AFCON 2025 Controversy, What Went Wrong?
It should have ended on the pitch. Instead, the story of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final has stretched far beyond ninety minutes, extra time, and even the trophy lift.
“The Reality Here is Very Different From What a Lot of People Back Home Think”
Owomitola, who currently lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, shares the realities many newcomers face, from adapting to a new culture to navigating the weather and learning to build independence far from home. Her experience offers a window into what migration to Canada truly looks like today.
Sleep Health Crisis Affecting Black Communities in the U.S. and Africa
Sleep medicine has moved from bedside science to public health argument, and new data through March 2026 show that for many Black communities in the United States and across Africa, the problem is not simply biology but access, policy and social context.
Black Women Leaders Are Mentoring the Next Generation of African Girls
African women leaders are becoming guiding lights for millions of girls who need to see what is possible. Their mentorship is a powerful force capable of transforming lives and shaping the development of the African girl child.
For Blacks, The 810 Paradox Is Bigger Than One Credit Card Denial
A documented lived experience sits inside a longer American story: Black people can meet the standard, present the paperwork, and still find that access remains conditional.
Entertainment Roundup
From the power of women to the power of the pen, our column this week proves that most events are circularly linked in purpose: to entertain, educate, and enlighten. And so, that is why we headlined this week’s column, Entertainment Roundup. Enjoy, and we will circle back with you next week.
Funding Map for Black Women Founders
Despite being one of the fastest-growing demographics of business creators in the global economy, Black women consistently capture a fraction of a percent of venture capital funding. The significant gap between entrepreneurial ambition and actual capitalization is not due to a lack of talent. It certainly does not come from a lack of market viability. It is the direct result of a fractured system. Funding absolutely exists. However, it is often hidden within disparate government websites, private foundation portals, and closed professional networks. You need insider knowledge just to know where to look.
When Fear Runs the Meeting
Prof. Cord J. Whitaker suggests that the most influential element in many organizations right now is fear. It does not sit on the organization chart. It does not have a title. But it shows up anyway, quietly steering decisions, shaping what people will not say, deciding what to avoid, and determining how conflict is handled.
“I’m Running out of Time, I Can’t Go Back to Nigeria, But the UK Is Draining Me”
They say the grass is always greener on the other side, but for some Nigerians chasing opportunity abroad, that grass can feel like quicksand. Trying to settle as an immigrant can be challenging, especially when your visa is nearing its end, and you have no plan B.
The Rise of Black Superheroes From Comic Books to Screens
For a long time, superheroes have dominated comic books, television, and, in recent decades, the cinema. These stories repeatedly retell themes of heroism, courage, and justice in society. Yet for much of that history, Black superheroes rarely occupied the spotlight.