Pope Francis Visits Brazil for World Youth Day

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Ben Tavener of The Rio Times is reporting that Pope Francis traveled to Brazil for the 2013 World Youth Day (WYD). Tavener writes: "... was...

First Afro Latino Festival of New York Held in Brooklyn

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On Saturday, June 29, 2013, the first Afro Latino Festival of New York: Listen to the Echo of the Drums in Latin America was...

Akosua Report: Stokely Carmichael

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“…black people in this country unite, recognize their heritage, and build a sense of community." - Stokley Carmichael Kwame Ture born Stokley Carmichael On...

Bill Duke’s ‘Dark Girls’ Documentary on OWN Tonight

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Seminal actor/director Bill Duke's documentary Dark Girls will premiere on OWN, Oprah Winfrey's Network tonight at 10 p.m. EST. Dark Girls explores issues of...

Bill Duke's 'Dark Girls' Documentary on OWN Tonight

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Seminal actor/director Bill Duke's documentary Dark Girls will premiere on OWN, Oprah Winfrey's Network tonight at 10 p.m. EST. Dark Girls explores issues of...

President Obama Meets First Black Miss Israel

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Daniel Estrin of PRI's The World is reporting that during President Obama's visit to Israel, the United States' first black president met Yityish 'Titi'...

Zoe Saldana Speaks on Nina Simone Biopic Controversy

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American Actress Zoe Saldana responds to critics who have publicly decried Saldana for being cast as music legend Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic....

Namibia: Reactions to Ban on Mini-Skirts

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written by Kaitlin Higgins  Margreth Nunuhe of New Era is reporting that, in Namibia, women will soon be arrested for wearing skirts that are deemed...

Namibia: Reactions to Ban on Mini-Skirts

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written by Kaitlin Higgins  Margreth Nunuhe of New Era is reporting that, in Namibia, women will soon be arrested for wearing skirts that are deemed...

Top 10 Most Liveable Cities in Africa

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Yolaan Begbie of Africa.com has compiled a list of cities in various countries in Africa that would be great for people looking to live,...