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...
‘Where Did Our Love Go’ Top Ten Playlist
In case you've been hiding under a rock, Gil L. Robertson, IV recently released a book entitled, Where Did Our Love...
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Spelman College Top HBCU
U.S. News & World Report has released its annual rankings of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Spelman College topped the list...
2013 Oscars: Denzel Washington and Quvenzhane Wallis Nominated
Quvenzhane Wallis is the youngest nominee in the category of Best Actress in the history of the Academy Awards.
Todd Leopold of...
South Africa: Communities Join One Billion Rising (OBR) Movement
written by Kaitlin Higgins
AllAfrica.com is reporting that on Thursday, February 14, communities throughout South Africa stood, marched, and rallied in solidarity...
'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....
Legendary Poet and Phenomenal Woman Maya Angelou Dies
The blogosphere is lit up with tributes to legendary poet, novelist and actress Maya Angelou who died at her home in...
30 Under 30: Africa’s Best Young Entrepreneurs
Writing for Forbes.com, contributor Mfonobong Nsehe pulled together a list of 30 African entrepreneurs under the age of 30. Nsehe enlisted...
Iconic Jazz Singer Dee Dee Bridgewater and Theo Croker: A Dynamic Duo
If jazz musicians are like one big happy family, then Dee Dee Bridgewater would certainly be the protective big sister over...
Akosua Report: Ida B. Wells-Barnett
“The miscegenation laws of the South only operate against the legitimate union of the races; they leave the white man free...