”
The Root is reporting that Viola Davis responded to being called "less classically beautiful", by Alessandra Stanley of The New York Times, during an appearance...
Pistorius Sentencing Hearing Begins: Asks for Community Service
The sentencing hearing for Paralympian runner Oscar Pistorius, who was convicted of culpable homicide last month, in the murder of his girlfriend...
Geoffrey Holder: Iconic Dancer, Artist and Actor Dies at 84
Jennifer Dunning and William McDonald of the New York Times are reporting that legendary choreographer, actor and artist Geoffrey Holder has...










