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Lynching of 4000 black people between 1887 and 1950 brought to the fore in new museum
A new museum, The National Memorial for Peace and Justice, is set to open in Montgomery, Alabama on April 26th and it tells the story of a horrific American past that continues to scar and tear the...
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Nigerians say NO to ‘too old’ Muhammadu Buhari who is up for re-election
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari declared his decision to run for re-election in February 2019, and Nigerians are adamant that he shouldn’t, many using his own words to draw attention to his age...
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The fascinating history of Africa’s female husbands
Many people believe that homosexuality and feminism are entirely foreign to Africa. Many, still, believe that the practice of homosexuality and the principles of feminism are native to the land. Well,...
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South Africa is the most unequal country in the world, report says
In fact, inequality in the country has increased since the end of apartheid more than two decades ago and black South Africans are at the highest risk of poverty, a new report by the World Bank says....
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[Business Spotlight] From Zimbabwe to Hollywood, Michael S. Maponga is building a Netflix for Pan-Africa
As part of our effort to bring more unique stories of Africans and its Diaspora to the fore, we are launching the Business Spotlight series. Each week, we will share the story of one entrepreneur and the...
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This teenager painting black women has sold more work than most artists
Cheyenne Sookoo, a Brooklyn teen, paints stunning images of women of color and has probably already sold more work than most artists do in their lifetime. And that’s because she has an entrepreneurial...
