Liberia marked the 176th anniversary of its independence on 26 July 2023. Liberia, which means “land of the free,” was the first nation on the African continent to gain its independence on July 26, 1847 from the United States of America. As…
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The Constitutional Court of Mali validated the result of a referendum that took place on June 18, 2023 to approve a new constitution. The constitution grants greater power to the Mali government, a military junta in power since 2020, and has removed…
Meet Marylise Kana Uwabideli, the visionary founder behind Kana Company, rethinking women's undergarments with her innovative Breast Lifting Tape. Embracing body inclusivity and body positivity, her tape offers support, comfort, and style for women of all shapes and colors, filling a gap…
Step back in time to 1978 and join musician, activist, and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti at his farewell show in the Afrika Shrine nightclub at Olney Theatre in FELA!…
The strengthening of bonds between Africans, African Americans, and the black diaspora through shared cultural elements such as music and wine is a powerful means of celebrating diverse heritage and fostering connection. Music and wine have historically played significant roles in cultural…
South African athlete Caster Semenya succeeded in her lawsuit at the European Court of Human Rights against the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Her personal story led to a controversy about whether the hormone rules in sport are for fairness or…
On Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023, President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, launched his first visit to Africa. Raisi was received by his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, and will continue on his visit to Uganda and Zimbabwe. This is Iran’s first presidential visit to…
On Saturday, July 8th, Nigerian Afrobeats singer Burna Boy (Damini Ogulu) achieved a remarkable feat by selling out the 41,800-seat Citi Field Stadium in Queens, New York City. This accomplishment solidified his position as a trailblazing artist, as he became the first…
Sunday July 2nd was a joyous occasion for Afrobeats fans and wine connoisseurs in the DMV, which marked the first ever Afrobeats and Wine Festival. The event took place at The Bullpen, a festival park next to the Washington Nationals baseball stadium…
The Supreme Court decided on June 29, 2023 that Harvard College and University of North Carolina violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment for conducting race-based admissions. Many consider this a strike down on the Affirmative Action plan and have…
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