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Posted in: Global Matters, Pop Culture, QOTD, Race and IdentityComments: One commentTags: Africa, Hip-Hop, QOTD, Rick Ross
WATCH: Is Rick Ross Exploiting Nigeria in 'Hold Me Back'? [VIDEO]
Facebook and Twitter have erupted with critiques of Rick Ross' "Hold Me Back" video, which was shot in Nigeria. By showcasing slums in the backdrop of his opulent verbal imagery, is Rick Ross exploiting Nigeria? Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Life.Style, Politics & PoliciesComments: No commentsTags: Africa, Politics & Policies, Race & Identity
Invisible Children Releases KONY 2012 Sequel: 'Beyond Famous' [VIDEO]
Invisible Children has debuted Part II to Kony 2012 called "Beyond Famous," which seeks to give greater detail, respond to viral video's backlash and remind viewers about the April 20th "Cover the Night" movement. Read morePosted in: Class & Economy, Global Matters, Opinions, Politics & PoliciesComments: 12 commentsTags: Africa, Politics & Policies, Race & Identity, Solome Lemma
You Don't Have My Vote: On Invisible Children's #Kony2012
KONY 2012 is a film and campaign by Invisible Children that aims to make Joseph Kony famous. I appreciate the organization’s commitment to the issue and can see its good intent, but I strongly question the group’s approach, strategy, and work. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Life, Life.Style, Race and IdentityComments: 3 commentsTags: Africa, Videos
Stuff African Americans Say to Africans [VIDEO]
This is a parody based on Kyle Humphrey and Graydon Sheppard's "Sh*t Girls Say" that highlights statements that African Americans often make to Africans. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Opinions, Politics & PoliciesComments: One commentTags: Africa, Islam, Politics & Policies, Wilmer Leon
Muammar Gaddafi's Death Begs More Questions Than It Answers
Whether you believe that Muammar Gaddafi was a corrupt dictator or a leader who worked to provide the highest standard of living on the African continent, the U.S.-backed NATO invasion of Libya was unjust, unlawful, and immoral. Read moreExclusive Interview: Isaiah Washington
Urban Cusp recently spoke with Isaiah Washington, the award winning actor, author and activist to discuss his new memoir, dual citizenship, DNA testing, Black America's ties to Africa, and the controversy that still hovers over his stardom. Read morePosted in: Class & Economy, Global Matters, Opinions, Pop CultureComments: 3 commentsTags: Africa, Ajani Husbands, Famine, Media
Giving Somalia the 'Samsung Experience'
While donating to relief efforts are presented as an inconvenience and hassle, consumer products are branded as "must haves" that enhance our lifestyles. What if we were made to see charitable giving in the same way? Read morePosted in: Global Matters, QOTD, ReligionComments: One commentTags: Africa, Famine, Fear, Islam, War
QOTD: Will Islamophobia Make Us Apathetic to Somalia?
"I cried today. I saw you fallen face down and then dragged away. And when I told the world, none would bat an eye. They say since you know how to kill, you should learn to die." -Hip-Hop artist K'naan Read morePosted in: Class & Economy, Global Matters, Life.StyleComments: No commentsTags: Africa, Economic Class, Service, Theodore Guidry, Travel
Pt. 2: The Morehouse to Mali Series
Drake’s song “Successful” takes on a completely different meaning as I spend these months in Mali than when I first heard it in Atlanta two weeks prior to my graduation from Morehouse College. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Life.Style, Race and IdentityComments: One commentTags: Africa, Service, Theodore Guidry, Travel
Pt. 1: The Morehouse to Mali Series
Being a black American in Africa amidst the Obama era, I thought that things would be different somehow, as I see how his name and image adorns almost everything. But stereotypical conceptions remain the same. Read morePosted in: Global Matters, Rahiel's BlogComments: 6 commentsTags: Africa, Families, Rahiel Tesfamariam, War
