The first lady is making a trip to Africa. We asked natives of Kenya and Ghana, two of the countries she'll be visiting, for some suggested stops along the way.

He grew up marching to celebrate Ghana's independence and now marvels at America's big July 4 bash. George Mwinnyaa reflects on the meaning of independence.

George Mwinnyaa didn't get high enough scores for admission in his homeland. So he put his dreams on hold. Here's how he came to earn his diploma at Johns Hopkins University.