World Humanitarian Day
Friday, the 19th of August was World Humanitarian Day. It is a day that is set aside to recognize people helping people. The below video was produced and celebration. With the crisis in the Horn of Africa and the ongoing…
The World’s Newest Country: South Sudan
On the 9th of July, 2011, South Sudan became the world's newest country. They officially seceded from Sudan after the passing of an internationally supported referendum in January. On the 11 of July, they officially became the newest member of…
Watch the Throne
Jay - Z and Kanye West's "Watch the Throne" is arguably one of the most anticipated albums in recent memory. We got a taste of the highly guarded album when they released Otis, to wet the palettes of desperate fans.…
Afropolitan
Being raised by Ugandan immigrants in America, I always knew that I was Ugandan. I never really formed an American identity until I left the US and even then it was tenuous. I am not patriotic towards America and I…
Goodreads: Reading with Friends!
Recently a friend of mine introduced me to the website www.goodreads.com. It is a fun site where you can explore and share books that you have read, want to read or are currently reading. If you have friends that read…
Horn of Africa Crisis
In recent weeks, there has been a growing buzz about the crisis in the Horn of Africa. Many of you may be unaware and granted I am more plugged in, as the organization that I work for is directly involved…
Book Review: Getting Better
Getting Better: Why global development is succeeding and how we can improve the world even more, a book by Charles Kenny was released in March of this year and endorsed by Bill Easterly. It takes an optimistic approach to viewing…
Worth a 1,000 Words: Teaching in Japan
For those of you who don't know, from February 2008 - February 2009 I taught English in Japan to students from the age of 6 months - 14 years, and three adult students. Living and working in Japan was the…
Two reasons why I am NOT Rome’s biggest fan
So I have now been in Rome for a little under two months and I have to say that I am not loving it. There are some good things going on in the city, but overall I just don't feel…