The way that we discuss the experiences of black immigrants to the United States is to construct a narrative of economic success, which is then contrasted against the persistent wealth and income gap … [Read more...]
Do The Experiences of African Immigrants Prove That Culture Determines Success In America?
July 23, 2012 By
“Call Me Kuchu”: LGBT Rights in Uganda
July 17, 2012 By
. Every year, I try to take advantage of both the African and Human Rights Watch Film Festivals. This summer I went to see the New York premiere of a documentary entitled Call … [Read more...]
Health and Safety at work in Kenya
July 4, 2012 By
Recently Kenya lost its Minister of Internal Security along with his assistant minister and other state officials in a helicopter crash in Ngong Forest. They were on an official trip aboard a … [Read more...]
The Importance of Story and Memory
July 2, 2012 By
"If people see the way I dress they might think, 'Oh, you're a thug,' but look at my report card. I've got nothing but As and Bs since the second grade." Siraji Hassan is part of a new American … [Read more...]
Climate Change or too much rain? #tweepshelpbududa
July 1, 2012 By
We have had an update from the young people working with the Ugandan Red Cross to aid the victims of the mudslides in NE Uganda. Please help us help them by making a donation at … [Read more...]
Summer Fashion Accessories Made in Africa
June 27, 2012 By
Summer is finally here and this year we are especially spoilt for choice in terms of activities to choose from, Wimbledon Tennis is currently under way in SW 19, straight after that the Olympics … [Read more...]
African Diaspora and Development Day (AD3) 2012
June 25, 2012 By
The New African Philanthropy Are you... A young person of African heritage aged between 18 and 35? Eager to work or start a business in Africa? Interested in contributing money, time and … [Read more...]
Should Africa Lean East or West?
June 25, 2012 By
With China banging on Africa’s doors, the debate on whether Africa should lean towards the East or the West continues in many African nations. This long standing debate that is not new to the … [Read more...]
Just Listen for 5 Minutes..
June 8, 2012 By
I am so shamefaced as I have been one of the most inept bloggers on this site since November last year. No excuses but trying to launch a new business for women of colour and by women of colour to be … [Read more...]
Waiting for the Day
June 1, 2012 By
Anticipating and waiting for the day’s first ray of sunshine to touch your face just as it rises over the horizon is the best way to start the day. Feeling … [Read more...]
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