5 tips for surviving in an increasingly uncertain world

BY JELENA KECMANOVIC A recent study showed that North Americans are becoming less tolerant of uncertainty. The U.S. presidential impeachment inquiry has added another layer of uncertainty to an already unstable … Read More

African Americans who served in Obama’s administration denounce Trump’s racism

In response to Donald Trump’s incendiary tweets of this week in which he launched a vicious attack on four congresswomen of color, going as far as to tell them to … Read More

Trump barking again from his racist hole

BY SOUMANOU SALIFOU Sadly enough, the despicable fraud that rose to the presidency of our beloved United States of America two and a half years ago with help from our … Read More

The seven things new leaders need to do to fix South Africa

BY DIRK BRAND South Africa’s new national government and nine new provincial executives have taken office following recent elections. They all have a huge job to do, and it cannot be business … Read More

From reprimanding Rep. Omar to a broad anti-hate vote: the beginning of the end of double-standard in Washington?

BY SOUMANOU SALIFOU Just minutes ago, the U.S. House of Representatives now led by a Democratic majority overwhelmingly passed an anti-hate resolution triggered by statements made over the past two … Read More

How to say ‘I’m sorry,’ whether you’ve appeared in a racist photo, harassed women or just plain screwed up

BY LISA LEOPOLD I’m sorry.” These two words may seem simple, but the ability to express them when you’re in the wrong is anything but – particularly for those in … Read More

The 2018 mid-terms: Act One of the anti-Trump-insurgency voting block

BY SOUMANOU SALIFOU Living up to his reputation, Donald Trump rudely cut off a reporter who, during his rare newsconference on Wednesday following the mid-term elections, was about to ask … Read More

FALSE NARRATIVE OF “AFRICA RISING”

BY TONY KWAME ANSAH, JR. There is a popular modern-day phrase going around about “Africa Rising.” A narrative saying that the African continent is now emerging and progressing to greater … Read More

When the poor sponsor the rich: Rwanda and Arsenal FC

BY FILIP REYNTJENS Rwanda keeps surprising. Recently the Rwandan Development Board signed a sleeve sponsoring deal with London Premier League club, Arsenal. Over a three-year period, the 200 sq centimetre ad “Visit … Read More