Misogyny is a central theme: Issa and her friend Molly call each other the “b” word reserved for female dogs just like in rap videos so what difference does it make when it is a black woman who massacres the image of…
Want to learn more about black history? Here are some upcoming movies about various events in Global Black History that will be released in 2016.
QUEEN OF KATWE
Queen of Katwe is an upcoming biographical drama film starring David Oyelowo and Lupita Nyong'o. The film…
A popular news organization highlighted an African leader with several degrees and praised his education as something to be emulated. There was no mention of how this education has translated to tangible results. The fact of the matter is that the economy…
In the beginning women fought for the right to be viewed as human. In those days women in general were viewed as sub-human hence the women’s suffrage movement. Women wanted the right to vote and the right to enter the workforce as…
Women's History Month is an annual declared month that highlights the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society and corresponds with International Women's Day on March 8th.
Rwanda is the only country where there are more women in parliament than…
March is Women's History Month, so we will feature various women who made a difference in Black life and culture.
Mary Church Terrell, one of the early women of color engaged in lecturing and other activities for recognition of women and Negroes,…
OPINION- Is ZANU-PF using First Lady Grace Mugabe to hide the true power brokers in the party and the crumbling economy?
Much has been said about Zimbabwe’s first lady Grace Mugabe and her telegraphed or perceived ambitions to become president of Zimbabwe. By…
The Rio Olympics in 2016 look more and more exciting after Simone and Gabby's performance. Simone Biles became the first woman to win three consecutive titles at the world championships on Thursday. One step below her on the podium was Gabby Douglas,…
Ruth First Fellows Panashe Chigumadzi and Sisonke Msimang speak on race relations in South Africa.
Speaking to an audience of close to a thousand in the Wits Great Hall, Panashe Chigumadzi and Sisonke Msimang, the two Ruth First fellows, reflected on their research around…