Today: November 15, 2024
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is set to debut her highly anticipated podcast, Mind Your Own, on September 19. This new storytelling series promises a unique exploration of the African diaspora, weaving together personal narratives and cultural insights from across the globe. Mind…
On September 15, 2024, former President Donald Trump narrowly escaped what the FBI has labeled an assassination attempt at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. Ryan Wesley Routh was arrested in connection with the incident and faces multiple charges, including…
“Beauticians & Barbers for Harris” event, organized by Black Women for Kamala Harris, recently held a virtual fundraiser that successfully raised over $25,000 for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. The Zoom call, titled “The Power of the Chair,” brought together an…
In an in-depth interview on The Breakfast Club aired on September 12, 2024, Green Party presidential candidate Dr. Jill Stein and her vice-presidential running mate, Dr. Butch Ware, made a compelling case for the Green Party as a true alternative to both…
Michaela Mabinty DePrince, a celebrated Sierra Leonean American ballerina renowned for her inspiring journey from a war-torn childhood to international stardom, has passed away at the age of 29 in the same week as her adoptive mother, Elaine ‘Mamma E’ DePrince. On…
Washington, D.C. – The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has honored President Biden with a CBC Lifetime Achievement Award on September 14 at Walter E. Washington Convention Center in downtown Washington, D.C. Receiving the Phoenix Award, Biden praised the CBC for its…
South African musician David Scott, known professionally as The Kiffness, has released a viral parody song titled “Eating the Cats” in response to Donald Trump’s controversial remarks during a recent presidential debate with Kamala Harris. The song, which incorporates Trump’s claim that…
Amid a landmark gathering that showcased the unity and influence of the African diaspora, Bozoma Saint John—a renowned marketing executive and first-generation American of Ghanaian descent—rallies African Diasporans behind Kamala Harris’s 2024 Bid. Emphasizing personal connection, strategic mobilization, and the power of…
From September 17 to November 7, the Mansion at Strathmore will host an art exhibit of African Diaspora culture. Titled “Art Flow(s): Perspectives from the African Diaspora,” this exhibit will explore the rich culture of African American, Caribbean, and African art and…
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), outlined a new strategy for military cooperation in Africa during a press briefing on Thursday, September 12. The briefing, held by the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media…
