Nicholas Kristof on 'Half the Sky,' Impact of Women on Development
As a storyteller—in his journalism as well as in his books—it would be unfitting if Nicholas Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, had...
Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela: A ‘Troublemaker’ for Freedom
Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela, a man who committed most of his adult life to the pursuit of freedom for all South Africans has died. In...
Educating Black Kids: Obama’s White House Initiative Offers Hope
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Dr. Rema Reynolds
During his speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), President Obama talked passionately about education. He stated, “No parent should have to...
Barbados: How We Stifle Our Creativity and Innovation (Op-Ed)
Numbers don’t lie. Barbados’ ranking on the Human Development Index is now at number 38. Though this is still quite an impressive standing, it...
African Diaspora: New Year’s Eve Traditions
In a photo gallery, Chantal Martineau of the Huffington Post shares different New Year's Eve traditions that occur throughout the African Diaspora. Martineau highlights...
Nicholas Kristof on ‘Half the Sky,’ Impact of Women on Development
As a storyteller—in his journalism as well as in his books—it would be unfitting if Nicholas Kristof, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist, had...
Stevie Wonder: Icon Receives Honorary Degree from Spelman
“Every single honor that I receive is only saying to me ‘Do more. Do more. Do more.’” That declaration is a tender and harmonic...
Akosua Report: Joel Augustus Rogers
"Intellect, whether of civilized or uncivilized humanity, as you know, sir, is elastic in quality. That is, primitive man when transplanted to civilization not...
Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights: A Special Place
After nine years of strategic planning and construction, downtown Atlanta’s Center for Civil and Human Rights (CCHR) opened its doors to the public this...
Oprah: Makes $1.1 Million Donation to UNCF Charlotte
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey made a $1.1 million contribution to UNCF Charlotte as part of the 17th Annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon...
