Today: December 23, 2024
A daring new interpretation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has sparked a renewed debate on diversity and representation. The recent casting of British-Ghanaian actress, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, as Juliet has ignited a firestorm of racial abuse online. Amewudah-Rivers has been subjected to vile online…
O.J. Simpson, the former professional football player and actor, has passed away at the age of 76. Simpson was a renowned running back in the NFL, but he is perhaps best known for his highly publicized and controversial murder trial in the…
Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Wynfred Russell, formally launched his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives Saturday evening during an event in Osseo featuring former Brooklyn Park Mayor Lisa Jacobson. Mr. Russell, a nonprofit executive, is running to represent District…
With over 700K on TikTok’s trendy social platform, Joel Bervell studies at Washington State University Elson S Floyd’s College of Medicine, using his knowledge to challenge the standard discriminatory practices within United States healthcare. Bervell’s story began in January 2021 when a…
Few dishes spark passion and pride as Jollof rice in African cuisine. This beloved staple, a culinary icon across West Africa, has ignited yet another friendly yet fiery debate in a Chase Bank Jollof ad. At its core, the jollof rice rivalry…
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new rule that extends the work permit duration for some foreign workers. This change aims to help immigrants who are allowed to work in the U.S. not to lose their jobs while…
The WomenLift Health Global Conference 2024, held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, has served as a powerful catalyst for change, igniting a global movement to dismantle barriers and promote gender equality in leadership roles. With over 1,000 attendees from 41 nations, the…
Pelumi Nubi, a Nigerian global traveler based in the UK, accomplished an amazing feat by driving solo from London to Lagos, a journey spanning 6,213 miles across 15 countries. Her 68-day adventure began on January 30, 2024, in her desire to travel…
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is making the jump to acting with her first major movie role ‘Water & Garri’ which will stream worldwide on Prime Video starting May 10, 2024. This is a huge deal for the popular singer. Landing a global…
A report from the McKinsey Institute has revealed a sobering reality – there is virtually nowhere in the United States where Black residents experience the same quality of life as their white neighbors. The study looked at a wide range of metrics…
