Oprah Defends Herself Against Critics Who Called Her “Culturally Ignorant” After India Special
by Yvette Carnell The “Queen of All Media” has walked a rocky road after leaving her daytime talk show. First came the ups and downs at her OWN network, and now comes the backlash from her special on India. Oprah’s special on India aired in the U.S. back in April, but it only aired in India [...]
How Ola Orekunrin Became a Doctor at 21 and Went on to Found West Africa’s First Air Ambulance Service
So much has happened in her life that you would not believe she is just 26 years old. Hers is synonymous with innovation, success and excellence. It started with a resignation from a high-flying job in England, and relocation to Nigeria. So determined to make a difference in medical practice, Dr Ola Orekunrin decided to [...]
As Euro Flounders, African Economy to Grow 4.5% in 2012
Europe is in crisis. Greek’s real debt to GDP ratio is upwards of 400%, and it’s not the only European country swimming in debt. Many countries in Africa, however, have largely recovered from the 2009 crisis and are expected to experience growth in 2012. “Africa’s economy should see a rebound in 2012 after popular uprisings [...]
Colorism: Archaic, a Hot Mess and Worse for Dark-Skinned Women
In a reflection on the recent flap about India.Arie’s alleged skin bleaching, Essence‘s Janelle Harris says that complexion craziness is tough on everyone but especially painful for darker black women — and it’s our collective responsibility to put a stop to it. … We also have an often undertapped power as Black women [...]
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