Our third and final installment of our popular Bold & Fearless Notable Africans Series is an incredible source of inspiration, information and motivation to pursue your own dreams. Many thanks to our friends at Konnect...
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This next installment of the 30 Most Notable Africans of 2014 is just as inspiring as the first. Read on to see how Africans are, slowly but surely, changing the perception of what the world...
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Now in its second year, our popular Bold & Fearless Notable Series Africans (aka BFNA30) is once again bringing you Africa’s best and brightest! We’re committed to showcasing positive stories of Africans on the continent...
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A few weeks ago, I was at lunch with a new business contact—an older African American woman—discussing a project we would be collaborating on. When we met, she only knew my first name. From the...
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In a previous post, I discussed how—despite centuries of ignorance and negative imagery—Africa's narrative is changing for the better. President Obama's US Africa Leaders Summit is further proof that the change is overdue and inevitable,...
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A few days ago, I returned from my first NAACP Convention which was hosted in Las Vegas. Granted, there has been much talk recently about the relevance, or lack thereof, of Historically Black Institutions (HBIs)...
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I write about Africa. A lot. I need to. There are still too many misconceptions about this vast continent that (unbeknownst to many) fuels a good chunk of the world economy. Just check your electronics,...
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A couple of years ago, I was sitting on my front doorstep enjoying a beautiful day outside with my sister while our kids were running around my front yard. In mid-conversation, we were interrupted by...
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In the spirit of Alex Haley’s Roots, the much talked-about film, 12 Years A Slave, brings to life the autobiography of Solomon Northup, a free Black man from New York who was kidnapped in 1841...
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