More conflicting news coming out of the continent has left me scratching my head. The following information comes from Aljazeera. The Zimbabwean government has agreed to pay $3.5bn (billion) to white farmers whose land was taken away during Robert Mugabe’s presidency. Mugabe’s government evicted 4,500 white farmers and redistributed the land to 300,000 Black families…
Month: July 2020
Eritrea Hasn’t Signed Africa’s Free Trade Agreement
I came across some news that left me with more questions than clarity, so it’s only right that I share it with you all. The following information comes from Africa News. Eritrea still has not signed the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement, AfCFTA. Their Minister of Information, Yemane Meskel, stated that Eritrea’s government is advocating…
Zambian President Asks China For Debt Forgiveness
Africa’s dependence on China is why they receive so much disrespect from nationals. And recent news coming out of Zambia further supports this problem. The following information is from The China Africa Project. A spokesman for Zambia’s president, Edgar Lungu, released a statement advising that the president asked for Zambia’s debt to be canceled. It…
Do We Play The Victim?
Yes, and I say that unapologetically. Until Next Time…
Egypt Reopens Royal Carriages Museum
Greetings Everyone, There’s some interesting news coming out of Egypt that I had to share. The following information comes from Africa News. After being closed in 2001 for renovation, Egypt’s Royal Carriages Museum will reopen its doors. Set to reopen within the next two months, the museum showcases royal carriages of members of the Mohamed…
Plastic Waste To Increase By 2040
With the open discussions on pollution, I’ve become more consciously aware of how my actions affect the environment. And recent news coming out of Science and Science Alert highlights this ever-growing problem. Plastic pollution is a problem that’s growing throughout the globe, with 710 million metric tons of plastic entering aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; oceans, lakes,…
Infinite Zion Farms
Are you in the Central Florida area and in need of some delicious produce? Well, I’d recommend Infinite Zion Farms. Based in Central Florida, Infinite Zion Farms is an alliance of African American farmers that provides organic produce and nutritional education to low-income communities. Owned and operated by Zion Farms & Market, a 501(c)(3) organization,…
NFAC: Not F*cking Around Coalition
Videos floating around online introduced me to a now nationally recognized group, and it prompted me to do some research. On July 4, 2020, the Black Militia, known as the NFAC (Not F*cking Around Coalition), made their debut in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Marching into the stomping grounds of the Ku Klux Klan, the organization sent…
Zindzi Mandela Contracted COVID-19 Before Passing
Greetings All, I don’t know what rock I’ve been hiding under, but I just found out about the passing of Zindzi Mandela. The following information comes from Africa News. Zindzi Mandela, daughter of South Africa’s anti-apartheid activists Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela and Nomzamo Winnie Madikizela, passed away on July 13 at the age of 59. She…
Will The Coronavirus Vaccine Be Mandatory?
If you’ve been following this blog, then you’re aware of my feelings towards vaccines. So questioning whether or not the coronavirus vaccine will be mandatory became inevitable. And upon doing some research, I came across a history lesson from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that ties directly to COVID-19. Increased immunization rates…
Teenage Boy Given Estrogen For Behavioral Issues
I saw some extremely disturbing but not surprising news earlier and had to share. The following information comes from The Los Angeles Times. A 16-year-old boy held at an LA County Juvenile Hall developed enlarged breasts after he was prescribed estrogen to treat a behavioral disorder. The teen, whose identity hasn’t been revealed because of…
Second Stimulus Checks Are On The Way!
As millions of Americans remain unemployed due to the coronavirus outbreak, talks of stimulus checks remain at the forefront. Upon doing some research, I found some updates. The following information comes from Forbes. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed that the second wave of stimulus checks are on the way and it will be a one-time payment…
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