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A truly hopeful commentary on the daily efforts to dismember Tiger woods. It is by a Lisa Fritsch well worth a read. http://www.nationalcenter.org/P21NVFritschTigerWoods91209.html [view entry]
Après avoir exploré l’intérieur de la nuit africaine, puis esquisser les contours d’un jour à venir, Léonora Miano nous propose de contempler les aubes écarlates d’un continent qui se réveille et qui sort d’un long cauchemar.Ce roman est le troisième volet de la suite africaine commencée il y a quatre... [view entry]
China is gobbling up mines all over Africa to fuel an edacious economy and as the mainland is forced to reciprocate and open up its doors, many feel Chinese social attitudes on race are lagging behind. Referencing the Lou Jing fallout (a mixed-race contestant on an Chinese idol-type show; her father... [view entry]
The nine women who play Fela's 27 co-wives, from left: Iris Wilson, Abena Koomson, Lauren De Veaux, Aimee Graham Wodobode, Nicole Chantal de Weever and Afi McClendon/ Photo: Chad Batka for The New York Times NYT's Ben Brantley and the New Yorker's Joan Acocella agree that the women of Fela--their... [view entry]
New Afro Spanish Generation by Concha. Album: Concha Buika. Label: Wea Spain, 2006. [view entry]
After 10 years of logistics, appointing judges and, perhaps, finally settling the rivalry with a similar institution, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, The African Court on Human and People's Rights (AfCHPR) not only heard its first case this week but it used the case to ruled itself... [view entry]
Remember "Distant Relatives"? It appears the build up to it release next year has started. Below, Nas and Damian "junior gong" Marley talk about getting to Africa through Jamaica via Queensbridge: Damian talks about dub versions and party sessions gave rise to "toasting" as a kin to rap. [view entry]
The Reuters blog had this to say about the above press conference where Zenawi clarified his position--as though we were in doubt--about jailed Ethiopian opposition leader, Birtukan Mideksa: Now, a year into her detention, Meles seems reluctant even to speak her name, preferring to call her “the lady” or “that... [view entry]
La falsa moneda by Concha Buika. Album: Niña de fuego. Label: WM Spain, 2008. [view entry]
Black Looks gives a heads up. It appears another "Kill the Gays" bill or at least a criminalize homosexuality bill is headed our way -- this time in Rwanda: In November 2009, a draft revision on the Penal Code Act of Rwanda was tabled in the Parliament of Rwanda. Article... [view entry]
