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...
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...
Nigerian Gospel Singer Kefee Dies
BBC News Africa is reporting that Nigerian gospel singer Kefee Don-Momoh has died. Kefee reportedly collapsed and slipped into a coma while...
Multiple Sclerosis: Activist Lisa McRipley Raises Awareness & Funds with Hustle-a-thon
MS Activist and National MS Society Michigan Chapter Trustee Lisa McRipley is sponsoring M² S² – the Inaugural Mighty Multiple Sclerosis...
MLK's Dream Inspires DREAMers
by Chad U. Jones
In the spirit of MLK Day this week, the DREAMers -- the relentless caste of undocumented, first-generation, young...
'Being Mary Jane': Mara Brock Akil Talks Sexual Politics of Black Shows
While television networks are continuing to mass produce an influx of reality programming, Mara Brock Akil maintains her knack for creating...
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...
'Deception' and 'Soul Food Junkies': Must-See TV
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by Nsenga K. Burton
Must-see Thursdays has turned into Must-see Mondays for the African Diaspora. NBC's 'Deception' starring Meagan Good and Laz...
Mr. Cub: Baseball Legend Ernie Banks Dies
USA Today is reporting that baseball legend Ernie “Mr. Cub” Banks has died. Banks was an 11-time All-Star, a first-ballot Hall...
U.S.: Jenni Rivera's Funeral Preparations Begin
The tragic ending of the life of Mexican American superstar Jenni Rivera has become even more real. ABC News.go.com is reporting...