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 recently battled pneumonia,...
BRICS Summit Takes Place in South Africa
Ben Tavener of The Rio Times is reporting that Brazil, along with Russia, India, China, and South Africa, took place in the fifth annual...
FIFA World Cup Starts Today: Top 5 Reasons to Watch
One of the worlds most highly-anticipated sports events kicks off today in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The games have been mired in controversy due...
Mali Elections are Scheduled for July 28
AllAfrica.com is reporting that Mali has scheduled elections for July 28, 2013. Mali has been in a state of turmoil since the ouster of President...
Amma Asante: ‘I’m About Putting Smart Women On-Screen’
British filmmaker and writer Amma Asante thinks visual storytelling can promote sisterhood and create strong communities that extend beyond the film industry.
The director of...
Akosua Report: Josephine Baker
When I was a child and they burned me out of my home, I was frightened and I ran away. Eventually I ran far...
Donyale Luna: The First Black Supermodel
Writing for New York Magazine, Keli Goff examines the history of black supermodels in the wake of the recent groundbreaking strides made by black...
Brazil and Spain to Face Off in 2013 Confederations Cup Final
ESPNFC.com is reporting that Brazil and Spain will face-off in the Confederations Cup final on Sunday, June 30, 2013. For those who don't follow...
Akosua Report: Josephine Baker
"Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than the skin tone, when religion is seen uniquely as a way to speak...
Nigeria: Anti-LGBTI Bill Passed; Will President Jonathan Veto?
Writing for AllAfrica.com, Amnesty International has called on Nigeria's president Goodluck Jonathan to veto a Same Sex Marriage prohibition bill that was passed on...
