In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on Dr Oluyinka Olutoye, the surgeon who operated on an unborn baby and restored it into the mother’s womb. Dr Oluyinka Olutoye is a Nigerian surgeon in Houston, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center andContinue reading “Meet Dr Oluyinka Olutoye, a black trailblazer in medicine”
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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”
This is why you should question your jewelers before buying your Valentine’s bling
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people wish to buy jewelry from big brands who get their diamonds and gold from some of the most controversial sources. The Human Rights Watch has launched the #BehindTheBling campaign to put pressure on jewelers to guarantee the sources of their jewelry and to ensure they are not tainted by human rights abuses.Continue reading “This is why you should question your jewelers before buying your Valentine’s bling”
Ismail Akwei 