Christiane Taubira: France's Justice Minister Subjected to Racist Slurs
Writing for The Root, Breanna Edwards writes that France's Justice Minister Christiane Taubira has been subjected to a slew of racist slurs and insults...
Josephine Baker to Receive France’s Highest Honor
The internet is buzzing with news iconic performer, civil rights activist and spy for the French resistance during WWII, Josephine Baker, will be reinterred...
African Children's Choir Featured in Documentary 'Imba Means Sing'
African Children's Choir (ACC) is the subject of an upcoming feature-length documentary, Imba Means Sing. The independent film, shot over two years, chronicles 20...
Mixed-Race Miss France Gets Racist Threats on Social Media
The Voice (UK) is reporting that the 2014 Miss France Flora Coquerel, 19, has been receiving racist threats via social media platforms. Rakesha Hudson...
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,...
Mali Takes Back Hombori from Islamist Rebels
BBC Africais reporting that Malian and French troops have retaken the town of Hombori, officials say, as they continue their campaign to regain control...
Tuskegee Airman Herbert Carter Dies
The Grio is reporting that Tuskegee Airman Retired Lt. Col. Herbert Carter has died at 95. Mr. Carter, one of the original Tuskegee Airmen passed...
Brazil: Legendary Architect Oscar Niemeyer Dies
Ben Tavener of the Rio Times is reporting that legendary Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer has died. Mr. Niemeyer designed many of the most prominent...
Angelique Kidjo Talks New Music & Memoir ‘Spirit Rising’
Angelique Kidjo recently released her memoir, Spirit Rising, followed by her 13th album, Eve, simultaneously. Both projects are platforms for the Grammy-winning world music...
Akosua Report: Percy Julian
“…may I humbly submit to you, the only thing that has enabled me to do the creative work, was the constant determination: Take Heart:...
