Regardless of the numerous stories about wars, famines, corruption, etc., you read online about Africa, Africa still stands tall and proud and I am very proud to be an African. I thought I would try something different and discuss why I love Africa.  I personally love so many countries in Africa and would like others [...]

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Today's guest blog is shared by Sham Tzegai as she speaks about her inspiring experience in Tanzania.  Guest Blog by Sham Tzegai Good morning Madam! That's the phrase I would hear every day at the orphanage as soon as I stepped into the classroom. Happy kids with smiles always on their faces, simply happy that [...]

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Let there be justice! Today Judge Neels Classen sentenced Nigerian terrorist Henry Okah to 24 years of jail time, but is that enough?  I've been following this news since I've first heard of it a few months back. On January 21, Okah was found guilty on 13 counts of terrorism. The chargers were in relations [...]

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Live Podcast Today at 6:30 pm EST In honor of Women's Month please join me in listening to a live podcast regarding Afrian women and girl storytelliers in the digital age. Listen to female journalists, writers and storytellers from South Africa, Nigeria, Senegal and Uganda who are living in the Diaspora talk about their work [...]

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Happy Black History Month! Today I want to look at Pan-Africanist Marcus Gavery. Garvey was a political leader, publisher, journalist, entrepreneur and founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).  Garvey knew the UNIA would find its most enthusiastic audience in the United States after African-American soldiers returned from fighting in World War I. Although African-Americans fought for [...]

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Tune in tonight to PBS to watch the newest Pioneers of Television episode as they feature the cast of Root and discuss what the miniseries brought to light. In 1977 ABC aired Roots, a miniseries based on the best-selling novel by Alex Haley. Unfortunately, it was during that time ABC was worried no one would watch, however, the eight-night [...]

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As Kenya embarks an important election next month, President Barack Obama sends the people of Kenya a message. In this video message, President Obama tells the people of Kenya that the upcoming elections are a historic opportunity for Kenyans to stand together, as a nation, for peace and progress, and for the rule of law.

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In case your wonder where have I been lately, I've been reading great books by African authors and I've now collected a great list. Here's my top picks, enjoy!  Diaries of a Dead African - Chuma Nwokolo  This book, told through two generations, tells the story of how rumors, envy and caring about what others [...]

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As Africa continues to grow and develop into great investment opportunities for world leaders, I want to focus on my personal African women leaders who are shaping and molding Africa into a better country. Joyce Banda, Malawi, President of Malawi In late 2011 I had the honor to interview Joyce Banda for AllAfrica.com as she shared highlights of [...]

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I love when I run into awesome organizations that are doing inspirational and motivating things, especially when it's regarding music and Africa. Music for Life Center Program Music for Life Center Program is about bringing children together through music and dance as a symbol of celebrating to life no matter what stuggles they face. These children are full of joy and [...]

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