Ibram X. Kendi: This Is the Black Renaissance

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  12 minutes  |  2385 words  |  Tandra Barner

A young woman came up to the microphone after another student had had his turn. I was book touring for Stamped From the Beginning at a historically Black university in Dover, Del. Looking freshman young, her darker skin curled around a nervous face. Or a curious one? “Have you ever thought about cutting your hair?” she asked matter-of-factly. My locs hung down my back as still and suspended as the room. [Read More]

Ikea is selling a world map that is missing New Zealand

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  60 words  |  Kelle Repass

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Ive lost many corps members to night journeys - NYSC DG, Ahmed laments

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  3 minutes  |  427 words  |  Patria Henriques

Ahmed, at a working visit to the Kaduna State NYSC temporary orientation camp on Tuesday, reminded the corps members the dangers in night journeys, adding that they sometime lead to the loss of lives. ADVERTISEMENT “I have harped on avoiding of night journeys in every NYSC camp and I find my self, my first priority is safety of your lives. “If you take the decision to embark on night journey, remember the dangers associated with it and rethink, your lives are precious to us too. [Read More]

Jeffrey M. Rothbard | Time

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  37 words  |  Martina Birk

How Did the University of Pennsylvania Become a Party School?

The environment at Penn does not seem to have changed so radically that it would reach the Playboy pinnacle

By Jeffrey M. Rothbard October 29, 2014

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Jellyfish Invade Pacific Northwest Beaches

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  109 words  |  Kelle Repass

April 18, 2015 12:16 PM EDT Beach-goers beware. Millions of jellyfish are washing up on the shores of beaches in Washington and Oregon, CNN reports. It is not unusual for the bluish-purple species called Velella velalla to turn up in the spring, but a sail fin on their body usually keeps them away from the shore. This spring, though, their sails were no match for the wind. The species, also known as “purple sailor,” has stinging cells that are not seriously harmful to humans, but the Oregon State website warns it’s best to avoid rubbing your eyes after touching them or walking barefoot through them on the beach. [Read More]

Kanye West spotted dancing to Mystro's 'Immediately' jam with Wizkid [Video]

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  98 words  |  Patria Henriques

The global rap act was spotted enjoying the African sound in an Instagram video showing he is in Africa. It was a moment of instant head bobbing for the American rapper while listening to the song in company of music executive, Bankuli who shared a video via Instagram. Bakuli, whose location read Uganda, was able to capture Ye in his time of discovering Mystro's dope jam. ADVERTISEMENT [Read More]

Kate Bowler on Her Cancer Diagnosis and Her Faith

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  4 minutes  |  762 words  |  Patria Henriques

Kate Bowler was diagnosed with incurable stage four cancer at age 35. But Bowler calls herself an incurable optimist. The professor of Christian history at Duke University and expert in the prosperity gospel tradition wrote a new memoir, Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved, and explores how to live when facing death. She talks with TIME about how she has changed as a parent and professor since her diagnosis, how Christianity has both failed and saved her, and why she still believes in miracles. [Read More]

Kayode Kasum's 'Something Like Gold' lands official release date

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  207 words  |  Martina Birk

Something Like Gold tells the love story of a lady who finds love again after being stood up during her wedding. She must now navigate a new life after her father's wealth is seized. The trailer teased a romance movie which is expected to ignite love. It is directed by Kasum, who is known for his directorial work on This Lady Called Life, Soole and Obara'M. The movie is produced by Sandra Okunzuwa also plays the lead role. [Read More]

KCee teases 'Ojapiano' remix featuring Odumodublvck

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  190 words  |  Kelle Repass

The veteran hitmaker is set to release his new album titled 'Mr. Versatile' on July 26, 2024. The 20-track album will feature guest appearances from Ivorian star Didi B, Indian Afro-fusing sensation Kanika Kapoor, and Nigerian stars Oxlade, Teni, and Skiibii. Other guest appearances on the album include rapper Odumodublvck and Tanzanian superstar Diamond Platnumz who both appear on the second remix of his hit single 'Ojapiano'. ADVERTISEMENT [Read More]

Life-Threatening Storm Headed for California: What to Know

 Posted on August 20, 2024  |  1 minutes  |  213 words  |  Tandra Barner

February 29, 2024 10:30 PM EST A dangerous storm is on its way to California’s winter resort region, bringing “life-threatening” conditions and a potential to dump more than 12 feet (3.7 meters) of snow. A blizzard warning is in effect from Thursday through Sunday for Northern California, including the Lake Tahoe resort area in the Sierra Nevada, where wind and blowing snow will make travel treacherous, the National Weather Service said. [Read More]