David Frankham’s ‘Witness: South Sudan’ Debuts on HBO
by Christopher A. Daniel
David Frankham takes pride in good storytelling.
His HBO Documentary Series, Witness, takes a candid look at the conflict...
Major Myjah: 17-Year-Old Makes Music That Matters
Singer, songwriter and guitarist Major Myjah considers himself a chameleon. The latest addition to the Warner Bros. Records roster wears crinkly...
Shadow and Act’s Tambay Obenson is Not Impressed
If you haven't gotten the memo yet, please stop sending Shadow and Act's founder and editor-in-chief Tambay A. Obenson articles about...
Ghana Honors Jamaican Rita Marley with Citizenship
The Jamaican Observer is reporting that Rita Marley, widow of pop icon Bob Marley, was made an honorary citizen of Ghana...
London: Legendary Reggae DJ Roberto Allen Dies
The blogosphere is mourning the loss of London's DJ Roberto Allen of Vibes FM, one of London's leading community radio stations....
Barbados: University CEO Venkat Rao Arrested for Fraud
Caribbean 360 is reporting Gopi Venkat Rao, the head of Washington University's Medical School (Barbados) has been arrested for allegedly stealing...
Haitian Refugees: U.S. Border Agents on Horses Using Whips on Migrants
Black people and allies worldwide are in an uproar with the unfolding news that Haitian migrants who have fled the embattled...
VIDEO: Black and Latino Actors Discuss Identity
Race, nation and ethnicity are three distinct categories that are often collapsed leading to conflict, confusion and generalizations when it comes...
Tropical Storm Isaac: Heads for Gulf Coast on Katrina Anniversary
CNN is reporting that residents of the Gulf Coast are preparing for the arrival of Tropical Storm Isaac on the anniversary...
Venezuela and Guyana at Odds Over Territory
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Venezuela has begun to cut ties with Guyana over a dispute over maritime territory. Venezuela is...








