Posts Tagged ‘ south africa ’

South Africa’s Broken Road

Jun 14th, 2008 | By Admin | Category: Black Medley News

“South Africa’s Broken Road”
by Mildred K. Barya
In addition to a conflicted identity, Mildred Barya argues that the xenophobic attacks in South Africa and Africa in general can be traced to the Berlin Conference and partitioning of Africa.
Until the colonial borders are removed we will not have lasting peace anywhere in Africa. Nobody is [...]



Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland

Jun 14th, 2008 | By Roy W | Category: Films, Reviews

Alicia in Africa: Journey to the Motherland is the breathtaking story of a generation that refuses to give up.
The documentary chronicles a month-long trip by Alicia Keys to South Africa, Kenya and Uganda to visit communities affected by HIV and AIDs.

Here is Keys’ mission statement:
“Everyone who visits Africa is changed by the experience, but not [...]



We Are Together-the movie

Jun 14th, 2008 | By Roy W | Category: Films, Reviews

The Story…
Filmed over three years, We Are Together tells the remarkable and moving story of a group of children who use music to overcome hardship and loss. It is the story of an orphanage, unlike one you’ve ever seen before, and of the drive of these remarkable young singers and their teachers to make it [...]