Illustration
Robb Armstrong – An Appreciation of An African American Comic Strip Artist
*I have followed Robb Armstrong creator of the comic strip series Jump Start, syndicated since 1989. For quite some time, we both have been...
Africa
Wait. Whaaat?! This Nigerian Woman Reviewed Some Tomato Puree Online – Now She Faces Jail | WATCH
*Abuja, Nigeria (CNN) — A Nigerian woman (Chioma Okoli) who wrote an online review of a can of tomato puree is facing imprisonment after...
Reparations
Barbados Prime Minister Voices $4.9 Trillion in Reparations Owed to Country for Slavery | WATCH
*Reparations for Barbados are long overdue, according to the country’s Prime Minister, Mia Mottley. Speaking during a lecture at the London School of Economics,...
Haiti
Despicable! UN Maternity Aid Looted in Port-au-Prince As Haiti Crisis Deepens | VIDEO
*Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) — A container carrying essential items for newborn babies and their mothers – including resuscitators and other critical supplies – was looted in...
Haiti
Haiti’s Prime Minister (Ariel Henry) is Resigning – Is Gang Leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier Now in Charge? | WATCH
*(CNN) — Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his resignation following a meeting of regional Caribbean leaders, bowing to the inevitable as law and...
Events
Miss World Final to Be Broadcast Exclusively in the U.S. on The Africa Channel | VIDEO
*An unprecedented number of African nations are represented by 28 contestants and countries this year in the Miss World pageant, taking place on March...
Haiti
Gangs Rule Haiti’s Capital – Some Say They’re Ready to Overthrow the Government too | WATCH
*Port-au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) — From above, Haiti’s capital city Port-au-Prince still looks serene, its white-washed homes climbing steep green hills that encircle a glittering bay. But to step...
In The Spotlight
MikeyMuzik: A Journey of Musical Excellence | Interview
*Grammy-nominated British-Nigerian music producer MikeyMuzik, one half of the production duo Sons of Sonix, shared insights into his remarkable journey, passion for music, and...
Africa
African American Cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft’s Editorial Cartoon Workshop in Nigeria with Tayo Fatunla As Guest Facilitator
*PUNCH Media Foundation (PMF) with support from the U.S. Consulate, Lagos, held an Editorial Cartooning Workshop themed Sketch & Satire: The Art & Impact...
Haiti
Haitian Judge Says Former First Lady Martine Moïse Played A Role in Her Husband’s Assassination
*A Haitian judge has charged former first lady Martine Moïse, as well as the nation's ex-prime minister and police chief, about the 2021 assassination...
Events
Hooray for Cinema of the Diaspora – Get Inspired at Pan African Film & Arts Festival | PHOTOS
*(Los Angeles, CA) -- If you are like most people, you are surprised at how fast January rolled through. An equal number of people...
Black History
TAYO Fatunla: Camberwell Black History Walk Launched in London UK | PICs
*The Camberwell Black History Walk was launched in Camberwell in South East London by the Mayor of Southwark, Michael Situ.
Camberwell is home to many...
Africa
Here’s How South Africa is Making its Mark in Hip-Hop History | WATCH
*On the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, we show how the genre connects back to Africa. In this case, South Africa.
Via the video above, multi-platinum...
Entertainment
Her Royal Highness Abimbola Fernandez Looking to Read Rob Gill’s ‘Surviving Success’ | WATCH
*Nigerian Heiress Abimbola Fernandez wants to start 2024 off with some inspiration. Coming into the holiday season, the star of "African Royale" on The...
Living
Atlanta Woman (Stephanie Synclair) Buys Dream Home … in Italy for Only $62,000 | VIDEOs
*Atlanta may be where Stephanie Synclair is based, but the American woman is finding happiness overseas with the home she purchased in Italy.
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