Ismail Akwei

Scientists are tweaking DNA of cacao plants to prevent chocolate extinction

As Valentine’s Day approaches, the demand for chocolates increases drastically since lovers prefer to gift their partners with the sweet brown treat believed to be a symbol of affection. Americans are estimated to spend $1.8 billion on chocolate and candy this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation. This might not be the case anymoreContinue reading “Scientists are tweaking DNA of cacao plants to prevent chocolate extinction”

Bermuda officially bans same-sex marriage after brief assent

Bermuda’s governor John Rankin has signed the Domestic Partnership Act 2017 that officially banned same-sex marriage after a Supreme Court ruling legalized it in May 2017. The bill, introduced in November last year, was passed by parliament and approved by the Senate on December 13 to replace gay marriages with domestic partnerships. “After careful consideration in lineContinue reading “Bermuda officially bans same-sex marriage after brief assent”

Meet Masai Ujiri, first African NBA executive

In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on Masai Ujiri, the president of the Toronto Raptors and the first African National Basketball Association (NBA) executive. 47-year-old Masai Ujiri was born in northern Nigeria and grew up playing soccer until he grew an interest in basketball at the age of 13. After someContinue reading “Meet Masai Ujiri, first African NBA executive”

Meet David Adjaye, a black trailblazer in architecture

In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on David Adjaye, the architect behind many iconic buildings around the world including the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. 51-year-old David Adjaye is a celebrated British-Ghanaian architect who was born in Tanzania to a Ghanaian diplomat. They lived in Tanzania, Egypt,Continue reading “Meet David Adjaye, a black trailblazer in architecture”

Meet Alek Wek, first model to influence the fashion industry with her black beauty

In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on Alek Wek, the first model to influence the fashion industry with her black beauty. Born in Wau, South Sudan, 40-year-old Alek Wek fled the civil war in her country to London in 1991 at the age of 14. She was discovered in 1995 atContinue reading “Meet Alek Wek, first model to influence the fashion industry with her black beauty”