Student faces deportation to Liberia, where she has never lived
Yatta Kiazolu moved to Los Angeles from Delaware to pursue her dream of obtaining a Ph.D. in history at UCLA. But as she approaches her final year of…
If in America: How to help Cyclone Idai victims in Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe
Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi said on Monday the death toll from Cyclone Idai could surpass 1,000 in his country alone. 90 percent of Beira, which is the fourth…
Hundreds gather to bid farewell to Erastus Onchwari in Minnesota memorial
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – A late Kenyan-American Minnesota businessman who died in his sleep was remembered as a “visionary” by family and friends during an open-casket public memorial…
Lupita Nyong’o confirms ‘Americanah’ film adaptation is happening soon
Lupita Nyong’o, who purchased the film rights to Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Americanah’ in 2014, has confirmed…
Meet the artists of Afropop South by Southwest showcase
On Friday, March 15, at the Palm Door in Austin, TX, Afropop is hosting its…
Habib Koite will perform in St. Paul on March 9 but not with Bassekou Kouyate
Bassekou Kouyate and his musicians were scheduled to join Habib Koite for two shows at…
Mali’s Habib Koite and Bassekou Kouyate to perform in Saint Paul
One of Mali’s most renowned musicians and great guitarists, Habib Koite, makes a return visit…
Soweto Gospel Choir takes home another Grammy
The Soweto Gospel Choir took home the Grammy Award for “Best World Music Album”, for…
