Catherine Samba-Panza
The Mayor of Bangui Catherine Samba-Panza has been appointed interim President for the Central African Republic. The 59 year old was chosen as the first woman to lead the country for about the next year until elections can be held. Her…
The coverage of Nelson Mandela’s funeral show a difference in perception of Mandela, the man and the myth. As all living former US Presidents huddled together on Air Force One with the current President Obama headed to South Africa to pay their…
Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-2013)
Before the Accolades
Nelson Rolihlahla was born in 1918 in Mvezo, a tiny village in the district of Mtata, capital of the Transkei. He was part of the Thembu who also form the Xhosa nation. His father Gadla Henry Mphakanyiswa…
Bill deBlasio became America's Mayor when he won 79% of the vote in the New York Mayoral race. His family is evidence of a new America reflecting the now open acceptance of interracial relationships and their celebration of the union and the…
Celebrating the black CNN heroes of 2013
Estella Pyfrom- mobile computer lab for low income children and adults in Pal Beach County, Florida
Robin Emmons- gardening to feed other in Charlotte, North Carolina
Tawanda Jones- Teaching dance and discipline in Camden, New Jersey
Kakenya Ntaiya- Educating…
Let us join to celebrate Dr. Georges Bwelle selected as one of CNN's Top Ten Heroes for 2013.
Dr. Georges Bwelle, a general surgeon at the central hospital in Cameroon’s capital, assembles a team of medical volunteers, buys medications, equipment, and surgical supplies for…
Moira decided to quit her job when she had her first baby. She grew up in a metropolitan city in Southern Africa with parents who both earned a living and contributed financially to the economic well being of their family. Her mother…
Securing the Homeland
While Mr. Ruto the Kenyan Vice President was traveling around Africa in trying to garner votes among African countries to pull out of the International Criminal Court (ICC) the terrorists were plotting to unleash terror on Kenyans on a scale…
Moses and Patricia Mawa are breaking the immigrant glass ceiling while writing living history in the 21st century. Their influence extends beyond the borders of Canada where they live to Europe and many parts of Africa. A remarkable feat for first generation…
One of Zimbabwe's richest men, Strive Masiyiwa founded what became the largest and most profitable mobile phone network in Zimbabwe but not without a fight. He challenged the Zimbabwe governments monopoly in the telecommunications industry which had prevented him from setting up…