You may also like
Africa: Digital Briefing on USAID's Ongoing Development Priorities and COVID-19 Assistance Response in Africa
Today we are pleased to be joined by Dr. Kenneth Staley, U.S. Agency for International Development, Global Malaria Coordinator and leader of the USAID COVID-19 Task Force, and Mr. Christopher Runyan, USAID Senior Coordinator for the Bureau for
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Show Black businesses the money!
In several informal polls on my Facebook pages I asked the same question: “Do you know of any Black owned business that got a COVID stimulus SBA Payroll Protection Program
Read more
Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media
LeBron James, Maverick Carter Raise $100 Million For SpringHill Co. Media Company
The company—dubbed SpringHill Co.—is a collaborative venture between James and businessman Maverick
Read more
Source: NewsOne
'21st Century Mona Lisa!': Keyshia Ka'oir Fans Call Her the 'Most Beautiful Lady Ever' In This Photo
The model’s husband and rapper Gucci Mane also showered her photo with love and threw in two heart
Read more
Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
OPINION | Africa Strong: Film narrated by Bok legend shows a continent doing well in Covid-19 battle
A beautiful new short film, narrated by rugby superstar, Tendai ‘The Beast’ Mtawarira, is released as hardships continue across the continent in the face of Covid-19, writes James
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Young, Black & Gifted: Parenting A Gen Z Beauty Boss
Lia-Symone, Terry Thyler Yahya talk about entrepreneurship in the beauty industry for a 13-year-old during this time.
Read more
Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Quarantined Teens Participate In A First Ever Virtual NAACP ACTSO Competition
All nine hopeful students won gold medals, positioning themselves to advance to the Virtual 42nd Annual NAACP ACTSO National Competition in July
Read more
Source: The New Journal and Guide
Sponsored by BARBinc
Former Seattle Black Community Festival President Michael Taylor Passes
Here, Taylor attended South Seattle Community College, and worked at the Boys and Girls Club, YMCA and the Girls Club, serving Seattle youth through mentorship and enrichment
Read more
Source: https://seattlemedium.com
Farmer gets Father's Day surprise from Nestlé Jamaica Foundation
However, Lewis got a pleasant surprise when Nestlé Jamaica Foundation officials turned up at his house in Silent Hill, Christiana, and presented him with farm tools and other equipment valued at
Read more
Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Coronavirus – Africa: UNWTO adapts agenda for Africa to accelerate tourism recovery
Yesterday, member States of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) from across Africa, shared their priorities for tourism against the backdrop of
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Fulton County Library System welcomes guest reader Stacey Abrams
The Fulton County Library System’s Summer Reading Program kicked off Monday, June 1 with a full week of exciting guest speakers, including best-selling author Nic Stone, local politicians, Lucy McBath and Park Cannon and local artists from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Dad’s Garage Theatre
Read more
Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media
Uganda: Why SMEs Are Essential to Uganda's Post-Pandemic Economic Recovery
Rather it would require targeted and tailored support for eco-inclusive MSMEs - these are businesses that do not only focus on profits but also on providing employment, social and health benefits to communities in which they operate, as well as addressing several of the ecological challenges now
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Angela Simmons Opens Up About Her New Skincare Line, Unannounced Book, And Parenting In The Pandemic – Free Press of Jacksonville
Despite being in lockdown for the past couple of months, Angela Simmons has been staying active and productive—and she has a lot to show for
Read more
Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
Sponsored by New York University
Sharpton, Alfred Charles “Al” (1954- )
Born in Brooklyn, New York on October 3, 1954, Alfred Charles Sharpton, Jr., is an American Baptist minister and political, social, and human rights advocate.  Known as “the Wonder Boy” as a youth, he was licensed and ordained as a Pentecostal minister and toured with the gospel singer
Read more
Source: Black Past
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Oct
3
1954
The African-American Press Timeline: 1827 to 1895
The African-American Press has been a powerful vehicle in fighting social and racial injustice since its inception in
Read more
Source: ThoughtCo
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
McDonald's Launches $500,000 Black & Positively Golden Scholarship Fund For HBCU Students - Blavity
Last year, McDonald's launched the Black & Positively Golden movement to uplift Black communities through empowerment, education and
Read more
Source: Blavity News
African economic and social awakening: Lessons from Singapore
Singapore is a relatively young country, like many in Africa, but is now globally considered as an example to follow in terms of sustainable economic
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Sponsored by New York University
Usher: Juneteenth Should Be Observed by All Americans
Usher: Juneteenth Should Be Observed by All 2015 song #Chains, about racial injustice
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Africa: USAID, USADF, and CITI Foundation Team Up To Invest In Young African Social Entrepreneurs
Washington, DC — The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) are pleased to announce plans to award a total of $400,000 in grant funding, with support from Citi Foundation, to 42 young African social entrepreneurs who are developing
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Couple crafts coffee house to ‘chill, catch up and recharge’
In an effort to move away from supporting problematic businesses while circulating the Black dollar, Ken and Mary Olds, a husband and wife duo, are set to open Muggin Coffee House in the Whitehaven area July
Read more
Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com
Madame C.J. Walker
Born: 12/23/1867 Delta, LouisianaDied: 5/25/1919 Irvington, New YorkSarah Breedlove, known as Madam C. J. Walker, was an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the first female self-made millionaire in America.Awards / Achievements:
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
African lives matter too – energy policy decisions should consider their needs
Pressuring governments to stop supporting fossil fuels certainly would not be good for the African oil and gas companies or entrepreneurs striving to build a better
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Shirley optimistic about Dolla Financial's purpose
It may even seem like a minor job for the elder statesman of finance, former executive director of the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission, and top executive of leading Jamaica financial institution, National Commercial Bank for 35 years, yet it is anything but
Read more
Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
(BPRW) 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars Announced | Press releases
(BPRW) 2020 HBCU Competitiveness Scholars Announced
Read more
Source: The Black Chronicle
Sponsored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Boston Professional Chapter
Mark Cuban is Helping Minority Businesses Obtain Federal Loans Through the Paycheck Protection Program
Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has offered to help black-owned and women-led businesses that weren’t given the chance to take advantage of the funds made available from the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), according to Afro
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
‘The Baddest Bae’: Alexis Skyy Wows Fans with Her Looks
“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” reality diva Alexis Skyy is serving her fans a look they
Read more
Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information
Although Oklahoma Tried To Bury The "Black Wall Street", This State Is Deeply Rooted In The African American Story. 5 Little-Known Facts About Oklahoma’s Black History You Should Know
Although Oklahoma Tried To Bury The “Black Wall Street”, This State Is Deeply Rooted In The African American
Read more
Source: Black Then
Celebrating Madam C. J. Walker’s legacy with 10 of her powerful quotes
8|24 #MambaMentality
Read more
Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Rwanda: Who Are the Four Corona Action Rwanda Winners?
Four local projects have won grants worth more than Rwf100 million in Corona Action Rwanda, an initiative designed to prop up solutions for cushioning Covid-19 impact on the Rwandan
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
Abolitionist, inventor, entrepreneur, James Forten was born in Philadelphia, PA,
Abolitionist, inventor, entrepreneur, James Forten was born in Philadelphia, PA, 1766
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Sep
2
1766
More from allAfrica.com
Liberia: Medica Liberia Holds Stakeholders Engagement to Ensure Women's Involvement in Development
Liberia: LFA Fines Several Clubs for Violating 2022/23 League Rules
Liberia: Rep. Marvin Cole to Snub CDC and Contest Re-Election As Independent Candidate in 2023
Liberia: Letter to the World - Absence of Justice for LGBT People in Liberia
Nigeria: Govt Orders NCAA to Sanction Foreign Airlines Selling Tickets in Dollars
Nigeria: 2023 - Buhari Can't Withdraw Nominations of 4 Rec Nominees - Govt
Ghana: Knights Ghana to Hand Over 30 Steel Bridges to Gov
Ghana: Empower Auditor-General to Prosecute Offending Public Officers - MP
Ghana: Asenso-Boakye Sues Captain Smart for Defamation
Ghana: Fortify Your Cyber Security Systems Against Academic Fraud - Prof. Alabi
Ghana: Check Academic Fraud to Protect Integrity
Nigeria: Why Buhari Won't Withdraw INEC Rec Nominees Accused of Corruption, Partisanship - Lai Mohammed
Nigeria: Wike, Saraki, Anyim Missing As Atiku Meets Presidential Aspirants
Nigeria: Labour Is a Governing Party Worldwide - Can Obi Make It So in Nigeria?
Nigeria: Aviation - Nigeria's Cargo Traffic Low Amidst Massive Global Demands
Nigeria: The Best Start in Life - Getting Exclusive Breastfeeding Right
Nigerian Govt Vows to Punish Foreign Airlines Selling Tickets in Dollars
Mozambique: An Italian Comboni Nun Killed in the Attack in a Mission in the City of Chipene
Zimbabwe: KPMG SA Fined U.S.$275,000 for Assigning Audit to Unregistered Zimbabwe Unit
Uganda: Why Ham's Titles On Kabaka's Kigo Land Were Cancelled
Uganda: Why Land Registration Commissioner Canceled Ham's Titles On Kabaka's Kigo Land
Uganda: Speaker Among Cautions Against Protests On Matters Before Parliament
Somalia: Somali President Fires Mayor of Mogadishu, Appoints Replacement
Somalia: Interior Minister Meets With China's Ambassador
Nigeria: WTO Head Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala - How Trade Can Help Beat Inequality
Zimbabwe: Sand Poachers Fueling Environmental Harm in Zimbabwe
Togo Extends State of Emergency Due to Militant Attacks
Nigeria: 20,000 Nigerian Girls 'Saved' From Child Marriage in 3 Years - UNFPA
Nigeria: How Broke Nigeria Lost U.S.$10 Billion to Crude Oil Theft in Seven Months
South Africa: Amazon Web Services and Google to Extend Their Footprint in South Africa
Liberia: UK Police Arrest a Man for Alleged Role in Liberia's Wars
Nigerian Tribunal Dismisses Suit Against MultiChoice's Tariff Hike
South Africa: UCT Vice-Chancellor Wins Africa Education Medal - South African News Briefs, September 8, 2022
Egypt: Dam of the Renaissance, the Churches Support Agreed and Beneficial Solutions for Egypt and Ethiopia
Egyptian Authorities Summon 4 Mada Masr Journalists for Interrogation
Kenya: Secretary Blinken's Call With Kenyan President-Elect Ruto
Uganda: Canadian Govt, Rtv Partner to End Ultra-Poverty in Uganda
Uganda: Museveni Welcomes New UK Prime Minister, Liz Truss
Uganda: Govt Cancels Hamis Kiggundu's Titles for Controversial Kigo Land
Uganda: National Kiswahili Council in Offing
Uganda: Kabushenga, Joseph Sabiti in Bitter Exchange Over Nyege Nyege Festival
Eritrea: A Glimpse Into the History of the Dahlak Archipelago
Ethiopia Apologizes for Its TV Report About Somalia Relations
Somalia: UN Envoy Calls for Collaboration to Achieve New Administration's Goals
Ethiopia: More Than 78,000 Displaced Women and Girls Assisted With UNFPA Dignity Kits Across Northern Ethiopia
Uganda: Covid-19 Forced Ugandan Teachers to Go Digital, Teaching Them Important Lessons
Kenya's Lamu Port Was Meant to Deliver Great Things. But, As the Story of Local Fishermen Shows, It Hasn't
Somalia: Mogadishu Gets a Mayor Not New to Its People
Ethiopia: News - in Ethiopia Scientists Identify Fossil Otter the Size of a Lion
Sudan: El Burhan Demands UK Apologies to Sudan for Colonial Crimes

Black Sands : Rumble in Kerma Pt. 1

Popular Topics

Martin Luther King Jr. Facts

Science Facts

African American Facts

Business Facts