Brazil: University Affirmative Action Bill Passes
Lucy Jordan of The Rio Times is reporting that the senate in Brazil has passed a bill that will require prestigious federal universities to...
South African Police Stop Bomb Plot Against ANC
Al Jazeera is reporting that South African police have foiled a plot to bomb an ANC conference in Bloemfontein. The conference was expected to...
UK: Job & College Applicant Names to be Hidden
Buzzfeed is reporting Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), the organization that manages United Kingdom university admissions, and leading graduate employers from the public...
Haiti: Hundreds Protest President Martelly
BBC News is reporting that hundreds of Haitians are protesting against the high-cost of living and demanding the resignation of President Michel Martelly. Protesters...
Akosua Report: Remembering ‘Father of Gospel’ Thomas A. Dorsey
“There will be peace in the valley for me, some day
There will be peace in the valley for me, oh Lord I pray
There'll be...
Ne-Yo’s Giving Tour: R&B Whiz Gives Children Education and More
The Compound Foundation (TCF), co-founded by singer/songwriter Ne-Yo, recently completed a four-city, four-day Giving Tour. The nonprofit organization’s tour stops gave the charismatic and...
EXCLUSIVE: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s ‘Americanah’: ‘When I’m Writing Fiction, I Feel Free”
Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's latest novel, Americanah, started out as a fun project but evolved into a massive success. The book that combines...
Jazz Musician Najee Talks New Music & The Other Side of Prince
Best-selling jazz musician Najee released his 13th studio album, The Morning After - A Musical Love Journey, this past October. His romantic, 11-song collection...
Usher’s New Look: Helps Young People Become Leaders
by Christopher A. Daniel
Black pop megastars (or lack thereof) are frequently targeted in mass media. Their success and fame is often the result of controversy,...
Remembering Dr. King on 2013 Inauguration Day
Written by Nsenga K. Burton
A colleague of mine remarked that today is the closest thing to a high holy day in the African Diaspora....
