Africa Day, celebrated every May 25, marks the founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union) in 1963. It serves as a time to recognize the continent’s progress and potential, its dynamism and the depth of its inventiveness and cultures while recognising each nation’s challenges. Africa is known as the world’s second-largest […]
Read MoreLiberia was founded in 1822 as an outpost for returning freed slaves from the Americas. It’s a country situated in West Africa, bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea and the Ivory Coast. The official language of Liberia is English but the majority of the population speaks one of 29 African languages of the Niger-Congo language family. […]
Read MoreThe Organization of American States has recently come under pressure to help quash gang violence in Haiti as a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police in the troubled Caribbean country has severely struggled with a lack of funds and personnel. U.S. Department of State officials attending an OAS meeting on Haiti’s security crisis strongly believe […]
Read MoreColorado Gov. Jared Polis recently vetoed a bill that was seen in many circles as the most anticipated veto of this year’s legislative session which would have repealed a requirement for a second election to form a union, a provision that’s unique to the state. The veto was expected though, as Polis, a Democrat, had […]
Read MoreDenver’s plans for its climate change program has recently been called into question following the findings of a recent audit. Taxpayer money, which was specifically raised for climate projects, may have been diverted and misused by city agencies, leaving the effectiveness of funded projects in serious doubt. As reported by the Denver Auditor’s Office, Timothy […]
Read MoreDemocrats, nonprofit advocates and health providers from across Colorado recently slammed U.S. Rep. Gabe Evans’ vote in favor of a Republican plan to reduce Medicaid spending by an estimated $625 billion over the next 10 years. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce advanced the plan — part of a sweeping GOP budget package that […]
Read More2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII and the Colorado Freedom Memorial will be honoring the Greatest Generation at the annual Colorado Remembers ceremony on May 24th. Highlights of this year’s remembrance ceremony will include a military flyover, a ceremonial laying of wreaths featuring the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard, tolling of […]
Read MoreTwo years ago, Colorado made headlines as the fastest-growing state for Black immigrants, with 400 percent growth from 2000 to 2019, according to a Pew Research Center report. Nationwide, the Caribbean still accounts for the largest share of immigrants, but there has been growing diversity from African countries, with a 348 percent increase from Kenya, […]
Read MoreSeun Kuti is a Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter renowned for his captivating performances and socially conscious music. He is the youngest son of the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti and has spent most of his life preserving and extending his father’s political and musical legacy as the leader of his father’s former band Egypt […]
Read MoreThe 11th edition Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held in Lagos, Nigeria recently and the event attracted a galaxy of stars from across the continent. The star-studded night which took place at the Eko Hotel and Suites and hosted by IK Osakioduwa, celebrated excellence in African film and television, honouring achievements across 28 […]
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