‘The Space Race’ explores the history of the 1st Black astronauts
At least 500 astronauts have traveled to space -- yet only 18 of those have been Black astronauts, according to NASA. …
Telling our stories: how the African griot tradition continues through modern art and media
Black history is more than oppression and suffering. Throughout Black history we have seen moments of joy, liberation, and innovation.…
Africa’s content needs its distribution
Africa was the fastest-growing music market in the world last year, according to the music industry’s annual source of data. As artists…
The Out Of This World Music Festival honors the Caribbean diaspora in Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands saw a weekend full of unforgettable entertainment as it hosted the third annual Out of This World…
Olympian Allyson Felix says Tori Bowie’s death a ‘wake-up call’ about Black maternal mortality crisis
Olympic track and field star Allyson Felix called attention to the Black maternal mortality rate following the death of teammate Tori Bowie due to complications…
African A-List Artists Up for Honours at 2023 BET Awards
Leading the Nigerian contingent with an impressive four nominations is Burna Boy, an artist who has achieved tremendous international acclaim…
I’m still trying to figure out why I’ve never been to Wakanda’: Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury has been the backbone of the MCU ever since he strolled into Tony Stark’s house…
He’s the first Black high school athlete to run a sub-four-minute mile
When Emilie Taderera told her son to try track and field to stay in shape, his answer was simple. “I…