Tag Archives: Africa

HW Pick: ‘Building Tomorrow’ Today (video)

Classroom space is desperately needed in the world’s youngest country: Uganda has a median age of 15. The nonprofit Building Tomorrow founds much-needed primary schools through special partnerships with local Ugandans. Continue reading

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AFRICA & The Diaspora, A “GATHERING” for Critical Conversation Dialogue Strategy

africa kids The purpose of the Gathering is to heighten awareness and present the truth, which mainstream media and governments fail to do, concerning the mortal conflicts, crises and tensions in Africa and their affects on Africa’s descendants, their children and the future of humanity.  Continue reading

African Diaspora World Tourism Awards and Travel Expo to be Held in Atlanta

Dr-Julius-GarveyThe online magazine AfricanDiasporaTourism.com (ADT) in association with the AD King Foundation will present the African Diaspora World Tourism Awards & Travel Show Expo in Atlanta, Ga. (USA) on April 26-28, 2013. Continue reading

‘A Man’s Story’ Ozwald Boateng’s Swag (video)

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Tailor to Hollywood’s A-list, and a superstar in his own right, Ozwald Boateng is a dynamic force of energy, passion and colour. Continue reading

HW Pick: ‘Losing You,’ By Solange With The Sapeurs on Haarlem Avenue (video)

Looks like Solange Knowles was inspired by the Sapeurs on Haarlem Avenue in Africa for her latest video. Continue reading

Actress, Gabourey Sidibe Shines Light on Africa with AfroPop

Gabourey Sidibe PhotoHarlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo

Actress, Gabourey Sidibe is ready to take on one of her most important roles to date as host of AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange, a documentary series highlighting contemporary life, art and pop culture in the African Diaspora. Continue reading

HW Pick: AFRIKA21 At Brooklyn Museum: A Night of Fashion, Film, & Music

african-weekly-inspirationTo Celebrate The 21st Century Sights and Sound of The Continent, Society HAE Hosts ‘AFRIKA21 @ Brooklyn Museum’ As Part of Brooklyn Museum?s Target First Saturday Programming
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HW Pick: Ancient Nubia, African Kingdoms on the Nile With Chester Higgiins

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For most of the modern world, ancient Nubia seems an unknown and enigmatic land. Only a handful of archaeologists have studied its history or unearthed the Nubian cities, temples, and cemeteries that once dotted the landscape of southern Egypt and northern Sudan. Continue reading

HW Pick: Self-Taught African Teen Wows M.I.T.

15-Year-Old Kelvin Doe is an engineering whiz living in Sierra Leone who scours the trash bins for spare parts, which he uses to build batteries, generators and transmitters. Continue reading

Harlem Townhouse Brimming With Art

For Doug Werner, moving from his three-family home in Harlem will be a pain. In addition to having to pack the usual possessions that make up a home, he also has to deal with his collection of more than 100 portraits, statues and numerous stuffed animals. Continue reading