'Shadeism': Colorism in the Muslim Diaspora
Writing for Aquila Style, writer Fatimah Jackson-Best explores the complicated issue of 'shadeism', commonly known as 'colorism' in the Muslim Diaspora....
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...
Lianne La Havas Talks Musical Journey: 'There's Art in Me'
At first glance, Lianne La Havas' Instagram and website show photos of her audience. Even more impressive, after her shows, she...
African Diasporic Films Poised for Success at Cannes Film Festival
Tambay A. Obenson of IndieWire's Shadow and Act is reporting that 15 films from the African Diaspora are poised for success...
Can a Muslim Woman Be a Feminist?
Writing for Aquila-Style.com, blogger Fatimah Jackson-Best discusses the work that Muslim women are doing throughout the world for women's rights (Malala...
Akosua Report: Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture
“I was born a slave, but nature gave me the soul of a free man” - Francois-Dominique Toussaint L’Ouverture
On May 20,...
Bebo Valdés: Cuban Music Legend Dies
Patrick Jarenwattananon of NPR is reporting that Cuban music legend Bebo Valdés has died. The iconic pianist, composer and arranger had...
Shanique Myrie: Barbados' Treatment of CARICOM National a National Disgrace
In an era of social media and instant news, the case involving CARICOM national Shanique Myrie represents a major blow to...
Senate Rejects Debo Adegbile for Top Civil Rights Post
Wesley Lowery and Ed O'Keefe of the Washington Post are reporting that President Barack Obama's pick to head the Justice Department's...
Teenagers Temar Boggs and Chris Garcia Rescue 5-Year-Old Girl
Death and Taxes is reporting that last week two teenage boys helped rescue Jocelyn Roja, a five-year-old girl who had been...
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