Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI- As Haiti’s central bank reported a 10-year high in inflation, thousands of Haitians demonstrated around the Caribbean country to protest rampant crime and soaring consumer prices. In Port-au-Prince and some other areas, protesters set up burning barricades, angry that businesses could close due to a shortage of gasoline and diesel. Following a […]
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Avellon Williams LA PAZ, BOLIVIA- Did you know Afro-Bolivians are still around today? They are Bolivian people of Sub-Saharan African heritage in South America; descendants of Black slaves transported to the Americas via the middle passage. Landlocked between Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil, Bolivia is often ignored by its South American neighbors, but it’s an undeniable gem. This country is home to majestic […]
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Avellon Williams The continent of Africa is home to many beautiful women from diverse cultural backgrounds. A plethora of African women has successfully changed the way people perceive beauty and the African woman. Many of these women have dispelled stereotypes that others thought they knew about African women. In terms of beauty and elegance, African women can […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO- Among the products we use every day, Shea butter is an essential component. It is found in virtually all cosmetics and medicines. The Shea tree, also called Vitellaria paradoxa, produces Shea butter. For centuries now, people across the world have been using Shea butter but have you ever wondered how this gift […]
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Avellon Williams PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD – The tiny island of Trinidad and Tobago is home to a huge street food thriving culture. There’s something to whet your appetite in Trinidad, whether it’s Indian-inspired curries, tropical Caribbean fruits, or African flavors. You can get street food for breakfast, to cool off in the afternoon sun, or the […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – There has long been a tradition among MEN that they wear the pants and have the final word at home. “To wear the pants” means to be the person in the relationship who is in control and makes decisions. This position is often bolstered by men who say, “wives, submit […]
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Avellon Williams PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI – It continues to be risky for Haitians seeking asylum in the United States (US) to be expelled and sent back to a country in crisis. The capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, has emerged as a battlefield for armed groups. Thousands of people have fled their homes, and basic services are hard to […]
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Avellon Williams JOHANNESBURG- The picture above shows a vulture and a starving child and is a landmark piece of photography by Kevin Carter. During the Sudanese famine in 1993, the photograph became known as “The Struggling Girl.” Because Britain decided to slow down Sudan’s industrialization efforts during its early colonial years, Sudan has always had an enormous budget […]
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Avellon Williams Whenever you attend an African traditional event, you are sure to notice the elegant, colorful display of traditional African clothing. In addition to enhancing the already energetic scenes, this often adds an extra layer of color and elegance. There is no doubt that traditional African clothing represents one of-if not the biggest symbols […]
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Avellon Williams TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – She is so captivating because of her fierceness, authenticity, and charm. Actress, activist, and award-winning playwright Danai Jekesai Gurira is a Zimbabwean-American. Born on Valentine’s day February 14, 1978, in Iowa, USA (Grinnell City), Danai Gurira is currently 44 years old. Educators, her father Roger Gurira is a professor, and her mother Josephine Gurira […]
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