‘Won’t Back Down’: The Reality of Education Trumps Fiction
OPINION
by Rhonda J. Summey, Ed.D.
Despite my better judgment, I went to see the movie Won’t Back Down starring Viola Davis and...
VIDEO: Chinua Achebe Discusses Colonization and Africa
African literary legend Chinua Achebe died last week at the age of 82. While re-reading, re-imagining and revisiting his work, we...
Shanique Myrie: Barbados’ Treatment of CARICOM National a National Disgrace
In an era of social media and instant news, the case involving CARICOM national Shanique Myrie represents a major blow to...
Judy Smith Talks Crisis & 'Scandal'
by Christopher A. Daniel
Judy Smith has great stage presence. She’s always anticipating the next chapter of her life.
The inspiration and co-executive producer...
Hurricane Sandy Hits Bahamas; Heads to East Coast
The New York Times and The Washington Post are reporting over 20 deaths in the Caribbean due to Hurricane Sandy. The storm hit early Friday...
World Star Hip-Hop: Founder Lee O’Denat Dies
Matt Hamilton of the Los Angeles Times is reporting World Star Hip-Hop founder Lee O'Denat has died at age 43. Hamilton...
Colombia: Shakira’s Virtual Baby Shower Rocks
by Nsenga K. Burton
Rolling Stone is reporting that celebrated singer Shakira is hosting a virtual baby shower with soccer star boyfriend...
Chuck Stone: Veteran Journalist and NABJ Founder Dies
WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC) is reporting that veteran journalist and National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) founder Chuck Stone has died. According...
Andre 3000 to Star in ‘American Crime’
Lesley Goldberg of the Hollywood Reporter is reporting Hip-Hop legend and actor Andre Benjamin will star in the second season of...
China and Nigeria: $1.1 Billion Reasons to Pay Attention
The New York Times is reporting that China is offering Nigeria $1.1 billion in loans to help build airport terminals, a light...