Vietnam veteran, Leon Williams, Attorney at law runs for State Rep to unify and develop Philadelphia's 192nd District. 

Nigerian writer Okey Ndibe discusses Nigeria's and US priorities as pres Obama hosts pres Buhari on his first official visit to the US.

NJ Gov Chris Christie plans a give-away to Exxon - $250 million for $9 billion settlement or about 3 cents on the dollar. 

What is the fate of Nigeria moving forward? 

Dissecting new land policies in post-apartheid South Africa and dismantling the postponement of Nigeria's 2015 Elections.

Understanding the United Nations’ declaration of the International Decade for People of African Descent.

Has Nigeria's chickens come home to roost?

But just like those stories about missing or downed Malaysian jets, the American media has moved on. By ROBERT HENNELLY

Special Coverage of NYC's "Million Match" of Dec 13 and on Garifuna Culture in the Diaspora.

Since looting all of us for a generous bailout, you'd have thought they'd all lie low. Here's what they did instead. By ROBERT HENNELLY

Concerning Violence (2014) is a feature documentary compiling recently discovered archive footage of colonial Africa. 

PODCAST: Radio host and producer Akenataa Hammagaadji's selection of the best Africa music releases in 2014. 

Music to make you smile, dance and think.

Participants of the Cannes International Film Festival are reminded again that the Cannes' city motto  is Qui li ven li vieù,  what means “Those who come never leave” in Provencal.

A film by Sandie da Graça, uses animation to illustrate some cultural and popular traits of Cape Verde

Osekre & The Lucky Bastards

NYC Events: The sounds and tastes of Africa are only a subway away. 

Helping to change negative stereotypes and perceptions.
See also: "Angelique Kidjo"

Hot new travel destinations in Africa

For Actor from South Africa the Goal is to Motivate Audiences to Act.

This Week's Entrepreneur is Benjamin Arthur, O.D, M.S., a Ghanaian born Optometrist in New York City.

No Justice, No Peace: Confronting the Crises of Capitalism and Democracy, May 29th-31st.

The dangers of single perspectives: the underrepresentation of Afro-descent content contributors and editors on Wikipedia.

Exploring a heinous and highly organized crime affecting over 35 million persons per year with Esohe Aghatise.

 Commemorating International Women's Month with Brooklyn's Sharon Beason. 

A new book  on that changes our understanding of Booker T. Washington and his relationship with Africa. 

The digital revolution has transformed much of the global economy. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) play a key role in this revolution. However, not everyone has equal access to these technologies.

"Habré’s forces celebrated their victory by roping enemy fighters behind the Toyotas, several to a bumper, and dragging them through the desert" By MICHAEL BRONNER.

"neither Amy Pascal nor Sony is the problem, and holding meetings about diversity and police body-cams is not the solution." By EZRAH AHARONE.

Mzwanele Mayekiso (iKwezi Institute) and Ronald Shiffman (Pratt Institute) on Nelson Mandela 's Vison & Legacy one year after.