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 takes pride in...
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, 1743, Francois-Dominique Toussaint...
Gene Mutation Leads to Higher Risk for Alzheimer's in African Americans
Janice Lloyd of USA Today is reporting that a new gene mutation has been found that increases African Americans' risks for Alzheimer's disease. While...
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 Barbados and its...
‘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. Jackson-Best questions why...
African Union Pushes for Ebola Travel Ban Removal
The Mail & Guardian is reporting that the African Union is calling for all travel bans related to the Ebola affected member states to...
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 a SABC executive...
Carnival and Jouvert: A Repository of Spirit, Community and Culture
It was a beautiful crisp day. A perfect sky absent of clouds and filled to the brim with the deepest blues. It hung so...
#BringBackGoodluck2015: Nigerian President Bans Hashtag Campaign
BBC News is reporting that Nigeria's president, Goodluck Johnson, is asking that his supporters cease using a modified version of the #BringBackOurGirls hashtag to...
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 Yousafzai, anyone?). She...
