Uganda: Is Anti-Pornography Law Causing Mini-Skirt Harassment?
On AllAfrica.com, reporting for Radio Netherlands Worldwide, Joseph Elunya is examining the possible link between Uganda's recent passage of an anti-pornography law targeting sites...
EXCLUSIVE: Audra McDonald Talks Fighting for Love Without Boundaries
Actress and vocalist Audra McDonald is an exceptional five-time Tony Award-winning sensation. The trailblazing star, alongside Julie Harris, holds the record for being the...
2014 Oscars: ’12 Years a Slave’ Wins Big
The 86th Academy Awards live telecast has come to an end. 12 Years a Slave showed and proved, taking home gold statuettes for Best...
Oscar Pistorius: South Africa’s ‘Trial of the Century’ Begins
Reporting for Good Morning America, Liezl Thorn reports South Africa's 'Trial of the Century' featuring disgraced national Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius will begin Monday...
EXCLUSIVE: Director Mickalene Thomas Talks Mama Bush as Muse in HBO Documentary
The HBO Documentary Film Happy Birthday to a Beautiful Woman is the directorial debut of New Jersey-born visual artist Mickalene Thomas. The original program...
U.S.: Obama to Award Medal of Honor to 19 Victims of Discrimination
The Washington Post is reporting that United States President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest commendation for combat valor,...
Akosua Report: Huey P. Newton
"My foes have called me bum, hoodlum, criminal. Some have even called me n*****. I imagine now they'll at least have to call me...
Mamphela Ramphele Candidacy in Peril; Quits Pact
David Smith of The Guardian is reporting that Mamphela Ramphele, the woman thought to be South Africa's first female presidential candidate who could challenge...
Africa: CAR Appoints Catherine Samba-Panza Interim President
AlJazeera is reporting that the Central African Republic (CAR) has appointed the mayor of Bangui Catherine Samba-Panza to be interim president, as the European...
2014 SAG Awards: Lupita Nyong’o Wins Best Actress Award
Jevon Phillips of the Los Angeles Times is reporting that Lupita Nyong'o won the Screen Actors Guild award for female actor in a supporting...
