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Who Is Benin’s New President Patrice Talon?

Independent candidate Patrice Talon has been elected President of Benin. He secured 65% of the votes in a second round run-off election with incumbent; Lionel Zinsou received only 35% of the vote. His victory interestingly comes after he was narrowly defeated by…

Culture by Editor March 21, 2016

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The Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland

The white settlers in Southern Rhodesia conducted a referendum in 1923 to end British rule and established a new constitution under a system called ‘Responsible Government’. Under this new government there was little interference from the British. The white settlers could pass…

America by Editor March 17, 2016

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Black Feminism vs. Traditional Family Values

In the beginning women fought for the right to be viewed as human. In those days women in general were viewed as sub-human hence the women’s suffrage movement. Women wanted the right to vote and the right to enter the workforce as…

Culture ReVision by Editor March 14, 2016

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The Nguni State Under Dingiswayo

In 18th century South Africa, there were mainly two groups of people who were readily identified by the languages they spoke: the Sotho and Nguni. The Sotho language was spoken by the northern Sotho or Pedi, the southern Sotho and the western…

Africans With Global Voices Gamechangers Theories Video by Editor March 10, 2016

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African Innovation: Eye Exams With A Smartphone

Dr. Hillary Rono in collaboration with a team of technologists, eye specialists, public health doctors and product designers have designed a unique smartphone-based system for comprehensive eye testing suitable in any part of the world. The mobile phone app can serve as…

Africans With Global Voices America Video West Africa by Editor March 7, 2016

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The State of Black Women Around the World

Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society and corresponds with International Women's Day on March 8th. Rwanda is the only country where there are more women in parliament than…

Culture Gamechangers by Editor March 3, 2016

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The Life of Mary Church Terrell

March is Women's History Month, so we will feature various women who made a difference in Black life and culture. Mary Church Terrell, one of the early women of color engaged in lecturing and other activities for recognition of women and Negroes,…

America by Editor February 29, 2016

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#OscarsSoWhite & and Why #BlackWealthMatters

One of the most prestigious awards shows, The Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday. This year's Academy Awards have generated more controversy because only white actors and actresses were nominated for all categories. It is reported that in the recent past no…

Culture ReVision Society by Editor February 25, 2016

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Mozambique’s Economic & Political History II

During the period after independence there was a mass exodus of Portuguese nationals coupled with weak infrastructure, nationalization, and economic mismanagement. In addition, during most of the civil war, the government was unable to exercise effective control outside of urban areas, many…

Culture by Editor February 22, 2016

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Mozambique’s Economic & Political History I

Mozambique is a country on the south-eastern seaboard of Africa, and a tropical paradise with a somewhat turbulent history. Given its geography Mozambique is the gateway to Southern Africa and a major transportation network to transport goods into Zimbabwe, South Africa, Malawi…