2015 Academy Awards – Lack of Africans at the Oscars
Now that the 87th Academy Award Winners for the 2015 Oscar has been announced, celebrity gossip shows are gearing up for a next morning coverage of the event from the red carpet to the after party. Jokes will be made about Neil Patrick Harris underwear moment, Lady Gaga clean look performance, and people will mention the amazing performance of the oscar-winning song “Glory” from Selma.
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As a naturalized African American (originally from the Congo Democratic in Central Africa), I realized that this wonderful day (along with many others to come) could not have been possible if a certain group of people stood up for my future, knowing for sure that they might not get a taste of it as they confront unthinkable injustice and ideology rooted in the American society.
MISS AFRICA USA GOES INTERNATIONAL – CELEBRATING 10TH ANNIVERSARY
This year Miss Africa USA Pageant celebrates 10 years of empowering young women as Leaders and Goodwill Ambassadors. It’s a milestone, a history we are very proud of, having mentored over 2000 young women who have gone through the Pageant.
Happy New Year 2015
Happy New Year 2015! What to Expect for the upcoming year from our blog. Find out here.
Knowing Your Financial Stats To Get out of Debt
Think about this scenario: You get a chance to share a dinner meeting with Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. During the event, Bill proposes to pay your debt in full, only if you know how much you’re currently in Debt. To make it interesting, Warren joins the conversation and propose to double your Net Worth if you know your value. You only need to be within +/- 10% of your actual numbers.
African of the Week: Rhode Bath-Schéba MAKOUMBOU
Rhode Bath-Schéba MAKOUMBOU , Painter / Sculptor
Born on August 29, 1976 in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. As a child her father, painter David MAKOUMBOU, initiated her in the art of painting. She really engaged in art since 1989.
NORA NDEMAZIA CROWNED MISS CAMEROON USA 2014
23 Yrs Old Nora Ndemazia was crowned Miss Cameroon USA on April 5 2015 at the Hampton Conference Center with hundreds of Cameroonians and Friends of Cameroon witnessing the spectacular event.
African of The Week: Hakeem Kae Kazim
Hakeem Kae-Kazim rose to fame in the Oscar Nominated film Hotel Rwanda playing George Rutugunda. This talented actor has an impressive list of credits and grew a huge fan base when he played the villain Colonel Dubaku in Fox’s series 24. He went on to play in many of Hollywood’s prime time TV shows and Blockbusters including X-Men: Wolverine and Pirates of the Caribbean. Now he is to star in STARZ much awaited new series, Michael Bay’s original Black Sails.
Midwest Fashion Week in Indianapolis – Spring 2014 Events
INDIANAPOLIS, February 27, 2014—At a time when most are looking forward to spring trends of the coming season, Indianapolis-based Midwest Fashion Week is gearing up for its week-long events that will showcase regional, national and international designers’ fall/winter 2014 collections. The much anticipated events are returning to the Circle City, March 15-22 with a full schedule.
African of the Week: Serge Ibaka
The Oklahoma City Thunder is certainly one of the top NBA Basketball team at the moment, featuring great and rising stars such as Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and our African player of the week: Serge Ibaka.