By Annette Gordon If you are the only person left who hasn’t seen the movie, Black Panther, here is why you should go see it. The storyline is about a fictional country in Africa named Wakanda, which …
Director Ryan Coogler Says ‘Black Panther’ Brought Him Closer To His Roots
As a kid in Oakland, Calif., Ryan Coogler hung out at a comic book shop near his school, reading about superheroes who looked nothing like him. “As I got older, I wanted to find a comic book cha…
People Power in Protecting the Environment
Imagine living in a community with poor sewage for thirty years. In addition to coping daily with the unpleasant stench, one has to contend with possible health implications and poor water quality on …
Badges and Incidents of Slavery:
The Beginning of Wisdom is Calling Things by Their Proper Name By Marc Albritton During the “old slavery days” African people endured, struggled and fought against the brutality of racism and white su…
Caribbean News – Former Prostitute In Barbados Does Not Support Prostitution
A former prostitute who is now an independent political candidate for The City of Bridgetown, Barbados, says she does not support prostitution. Natalie Harewood stressed recently that she is no longer…
What Colleges Are Doing To Recruit More Low-Income Students
Presidents at 30 of America’s top colleges say they’re missing out on some of the best and brightest students –– those from low-income families. “We know we admit many more students …
Visits With A Friend
Mum told me he and I met when we were about 1-year old. We called each other ‘best friend,’ but because I grew to think of him as family; I, once, in his presence, referred to a mate I made in primar…
Dancehall’s Spice to Launch Women’s Foundation
Jamaican dancehall star, Spice, is set to launch her Grace Hamilton Women Empowerment Foundation in Jamaica next month. Spice is taking her mission to help needy Jamaican women to the next level with …
Nicki To Debut New Song From Album On SNL
Trinidad born rap star, Nicki Minaj, is set to release her fourth studio album this year but is stoking anticipation for the new project by teasing a globe-spanning arena tour and announcing she’ll de…
Rihanna To Launch Lingerie Line
Bajan star Rihanna is entering the sexy world of lingerie. The style icon has announced the upcoming launch of her lingerie line, which will be called Savage X Fenty. The 30-year-old entrepreneur has …