Transparency International’s annual ranking of corruption around the world reveals that every country suffers from forms of corruption. The ranking is measured from 0–100 (with lower numbers denoting more corruption) and is based on the perceptions of business people and experts in each country on the African Development Bank’s governance ratings, the World Bank and […]
From the creator of the organizations “Feed Just One” and “Unlock Hope” comes the latest movement, “Spread Some Love.” The intent of this new project is to “make a positive difference in the world through messages on their products as well as serving as a fundraising tool for people and groups that are doing amazing […]
With the abolishment of apartheid came new possibilities: for black and white South Africans to coexist bearing the same rights and allowed the same opportunities. However, 19 years later, racism in South Africa still segregates socially and economically, hindering the opportunities for many to escape the burdening shadow of the apartheid. During the apartheid, whites […]
Star Wars emporium creator, George Lucas, generated a worldwide cult following after his creation of the renowned sci-fi series. But he is not all lightsabers and robots: after selling the franchise behind the hit movies – Lucasfilm – to Disney last year, Lucas pledged to donate at least half of the earnings to charity. Considering […]
It is important to realize that music is much more than entertainment. Music says something about our heritage, our culture, and the kinds of people we strive to be. Also important to note, music exists with a wide variation throughout the world. Sure, the British invasion was one great example America witnessed. But let’s take […]
Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela was born in Qunu, South Africa on July 18, 1918. He was the youngest son of Nonqaphi Nosekeni and Nkosi Mphakanyiswa Gadla Mandela. His father was the principle advisor to the Acting King of Thembu, Jongintaba Dalindyebo. When Mandela was a child, his father died and he became a ward of Jongintaba […]
With a name that quite literally translates into “house of peace,” one might expect Dar es Salaam, the capital of Tanzania, to be fraught with peace and prosperity. However, contrary to its namesake, this locale still grapples with impoverishment, with a Gross National Income (GNI) per capita of less than $530 USD. Despite this low […]
The restaurant business in America has been growing rapidly in the last couple decades. Total restaurant sales exceed $660 billion. Among all the cuisines, steak dinner is the most popular. However, steak dinner is getting more and more expensive. There are a wide variety of steak dinners depending on the restaurant and the type of […]
There are many challenges facing education in Latin America. Many schools are not properly equipped with current textbooks or any lab equipment. Even worse, some schools do not even have proper infrastructure, and students are forced to attend a schoolhouse with a leaky roof or holes in the wall. These physical problems are directly responsible […]
The newest collection at the Brooklyn Museum offers unapologetic effects of violence around the world in a new exhibit titled “WAR/PHOTOGRAPHY: Images of Armed Conflict and Its Aftermath.” The collection features works by 225 photographers from all walks of life including military members, commercial portraitists, journalists, amateurs and Pulitzer Prize winners. Nearly 400 pieces are […]
