News
New Housing Connect Website is Live: Take Advantage
2500 affordable housing units are going online on the new website this summer
COVID-19 has hurt New York City’s economy very badly. The Big Apple...
Tying Knots? NYC Government Will Preside Over Your Wedding
Although New York City is in Phase 4 of reopening, weddings must follow strict rules to avoid a virus super-spreader
Time and time again we...
Nigeria Biko – At Least It Did Something!
When a government of another country sends out airplanes to rescue its citizens from a war zone, you feel jealous if you are not...
Will Trump Get Black Votes In 2020?
During a televised press conference with the Prime minister of Pakistan, President Donald Trump stated that he had eliminated racial tension in the United...
Youth One and Youth Two: Nigerian Protests
On the End SARS protest in Nigeria, the streets of many Nigerian cities have been flooded with chaos following the Nigerian youth protest against...
Beyonce’s “Lion King: The Gift” Is a Love Letter to Africa
Lion King: The Gift features original tracks from Beyonce as well as songs from African artists.
There's also a
collaboration with superstars like Jay-Z, Childish Gambino,...
NYC Local
NYC Mayor Dropped the Presidential Race!
The Mayor of New York City, Mayor De Blasio announced yesterday that he's dropping out of the US Presidential race. He's not yet saying...
NYC MAYOR DE BLASIO SIGNS SAFE STREETS BILL INTO LAW
From the Office of the Mayor of New York City:
Mayor Bill de Blasio signed new safe streets legislation into law yesterday. It's the...
Wednesday- Updates from Africa With Ola Oluwaseun
Ola delivers latest news from Africa. Namibia's incumbent President re-elected. An America rapper heads to Nigeria to perform this holiday. There's more - ...
Bucket List Ideas: 35 Things Every Black Man Must Do Before...
It is a norm for most young black men to brainstorm on bucket list ideas at some point in their early/mid 20s. These ideas,...
House Democrats Commence Impeachment Process
The House democrats are reportedly finally coming together behind the impeachment move of Trump. They filed a paper work that demanded for the release...
Mayor De Blasio Moves to Close Two Public Schools in the...
A Public Student in the Bronx Self-Reported Covid-19
From the office of the Mayor of New York City:
“This morning, we are closing two...
How To
How Immigrants Can File An Employment Discrimination Charge — Part 1
#MondayLawSeries
African Immigrants are faced with diverse kinds of discrimination in the US. And most times, immigrants are marginalized because they look or sound different....
Simple Tips on How to Grow Your Black American Hair Fast
Treat your natural black hair right, and you surely would be happy with the end result. Most of us make use of harsh chemicals...
How to Set and Stick to Your Goals
We are already in the fifth month of the year. And if you're like most people, you're probably wondering why you've not achieved your...
How to Boost Your Productivity at Work
Have you felt
unsatisfied by the end of the day?
You start the day on
a high tone, but at the end of the day, you discover...
How to Live in the United States as a New Immigrant
There has been a substantial rise in the number of immigrants living in the United States. This means that there are more new immigrants...
Homeless Shelters in NYC that immigrants can take advantage of
As an immigrant living in the City of New York, it is a fact that one will start by earning a low income upon...
Opinions
5 African Female Presidents Who Changed Africa
The transition of Africa from the colonial way of ruling to the independent leadership style did not occur overnight. It involved a lot of...
Germany Needs To Provide Reparations For Namibia – Will It?
Between 1904 and 1908, Germany conducted one of the most horrific genocides of the 20th century. While western history books tend to focus on...
The Death Of Chadwick Boseman: Black Panther Actor Dies Of Colon...
On Friday 28th August 2020, Chadwick Boseman, star of the disruptive Black Panther movie, passed away. The 43-year-old American actor bravely but unsuccessfully battled...
Comparing the experience of Africans living in India versus the experience...
The level of interaction between regions has been on the
increase over the years. Africa gets to interact with other parts of the world
in the...
6 Fun facts you probably didn’t know about Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is undisputedly one of the greatest singers to have ever lived. She is a musician who continues to be a great motivation...
Consider these 6 Points Before Quitting!
Do you know that 83% of US workers suffer from work related stress? And more than 43% employees say that their employers don’t care...
Food & Recipes
How to prepare Homemade Tasty Plantain Chips
Plantains belong to the banana family. They are starchy with low sugar. An average plantain is loaded with about 220 calories, fiber, carbohydrates, and...
Kapenta Recipe, Health Benefits, and Selection Tips
For those who probably have never heard of Kapenta, it is a small nutritious fish species which is populary known as ndaga or dagaa....
Vegan Orange Cookies Recipe| Vegan Dessert Recipe
If you are one of those people who are used to sweet treats with high sugar levels, then you need to try vegan orange...
Omu Tou Recipe| Ghanaian Cuisine
Omu Tuo is a Ghanaian delicacy that is usually prepared with rice. But one thing that makes it unique from any other regular rice...
Dziwala Recipe |Malawian African Fried Grasshoppers
Dziwala is a traditional dish enjoyed in Malawi. The
delicacy is prepared using grasshoppers, onions, and tomatoes. Research has
shown that adding grasshoppers to your diet...
Hoppin’ John Recipe: Afro-Caribean Cuisine- A Must Eat For New Year
Hoppin’ John is one of the most popular dishes which are consumed on New Year. The dish is usually prepared with black-eyed peas and...
