South African Woman Denies Being ‘Gifted’ to SABC Executive
BBC Africa is reporting that a South African woman has denied allegations that she was given as a "bride gift" to...
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...
Jamaican Myrie Requests Compensation for Detainment in Barbados
Caribbean 360 is reporting that Jamaican national Shanique Myrie, 25, and her lawyers are demanding substantial compensation for Myrie's treatment at...
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...
Israel Accused of Expelling Africans by Human Rights Watch
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Human Rights Watch has accused the Israeli government of forcing thousands of African asylum seekers to return...
‘Invisible Universe’ Documentary Explores Blackness and Science-Fiction
M. Asli Dukan's documentary 'Invisible Universe: A History of Blackness in Speculative Fiction' explores the relationship between the Black body and...
Indigenous Peoples Day? Reimagining Columbus Day Without Columbus
Indian Country Today Media Network is reporting that many people are finding alternatives to celebrating what has increasingly become a controversial...
Influx of Syrian Refugees Trouble Lebanese
Justin Salhani of The Los Angeles Times is reporting that tensions are brewing in Lebanon with the influx of Syrian refugees....
Lupita Nyong’o Opposes VA Minor League Baseball Stadium
The Associated Press is reporting that "Twelve Years a Slave" actress Lupita Nyong'o is opposing the building of a minor league...
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...