THE NEWSMAKERS
“Do we settle for the world as it is, or do we work for the world as it should be?”― Michelle Obama
FIFA World Cup: The ultimate unifier
A month-long emotional fusion of awe, disappointment, appreciation, and pure joy!
The Djimon Hounsou Foundation is reconnecting the African Diaspora to its roots
“We are trying to champion the idea of unity in diversity…”
The 2022 Black Pearls Gala: Igniting Black women’s legacy in Canada
Connect with and be inspired by a thriving Black network of women.
Solange Knowles is the first Black woman to compose a score for the New York City Ballet
With a history of marrying music and performance art she is a natural fit for this assignment.
Francia Márquez makes history as Colombia’s first Black vice president
“The vice presidency is a means, the end is to achieve peace and dignity.”
Burna Boy takes another giant step for the culture with Love, Damini
The African Giant stomps again.
FBI investigates suspected fake Basquiat paintings in Florida museum
The Neo-expressionist artist’s coveted pieces have repeatedly been a target of fraud.
Juneteenth and the definition of freedom
It feels like this ‘freedom’ will always be accompanied with an inconvenient fine print.
Meet the queens of the Maasai Mara
In Kenya’s Maasai Mara national park, a ride with Emily and Nas is a unique experience.
Self-taught Nigerian filmmakers use sci-fi to tell stories on their own terms
"Growing up, we consumed a lot of western content and realized the Africa we see is not the one we live in.”