In 2017 Charity Navigator produced a report that indicated that giving was on the rise. Over 400 billion dollars were given to charity in that year alone. However, most people are unaware that most charitable donations in the US goes toward places of worship. While such giving is admirable, perhaps funds might be better spent…
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From Naija with Love: A Book Review
During my time in Lagos, Nigeria I had a chance to read a biography that gave me a window into colonial life in Nigeria. The book, A Train Ride to Zaria by Bankole Ososanwo was set in Lagos and it helped me to understand the history of the state as well as the names of…
EdCheck: The Value of a College Education
Every year millions of youth around the world graduate from college or matriculate to an institution of higher learning. According to the NCES figures, there are close to 8000 universities and institutions of higher learning in the US, we can guess that number goes up decidedly throughout the world. However, the value of that education…
African Girl Power: African Women Partnerships in the Diaspora
In the USA alone, African American women’s business is the fastest growing sector in entrepreneurship. While this growth doesn’t speak much to capitalization or longevity, undoubtedly, African American women are going into business at an astonishing rate. This may also be due to the fact that African American women are the most educated population in…
Akon Is Right About Branding Africa
Akon is right. Yes, I’m talking about the hip hop rapper turned businessman and solar energy magnate. As an entrepreneur and communications professional I can appreciate what the musician has done; as well as the comments he made at this year’s Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Kigali, Rawanda. At the Summit, Akon highlighted a critical…
Lela Winston 