Roland Martin is an American journalist, syndicated columnist, and author. He was born in Houston, Texas, and is the oldest of four children. Martin attended Texas A&M University, and later graduated from Jackson State University with a degree in mass communication. His caree...
The collapse of SVB Bank and the subsequent spike in crypto prices over the past 24 hours has created a chaotic atmosphere in the financial sector. The sudden and unexpected failur...
Mansa Musa was (still has the record) the richest human being that ever lived. His wealth is almost incomparable to anyone alive – even the newest richest African, Elon Musk....
Zimbabwe is becoming increasingly well-known for its lithium resources. The country is home to the largest known lithium deposit in the world, located in the Kamativi belt. This de...
Veteran Cnn news anchor Don Lemon has been the news a lot recently for many varied reasons – all them of them have been bad. He recently had the honor to ...
Kamala Harris represents embodies three incredible achievements in one person. She is America’s first female Vice President, it’s highest ever ranki...
Yes you read that statement correctly, going by 2021 Wordbank GDP figures by country – black Americans have a greater spending power than Australia or Spa...
On March 10 2022 Bitcoin had a price of $39,411.82, a year later it had sunken as low as $15,000 USD. On that day in March, the HBO presenter on his show, accu...
Byron Allen is an interesting person to say the least, with a fascinating rags to riches story like no other. The owner of the weather channel is no stranger to history making turn...
In America, Superfund sites have been found in many poor black neighborhoods, raising significant questions about environmental justice. Superfund sites are locations that have bee...
When we think of Haiti and Portugal a few cultural similarities pop into mind – both nations have rich traditions religious adherence and very s...
In recent news we see Jay-z has beating a liquor brand in their contested lawsuit – he reportedly won a near $1 Billion dollar verdict. Also, fa...
It’s not everyday you’ll see a 9 year child try to stump the world’s most famous astrophysicist with a surprisingly smart question o...
Since the death of Stephen Hawking, Neil Degrasse Tyson has emerged as the most famous scientist alive. He is an astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, ...
Pyramids are one of the most iconic structures in the world and have been around for thousands of years. While most of us think of the great pyramids ...
About a year ago Youtube channel Veritasium did a video on a man no one has ever heard about – a scientist – that is responsible for more ...
The legend of Atlantis is one of the most enduring mysteries of our time. It is a mythical island that is believed to have existed in the Atlantic Ocean, but many believe that it may have actually been located somewhere in Africa. In this post, I will explore why the legendary Atlantis may
When you think of the wealthiest human beings ever, historical names like King Solomon from the bible or dynastic rulers like Genghis Khan come to mind. In modern times, Rockerfella, Howard Hughes – even more recently – Elon musk, Bill Gates or the Ambani family dominates the c
Bridgeton is Netflix’s second biggest original series ever, only behind the company’s other phenomenon, Squid Games. The Shonda Rhimes creation is a massive fan favourite – going into a season 3 premier perhaps this year. Even though fans and critics both adored the perio
This is quiet an old clip (but it never gets old) of Dr. Michio Kaku just beating the breaks off some cocky dude – conversationally of course – about America’s H1B Visa (genius) system. These types of Visas (used by foreign immigrants to work in the US) may not be known t
On July 13, 2013 a six female jury acquitted George Zimmerman for the death of 17 year old child, Trayvon Martin. Martin’s murder brought back a chilling reminder of the death another unarmed and innocent black teen, Emmet Till – decades earlier. The strategy employed to bring
Mansa Musa, the 14th century West African ruler of the Mali Empire, was one of the wealthiest and most powerful rulers in history. Musa was born in 1280 and became the ruler of the Mali Empire in 1312. He was known for his immense wealth and lavish spending. Mansa’s wealth was so gre
When it comes to African countries rich in culture, history, and adventure, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is near the top of the list. From breathtaking natural wonders to bustling cities full of life, there is something for everyone in this vibrant country. If you’re looking for
In the mid-2010s, a genre of music emerged that was unlike anything else yet known. Combining elements from deep house, jazz, and lounge genres with piano synths and percussive basslines creates an unmistakable soundscape. This South African derived musical style has quickly become one of
Discussions regarding the African ancestry of the Olmec people have been ongoing for centuries. This debate was catalyzed by the notable resemblance between the heads of the colossal stone sculptures found in the region, which often exhibit African features and are believed to be the repre
