by Meridith | Apr 15, 2020 | A List Categories, News
Gwen Jimmere was nearly homeless when she decided to take a scary leap and go after her dreams. In a way, it was the perfect time as not only did she only have $32 in the bank, but she was laid off of her job and going through a divorce. Gwen had already started her...
by gamma | Apr 14, 2020 | News
We shared a story a few days ago about Africans in China being kicked out of their homes and it seems there is much more going on here and an alleged “Mandatory Quarantine For African Residents” in the city of Guangzhou. Here are the key facts as reported...
by gamma | Apr 8, 2020 | News
This is not the first time a story comes out of China citing potential racism but if these reports are true then this is directly on the authorities of Guangzhou, a city in China that houses one of its largest African communities. Face 2 Face Africa reported that...
by gamma | Apr 7, 2020 | History, Modern History, Positivity
For decades, children have excelled in their classes so they could graduate early. Usually, you’ll hear of a 16-year-old graduating high school early. Sometimes you hear about a 20-year-old graduating with a Bachelor’s degree. Rarely, you’ll hear of a 17-year-old to...
by gamma | Apr 7, 2020 | News
Ok, this whole mask thing has brought up something serious in our society! Black folks walking into stores wearing masks is not safe! BUT under CDC advice, not wearing a mask is dangerous too! A conundrum to say the least and one we SHOULDN’T be having to deal...
by gamma | Apr 4, 2020 | Africa, News, Opinion
The internet is going a bit crazy today after a Business Insider article claimed that 2 top French doctors said coronavirus vaccines should be tested on poor Africans. If that is what happened this is HUGE cause for concern…. But is that exactly how things went...
by Valeri P | Apr 3, 2020 | History
Black women have a long history of nursing their communities to health in the United States. In the late 1800- early 1900s Black communities fought against discrimination in healthcare by establishing Black hospitals and hospital-based training programs for nurses. In...
by Valeri P | Apr 3, 2020 | News
When the COVID-19 pandemic started a low number of cases in Africa gave the African-American community a sense that the virus would affect them less. However, as the data starts to emerge it’s becoming clear that inequalities in terms of resources, access to services,...
by gamma | Apr 2, 2020 | History, Modern History, News, Positivity, Profiles in Black History
Gwen Jimmere had just $32 in the bank! What would you do in that situation? You’d laugh if we suggested you start a business but that is what Gwen did and it was the best decision of her life. Gwen had been laid off from her corporate gig, she was going through...
by Freddie Ra | Mar 27, 2020 | Culture
A people with no reverence for their past have no future. The African story is part of our collective human story. All people ought to celebrate these important dates in world history. Successful societies reinforce a narrative of their success and struggle through...
