Ken Burns and Henry Louis Gates have explored how race is part of the American fabric.They examine how race and conceptions of race, along with ideas about freedom and independence, influence our politics and policies, from abolitionism to civil rights to the war on poverty and what it means to have an African American as …
U.S Congress Passes the ‘Electrify Africa Act of 2015’ to Help Millions of Africans Have Access to Power
On February 1st, 2016, after two years of failed attempts, the United States (U.S) Congress passed H.R. 2548, The Electrify Africa Act of 2015, to improve access to affordable and reliable electricity to Sub-Saharan Africa. The bill now makes its way to President Obama to sign it into law. Read the section by section summary …
Penny Thoughts on Naira/Dollar Exchange Rate by Austyn Ogannah
It is no longer news that the Naira has depreciated in value in the recent weeks. This is the widest gap between the free market value and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s rate in the history of the nation. Who exactly is to blame for the abysmal performance of the naira? This dollar/Naira debate is …
Ladybrille Man Rocco Gaglioti Premieres New Movie ‘Inside Amato by Furne One’
Congratulations to Ladybrille Man Rocco Gaglioti who will premiere his fashion movie today titled ‘Inside Amato by Furne One.’ If you missed our interview with Rocco, revisit it at this link. Otherwise check out the details for the film. Inside Amato by Furne One Autumn /Winter 2015-2016 A Film By Rocco Leo Gaglioti and RLG …
Happy 8th Year Anniversary to Ladybrille Magazine!
Happy anniversary to Ladybrille Magazine and to you Ladybrillers! Thank you for helping us celebrate you the brilliant woman and African fashion for eight wonderful years. If you missed Ladybrille alumna Elfonnie Inokon-Anusionwu’s feature with yours truly, please revisit the interview below to learn how Ladybrille started. Thank you for your continued support and we …