The power of the Afro pick | Small Thing Big Idea, a TED series
The Afro pick is much more than a styling tool. It's a major player in Black history, explains artist Jon Gray. Small Thing Big Idea, a TED original series, celebrates...
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My Bali Swing View
Close your eyes and envision yourself swinging 78 ft. above ground, as a cool breeze of wind hits your face and your adrenaline is rushing, you're blissfully basking in the...
Supermodel Roots: Joan Smalls Takes Vogue Back To Puerto Rico | British Vogue
Joan Smalls tells Vogue how it all began for her and takes us from her home and present day life in New York City to her family house in Puerto...
World Afro Day
World Afro Day, a global day of change, education and celebration of Afro hair, culture and identity is celebrated on September 15th, annually. Below, are images from around the...
Watching Oprah
Last week the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture opened a new exhibit titled "Watching Oprah". Since it's opening September 2016, the museum has had a waiting...
Egypt Meets New York: History, Art and Culture!
I never really liked museums as I thought they were kind of boring and just packed with history and stories that I could not piece together. It changed when I...
How Africa’s History is Changing Its Architectural Landscape
A decade or so ago, Africans who wanted to study architecture would pick and attend a school in Europe or in the US. Then, they’d return home...
Unifying Africa: Kiswahili Now Official Language of East Africa
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has approved plans to make Kiswahili its second official language. The EALA has also passed a resolution to make Kiswahili an official language of...
Ghanaian Artist Gives Western Celebs African-Inspired Makeover
New York-based Ghanaian artist, Dennis Owusu-Ansah, has put a clever spin on African makeovers with a series of paintings that feature African-American celebrities in authentic African attires with African names to...
Africa’s First Solar-Powered Airport: E71
Africa’s first solar-powered airport was just unveiled in South Africa. The airport, called George airport, will harness forty one percent of its energy needs from the sun thanks to a...
Nigerian Students Build Robots: E73
A Nigerian non-profit organization works with children in public schools to offer them a rich learning experience in robotics, computer programming and STEM subjects.
Renewable Energy Projects Powering African HouseHolds and Businesses: E96
Governments across Africa have been working with internal and external partners on energy projects; giving rise to renewable energy plants popping up al lover the continent. Let’s take a look...
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George Clinton breaks down history of Atomic Dog song
George Clinton recalls the exact night in the studio when Atomic Dog was recorded and how it all went down....
Antoinette Yvonne’s Stunning Dodge Promaster Camper Van
Antoinette has never been one to shy away from adventure. She moved to Spain in 2013 and started a successful...
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B Michael becomes the first Black American designer in luxury fashion to dress an OSCAR recipient.
"Ms. Cicely Tyson helping others to break glass ceilings! 90 years since the inception of The Academy Awards in 1929...
Fashion Icon Files: Sandra Clark from “227”
Every television show had a breakout star. Sandra Clark from the 1980's television show "227" is one of my personal...
