A few days ago, the grand jury in Ferguson, Missouri refused to convict Officer Darren Wilson for the shooting death of Michael Brown. Many young black men are shot dead daily either from white brutality or police brutality and the statistics are…
Renowned chemist Percy Lavon Julian was born in Montgomery, Alabama in 1899, as the oldest of 6 children born to James Sumner Julian and Elizabeth Lena Julian. Both his parents were graduates of Alabama State University. Here are some interesting facts about…
In the Americas and black people are celebrating 151 years of the emancipation proclamation but one cannot help but wonder what the slaves would make of the current portrayal of black women. I have always been an advocate for authentic black voices…
This is a telling story for future International Students who intend to further their studies in the USA especially for graduate work. While all the situations may not mirror what every African student will face it definitely provides a learning opportunity. We…
Presidents Obama & Bush
As the G W Bush presidential library opened in Dallas, Texas I could not help but reflect on the Bush legacy and policy toward Africa as a whole. For Africa, Bush was an ally who spearheaded several causes. President…
Critically acclaimed and popular Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's releases her fourth book but third novel, Americanah. She describes it as a story about 'Love, Race & Hair'. In this novel she deals with relationships and the struggles related to immigration and…
Zimbabwe the southern African country has experienced a sudden peak in the divorce rate, 27% in 2012 to be exact. A High Court judge blamed the situation on the vast emigration of Zimbabweans into the western Diaspora. This is a typical response…
The Academy Awards ceremony will be held Sunday night in California. While there are no authentically African films nominated this year we have chosen to highlight, "Open Heart" nominated in the short documentary category.
OPEN HEART- DOCUMENTARY
Open Heart is the story of eight…
We would like to highlight different stories of immigration in Africa and of Africans to the Americas. This article features migration within Southern Africa, from Malawi to Zimbabwe, from Zimbabwe to South Africa and from Africa to the Americas.
UNHCR's Report on Migration…
Zimbabwe- Noel Mubaina (30), graduated with a diploma in advanced project management at DAPP Frontline Institute in Shamva and can also add to his list of accomplishments; a solar cooker made from cardboard boxes and aluminium. In showcasing his invention, he highlighted that is…