Africans Launch Blogs to Repair Image of Continent
Ebony.com is highlighting a number of Africans that are launching publications to combat the negative stereotypes of Africans in culture and...
African Diaspora: New Year's Eve Traditions
In a photo gallery, Chantal Martineau of the Huffington Post shares different New Year's Eve traditions that occur throughout the African...
Nigeria: Secret Police Criticized for Detaining Journalists
The Associated Press is reporting that Nigeria's National Human Rights Commission has criticized the nation's secret police for detaining two journalists...
VIDEO: Black and Latino Actors Discuss Identity
Race, nation and ethnicity are three distinct categories that are often collapsed leading to conflict, confusion and generalizations when it comes...
AFRICA: U.S. to Send Troops to 35 African Countries
CBS News is reporting the United States is sending troops to 35 African countries in 2013 as an anti-terror measure to...
10 Black Films for the Holidays
By Nsenga K. Burton (portions of this post originally appeared on The Root)
1. Roots: The Gift (1988)
Roots: The Gift is the...
Tunisia: Protesters Throw Rocks at President Marzouki
Africa News is reporting that a celebration commemorating the anniversary of the revolution in Sidi Bouzid was marred by angry protesters...
Mali: Prime Minister Diarra Forced to Resign
The Associated Press is reporting that Mali's Prime Minister Cheikh Modibo Diarra, 60, has been arrested and forced to resign. Diarra...
Egyptian Army Provides Security Ahead of Referendum Vote
Boston.com is reporting that the Egyptian military has assumed responsibility for security and protecting state institutions in the country until the...
Ethiopia PM Desalegn Willing to Talk to Eritrea President
In an exclusive interview, Al Jazeera is reporting that Ethiopia's prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn, has said that he is willing to...