Round-the-clock curfew in Maiduguri is relaxed as Nigerian military claims gains in battle against Boko Haram fighters.
Will Smith to David Letterman: ‘I Can’t Swim’
May 21, 2013 | Posted by
Actor Will Smith opens up to talk show host Dave Letterman about his biggest weakness.
More Black Women in Brazil Choosing the Curly Hair Option
May 21, 2013 | Posted by
Brazil’s economic growth has seen women’s purchasing power become a lot stronger over the past twenty years. The success of the Beleza Natural institute in Rio, which specializes in curly and wavy hair, illustrates the purchasing power of this new middle class.
Miguel Explains Kick to Fan’s Face During Performance at Awards Show
May 20, 2013 | Posted by
Miguel was definitely the performance of the night after the soulful crooner managed to kick two of his female fans in the head during a terrible miscalculated attempt at a jump over the audience pit at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards. If you were wondering why your Instagram has been filled with Miguel memes, vine [...]
Europeans Invest in African Art Amid Austerity
May 20, 2013 | Posted by
Kenyan artwork is going under the hammer for the first time at a major auction house in London. It is one of the latest signs that people affected by the economic crisis in Europe are increasingly turning to African art for less expensive work. In recent years, international buyers have invested millions of dollars in [...]
Kanye West Performs ‘Black Skinhead,’ ‘New Slaves’ on ‘SNL
May 19, 2013 | Posted by
The night after launching his track “New Slaves” with a film projection on the outside of 66 buildings around the world, Kanye West returned to Saturday Night Live with more new music, and all of his fury intact. West opened by debuting another unreleased new song, “Black Skinheads.” Set against a spare thumping drum track, [...]
Behind the Story: Boko Haram and The Battle For Nigeria’s North
May 18, 2013 | Posted by
The Nigerian army is back on the offensive. Its target: the armed group Boko Haram. And this time it is determined to defeat them. Nigerian troops have deployed fighter jets, helicopter gunships and thousands of soldiers to take back territory the group seized in northeastern Nigeria. This week, President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of [...]
Rise of Africa’s Women of Power
May 18, 2013 | Posted by
Across the world, women make up about half the population yet they never come close to holding 50 percent of the positions of power in any government. In the US, only six out of 50 states have a female governor. In Africa, there are only two female presidents, out of 54 African Union member states. [...]
Coke, Pepsi in Brand War Fueled by Brazil’s Coconut Water
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
As part of “The Real Brazil” special series, Trish Regan reports on how a cheap, bland (but oddly refreshing) Rio beach drink has broken into the American market, and set off a brand war between beverage giants Coke and Pepsi.
Are Memes of Black Interviewees Racist?
May 17, 2013 | Posted by
Are viral memes like Charles Ramsey and Sweet Brown lighthearted snapshots of popular culture or racist caricatures of African-Americans?
