Posts Tagged ‘West Africa’
Stevie Wonder explains why he’s moving to Ghana permanently
All-time music great Stevie Wonder declared with absolute resolve that he is moving to Ghana to live out the rest of his days. The 22-time Grammy-winner said he has grown…
Read MoreLudacris becomes citizen of wife Eudoxie’s native African nation (videos)
Ludacris is now in a whole new area code. The rapid-tongue rapper has become an official citizen of his wife’s West African homeland. Luda, 42, who was born Christopher Bridges…
Read MoreReview: ITADI brings West Africa’s natural skin care products to America
For Black women finding the proper skin care regimen can oftentimes be difficult due to the many skin problems we deal with and the lack of quality ingredients to treat our…
Read MoreDonald Trump to send Liberians back to Africa
Donald Trump is sending Liberians back to west Africa. The 45th president is ending the delayed deportation protection status for Liberians who fled their country’s civil war and had been…
Read More‘Refugee’ captures story of West African mother who reunites with 5 children
Advertising professionals turned filmmakers Emily Moore and Joyce Chen were so intrigued with a friend’s nonprofit, Hello Vuelo, which crowdsources money and airline mile donations to help reunite low-income families living in different countries, they…
Read MoreMeet Africa’s leading media entrepreneur, Peace Hyde
Peace Hyde is a native of London who quit her high-paying career in education and left her home to move to her ancestors’ homeland, Ghana. The editor of a motivational blog,…
Read MoreThe Africa Squadron: America’s attempt to stop the trans-Atlantic slave trade
Believe it or not, the United States during the height of the 19th century slave trade, took part in the international effort to end the trans-Atlantic slave trade. From the years…
Read MoreNigeria declared Ebola free
It seems that when combating the deadly Ebola virus the world can now look to Nigeria for solutions. On Monday, the government of Nigeria announced that the country has stopped…
Read MoreAndrew Young honored by prime minister of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa
His Excellency Daniel Kablan Duncan, prime minister of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa, along with a delegation of key ministers of government and business leaders honored Ambassador Andrew…
Read MoreConfirmed Ebola case in Texas, 1st in US, possibly a 2nd
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas officials reported in a statement on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, an unnamed patient was being tested for the Ebola virus and had been placed…
Read MoreWorld Health Organization predicts 1 million Ebola cases by 2015
The Ebola epidemic that has struck West Africa shows no sign of abating. The number of cases and dead victims continue to rise to unprecedented levels with no end in…
Read MoreIs Ebola virus mutating? 3rd strain in Congo
As the Ebola virus rages in West Africa, the World Health Organization has confirmed that there are newly identified cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The…
Read MoreAfricans eating monkey meat may expose America to Ebola virus (GRAPHIC)
For the past few months, Ebola has raged West Africa with documented deaths now above 1000 and climbing. So far, the virus has not spread outside of Africa. However; two…
Read MoreEbola virus: The images of an epidemic horror (graphic)
The world is now aware of the threat of Ebola and its impact on the world. However, some people have not seen the reality of what the Ebola virus does…
Read MoreKey stages of the Ebola virus
Ebola patient to be treated in Atlanta
The deadly Ebola virus has caused a health crisis in West Africa, with its 50-90 percent fatality rate. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has warned travelers against going…
Read MoreEbola virus kills black dad from Minneapolis
The deadly Ebola virus in Africa, which kills 90 percent of its victims has once more resurfaced with deadly ferocity. The virus has already killed the top doctor in the…
Read MoreWomen Empowering Nations to host annual conference in Africa for 8th graders
Women Empowering Nations Founder Carlisha Williams will be taking 8th grade students to annual conference in Africa
Read MoreUniversity of Chicago Medical Center’s Susan D. Peters Goes Back to Africa
“Being a revolutionary is deciding what is best for you, your family your community and doing it.”
Read MorePhiladelphia Hosts the 35th Annual Odunde Festival
The 35th annual Odunde Street Festival, held the second Sunday in June, happens to be one of the largest African American street festivals in the United States. Located at 23rd…
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