Black Celebrity Philanthropists Who Support Africa
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Archive for January, 2011
Arts & Culture
Current Events
Egyptian Protests Escalate
The protests in Cairo and the Suez against President Hosni Mubarak are escalating, as police forces battle protesters who are defying curfews and are taking to the streets.
Current Events
New Human Rights Watch Report on Cote d’Ivoire
While the international media has referenced increasing violence in Cote d’Ivoire following the disputed elections between incumbent president Laurent Gbagbo and Alassane Ouattara, details have been sparse.
Current Events
Next Up: Egypt’s Revolution
Cairo is in the midst of a rise of protests similar to those of Tunisia’s, as citizens voice their opposition towards the rule of President Hosni Mubarak.
Current Events
Nicolas Kristof and Win-A-Trip 2011
Nicolas Kristof, an op-ed columnist for the New York Times, is launching his annual Win-A-Trip contest.
Business & Finance
Events: Stanford Africa Forum, January 29th
On Saturday, January 29th, Stanford University will host its fifth annual Stanford Africa Forum. This year, the conference will explore entrepreneurship and development in Africa.
Current Events
New Partnership between American and Nigerian States
The United States’ Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Nigeria’s Rivers and Delta States have agreed to a unique collaboration that is intended to produce benefits for both countries.
Arts & Culture
Artists to Watch: The GTW and Danny Brusco
The GTW and Danny Brusco are two rappers with connections to both America and Africa, musically and personally.
Travel
Discovering Rwanda: A Visit From the Heart
A father visits his son, a Peace Corps volunteer, in Rwanda, and blogs about his experiences in Kigali and beyond.
Current Events
Update: Tunisia’s Revolution
More news gathering, from the past weekend and today: updates on the establishment and fracturing of Tunisia’s new government.
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