AFRICA | The Ashenda festival of the Ethiopians where girls parade their beauty to get suitors
To mark the end of a yearly 15-day fast called Filseta, the girls and young women in the…
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Africa’s Catholic churches face competition and a troubled legacy as they grow
Pope Francis has completed his seven-day tour of three African countries: Mozambique, Madagascar and Mauritius. It was a…
A French ‘Windrush’? When French Caribbeans were treated as second-class citizens
The ongoing “Windrush” scandal continues to dominate the news in the UK. We have been scandalised by the…
Ethiopia’s new year offers a chance to unite the country
Meskerem is the first month in Ethiopia’s unique 13-month calendar. Ethiopia celebrates its New Year on the first…
If Germany atoned for the Holocaust, the US can pay reparations for slavery
The idea of paying reparations for slavery is gaining momentum in the United States, despite being long derided…
Afro-Latinos Among Most Underprivileged in Region
For centuries, Afro-descended peoples have faced discrimination, hardship, and social exclusion around the world. In Latin America, despite…
J. Edgar Hoover’s revenge: Information the FBI once hoped could destroy Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has been declassified
An article just published by the U.K.-based Standpoint Magazine alleges that civil rights icon Martin Luther King witnessed…
Martin Luther King’s Assassins Try Killing Him Again
A new assassination is now being attempted 51 years after the life of Martin Luther King was cut…
Now You Can Call Dubai Your Home – New Permanent Residence Programme ‘Golden Card’ Announced!
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a big and bold step, the UAE government, on May 21st, announced a…
Covergirl Brings 'Full Spectrum' to Caribbean Women of Color
Covergirl is taking its “Full Spectrum” collection to the Caribbean, launching its new line in Jamaica Saturday with…
The background story to a statue of Gandhi and the University of Ghana
In December 2018, a statue of Mahatma Gandhi was removed from the University of Ghana’s campus in response…