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Rev. Craig T. Robinson, Jr., 4th Episcopal District “Time is filled with swift transition,” asserted hymn-writer Jennie Wilson. As the 51st Session of the AME General Conference prepared clos…
He replaces Debretsion Gebremichael, whose immunity from prosecution was removed Thursday.
Meanwhile, Amnesty International said Thursday that scores of civilians were killed in a \"massacre\" in the Tigray region, that witnesses blamed on forces backing the local ruling party.
The \"massacre\" is the first reported incident of large-scale civilian fatalities in a week-old conflict between the regional ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), and the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, winner of last year's Nobel Peace Prize.
\"Amnesty International can today confirm... that scores, and likely hundreds, of people were stabbed or hacked to death in Mai-Kadra (May Cadera) town in the southwest of Ethiopia's Tigray Region on the night of 9 November,\" the rights group said in a report.
Amnesty said it had \"digitally verified gruesome photographs and videos of bodies strewn across the town or being carried away on stretchers.\"
The dead \"had gaping wounds that appear to have been inflicted by sharp weapons such as knives and machetes,\" Amnesty said, citing witness accounts.
Witnesses said the attack was carried out by TPLF-aligned forces after a defeat at the hands of the Ethiopian military, though Amnesty said it \"has not been able to confirm who was responsible for the killings\".
It nonetheless called on TPLF commanders and officials to \"make clear to their forces and their supporters that deliberate attacks on civilians are absolutely prohibited and constitute war crimes\".
Abiy ordered military operations in Tigray on November 4, saying they were prompted by a TPLF attack on federal military camps -- a claim the party denies.
The region has been under a communications blackout ever since, making it difficult to verify competing claims on the ground.
Abiy said Thursday his army had made major gains in western Tigray.
Thousands of Ethiopians have fled across the border into neighboring Sudan, and the UN is sounding the alarm about a humanitarian crisis in Tigray.
By Elaine Hegwood Bowen, M.S.J. Six Thrilling Works Crafted Specifically for the Digital Platform— only $75 Virtual Memberships are on sale for the Steppenwolf NOW virtual stage featuring six breakthrough stories written by some of America’s most talented voices. Steppenwolf NOW offers a dynamic and innovative slate of immersive and visual experiences, radio plays, bite-sized […]
The stage is set for the ArtsAbility Festival, the Unmute Dance Company's sixth annual showcase for both disabled and able-bodied artists and performers.
[Atlantic Council] Recent events in the Tigray region of Ethiopia have made international headlines. Read as Atlantic Council Africa Center experts react, analyzing what the conflict means for the country and its neighbors:
Photo credits: The Library of Congress/Amirhbahati.wordpress.com The National Negro Opera Company was founded on November 12, 1941. It was the first African-American opera company in the United States. Organized in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, under the direction of Mary Cardwell Dawson. The company was launched with a performance at the local Syria Mosque. The star was La Julia Rhea, and other members included Minto Cato, Carol Brice, Robert McFerrin, and Lillian […]
Home improvement projects in American households have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic first began last winter. Of course, all of these new undertakings, while exciting, can actually lead to a bit of strife within a marriage.
Kat Stafford | Associated Press Black policy leaders will play a pivotal role in President-elect Joe Biden's transition, marking one of the most diverse agency review teams in history. Of the 500-plus team members announced this week, more than half are women, and Black men and women are leading more than one-quarter of the teams. […]
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How do you want to die? By Julianne Malveaux For a lot of people, especially in the Black community, conversations about death are uneasy. Nobody wants to candidly face their mortality. Some want to 'leave it in God's hands.' Some have given more thought to homegoing service details – the preacher, choir, and repast – […]
The post How Do You Want To Die appeared first on Atlanta Tribune.
The focus might be on your friendship with the individuals you name the godparents of your child, more than on the actual function you’re asking them to have in your kid’s life. But, traditionally, godparents have some pretty big responsibilities.
By Terri Schlichenmeyer Your favorite player loves getting buckets. And that’s good – that’s the goal of the game, after all, right? It’s called basketball because that’s what you’re supposed to do: put the ball in the basket, dunk it right in the bucket. You might need help to do that now, but practice, and […]
The post NDG Bookshelf: ‘Swish!’ offers insight to an American sports legend appeared first on North Dallas Gazette.
Thrust into full remote learning with the onset of COVID-19 in March, The University of the West Indies (UWI) has cast the crisis as a game-changer that has accelerated the strategic plan to reach 100,000 students in the global online market. In a...
A wild horse and a teenage girl forge an unbreakable bond which keeps them connected for a lifetime in Disney's 'Black Beauty'.
Oliver Law was a member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, he was among the African Americans who supported Ethiopia in its battle against the Italian invasion of that African nation. Law was born in west Texas on Oct. 23, 1900. He was 19 when he joined the U.S. Army and served as a private in […]
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Photo credits: Erik Pendzich/REX/Shutterstock Whoopi Goldberg (born Caryn Elaine Johnson) is an American comedian, actress, and producer known for her work intheatre,film,television, and recordings. She was born in New York City on November 13, 1955. An accomplished performer with a widerepertoire, Goldberg's work ranged from dramatic leading roles to controversial comedic performances. She also garnered […]
Virginia governor, Ralph Northam, has granted a conditional pardon to a 22-year-old autistic man who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for striking and severely injuring a New York couple in car accident. According to NBC News, Matthew Rushin – in August 2019 – pleaded guilty for his involvement in the January 2019 incident...
The post Autistic Virginia man sentenced to 10 years for car crash receives pardon appeared first on Face2Face Africa.
Former president Barack Obama is set to release a memoir looking back on his life in the White House, according... View Article
The post Barack Obama speaks of 'undercurrent of tension' during marriage to Michelle in new memoir appeared first on TheGrio.
For just the second time in more than seven decades, a Democrat will carry Arizona in a presidential election, a monumental shift for a state that was once a Republican stronghold. CNN projected on Thursday that President-elect Joe Biden will carry Arizona, defeating President Donald Trump and providing Democrats in Arizona and the universe of allied grassroots organizations in the […]
We bring you the latest news in South Africa, so be sure to check out what’s making headlines on Friday 13 November.
Black financial services and regulatory experts announced Monday the formation of the Black Bank Fund (BBF) and National Black Bank Foundation (NBBF), tandem initiatives to nurture Black-owned banks through a historic $250 million direct investment of tier 1 capital. BBF’s investment will allow Black banks to make $2.5 billion in new loans. The NBBF, a […]
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The consolidation of pro-life votes within one political party raises questions about the movement’s long-term political interests. If only one party welcomes pro-lifers, it also knows they have nowhere else to go--and can act accordingly.
Joining Michael Jackson, the \"Blinding Lights\" singer is set to become one of the few Black male Halftime Show performers ever.
Joe Biden's presidential transition has barely started but already banks and investment firms are anxious about two names they fear are in the running to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission: Gary Gensler and Preet Bharara.
Former President Jacob Zuma has filed an application for the recusal of Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo as the chair of the commission of inquiry into state capture, according to reports.
The mayor of Baldwin said he hasn't seen the town police chief in months.
Kyle Abbott will turn out for the Joffna Stallions in the inaugural Lankan Premier League, which gets underway in late November.
