You may also like
Janelle Monae on Coping With the Pandemic and Her New Amazon Series
Season two of Homecoming, which will be released May 22, marks her first leading role in a streaming
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
Dr Hinds is attempting to create an elections narrative that has no empirical basis
Dr. Hinds’ letter covered three broad themes and, at this time, I am limiting my response to the narrative he seeks to establish with respect to the credibility of the March 2, 2020
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Sponsored by Museum of African American History in Massachusetts
PPP/C did not renege on commitment to constitutional reform
He was a regular visitor to Guyana and therefore, must have been very knowledgeable of political, economic and social developments in Guyana while he served briefly as economic adviser to Dr. Jagan and later, as Ambassador to Brussels appointed by President Bharrat Jagdeo, both being very
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Two new COVID-19 cases recorded
Two new COVID-19 cases recorded -Ministry concerned over spread in regions One and Seven
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Former Golden Jaguars player advises GFF to be ‘more transparent’ - Stabroek News
Following the Lady Jaguars’ attempts to solicit government intervention into the unequal allocation of resources by the Guyana Football Federation (GFF), former Golden Jaguars international Kayode McKinnon feels that the local governing body should operate in a more transparent
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Local Lady Jaguars players to commence training from today - Stabroek News
The locally-based Lady Jaguars football players will commence preparation today at the National Training Centre in Providence for the 2023 FIFA World Cup qualification. The article Local Lady Jaguars players to commence training from today appeared first on Stabroek News.
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
'We Don't Speak': Sierra Gates Reveals Her Standing with Karlie Redd, Discuss Virtual Reunion Rumors and Helping Women Secure the Bag
Glam Shop founder and television personality Sierra Gates is getting real about her successful career as a serial entrepreneur and starring on popular VH1 show “Love and Hip
Read more
Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information
St. Maarten resident seeking others for flight home
Hopeful of a return to St. Maarten this weekend, a member of the  Guyanese Association is seeking to find other residents of the island in Guyana who may wish to return
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
Grant, Bernie (1944–2000)
Born on the 17th of February 1944 in Georgetown, Guyana, Bernie Grant was elected to the British House of Commons in 1987 to serve as one of the country’s first black Members of Parliament (MPs). With a head teacher for a father and a teacher for a mother, Grant, the second of five children, was
Read more
Source: Black Past
Guyana’s people must align now with global movement to avert climate catastrophe - Stabroek News
Dear Editor, President Biden will host a Leaders Summit on Climate on 22nd and 23rd April. The article Guyana’s people must align now with global movement to avert climate catastrophe appeared first on Stabroek News.
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Lewis, John R. (1940- )
John Lewis was born in Troy, Alabama on February 21, 1940.  In 1961 he received a B.A. from American Baptist Theological Seminary in Nashville, Tennessee.  In 1967 he received an additional B.A. from Fisk University located in
Read more
Source: Black Past
Feb
21
1940
“This Is Bulls–t”: Regé-Jean Page Announces Exit From Bridgerton And Fans Are Big Mad
It has been announced that breakout star Regé-Jean Page will not appear in the second season of Bridgerton. The news was shared on Friday, April 2, making it incapable of being an April Fool's joke -- thus enraging fans of the show, but not the book.
Read more
Source: MadameNoire
Rwanda: André Mazimpaka - the Making of Former Rayon Sports Goalkeeper
[New Times] André Mazimpaka played in goal since he was a small boy, and steadily developed into a polished product that went on to sign for top tier clubs in the country.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Masakenari taking steps to limit COVID-19 threat from Brazil
Despite having few resources to prevent the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) from taking hold in their community, residents of Masakenari, Region Nine, are ensuring that no one crosses over to their side of the Guyana/Brazil
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Sponsored by Pride Academy
Jones, John Melvin (1944- )
John Melvin Jones was appointed U.S. Ambassador to Guyana in 2008.  Nominated by President George W. Bush on June 30, 2008, he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and arrived in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, on October 8 of that year.  Due to health issues, the result of injuries sustained while
Read more
Source: Black Past
Edghill for talks with Virgin Atlantic CEO - Stabroek News
When discussions between the Government of Guyana and Virgin Atlantic resume, negotiations will centre on how both parties can benefit from the airline operating out of Guyana, Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Regina Taylor Discusses Her Black Album Mixtape and Playing Michelle Obama’s Mother – Free Press of Jacksonville
By Ali Bouldin, Contributing Writer – (Source: www.blackpressusa.com) – Regina Taylor is a Golden Globe Award-winning actress, director, and playwright. In an exclusive interview with the Chicago Defender, the two-time NAACP Image Award winner discussed her upcoming projects “The Black Album
Read more
Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
Brazil
Brazil brəzĭl´ [key], Port. Brasil, officially Federative Republic of Brazil, republic (2005 est. pop. 186,113,000), 3,286,470 sq mi (8,511,965 sq km), E South America. By far the largest of the Latin American countries, Brazil occupies nearly half the continent of South America, stretching from
Read more
Source: Fact Monster - Black History
COVID-19 patients fear poor conditions at Diamond isolation unit delaying recovery
Forced to endure cramped quarters, shortages in hygiene products and the repeated disruption of their water supply, some patients housed at the government-run COVID-19 isolation unit at Diamond fear that the poor conditions are inhibiting their speedy
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Antilynching Bill
67th Congress, 2nd Session, Report No. 837
Read more
Source: Black Past
Local Golden Jaguars to resume training today - Stabroek News
The domestic-based Guyana senior men’s national squad will restart training sessions at the Guyana Football Federation (GFF) National Training Centre today in preparation for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches in June a release from the Guyana Football Federation yesterday
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Mass Murder or was it Suicide?
More than nine hundred persons, most of them Black Americans, died in mass murder and suicide pact in Jonestown, Guyana.
Read more
Source: Blackfacts.com
Nov
18
1978
2016 Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America Announced by Savoy Magazine
Savoy Magazine, a leading African-American lifestyle publication, showcases its 2016 “Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America.” The issue also features an exclusive interview with John W. Thompson, Microsoft Chairman and CEO of Virtual
Read more
Source: Savoy Network
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Shippen, John Matthew, Jr. (1879-1968)
John Matthew Shippen, Jr. was the first African American professional golfer and known as one of Americas golf pioneers. Shippen achieved this distinction when he competed in the US Open in
Read more
Source: Black Past
Dec
5
1879
Actions of Granger and surrogates clearly demonstrate he “don’t give a damn” about preserving democratic values
In 2007, a much younger former U.S. President Jimmy Carter wrote “Beyond the White House,” about his post-presidency work with The Carter Center, an institution he and his wife help create in
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Hercules disappointed with basketball team’s performance - Stabroek News
Following their winless campaign in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Pre-Qualifiers in El Salvador, head-coach of the senior men’s team Junior Hercules disclosed that he is disappointed with the performance strictly from a behavioural
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Executive Order 8802 (1941)
WHEREAS it is the policy of the United States to encourage full participation in the national defense program by all citizens of the United States, regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin, in the firm belief that the democratic way of life within the Nation can be defended successfully
Read more
Source: Black Past
Maxine Waters slams GOP attacks over 'confrontational' comment: 'I am nonviolent' - TheGrio
Congresswoman Maxine Waters is pushing back against Republicans and conservative media who have called her out over remarks she made... View Article The post Maxine Waters slams GOP attacks over 'confrontational' comment: 'I am nonviolent' appeared first on TheGrio.
Read more
Source: theGrio
DMX's Fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, Opens Up About Late Rapper's Death In Emotional Interview - Blavity
DMX ’s fiancée, Desiree Lindstrom, opened up about her life both with and without the late rapper, who passed away after suffering from a massive cardiac arrest last month. In a sit-down, exclusive interview with FOX 5 New York, Lindstrom shared how she’s been coping with her painful and tremendous
Read more
Source: Blavity News
Allow return of Carter Center - Canadian gov't official urges President
Canada’s Assistant Deputy Minister for the Americas of Global Affairs today reiterated Ottawa’s call for the return of Carter Center observers to observe the recount of votes currently
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
More from Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Port Kaituma taxi operator stabbed by carjacker - Stabroek News
Free UG group lobbying for waiver of facilities fees - Stabroek News
Boosting your immune system - Stabroek News
Green anticipates CPL return next year - Stabroek News
He assaulted me and now wants to be my friend - Stabroek News
Is it time for Warriors to part ways with Khan, Botha? - Stabroek News
Court orders forfeiture of Euros hidden in paint cans - Stabroek News
Works Ministry announces clean-up of East Bank main road - Stabroek News
Dealing with the loss of a child - Stabroek News
Osaka wins U.S. Open title - Stabroek News
Schooling should not be a matter of survival of the fittest - Stabroek News
Religious leaders lend support to national day of prayer - Stabroek News
Tour opportunity for redemption says Matthews - Stabroek News
TIFF 2020: Jamaican ghosts take centre stage in “Akilla’s Escape” - Stabroek News
Hale calls for athletes to be paid - Stabroek News
Pastor’s wife recounts attack, rescue during West Berbice protest - Stabroek News
GOA condemns killings, calls for peace - Stabroek News
Indigenous narrative and its contribution to national literature - Stabroek News
Moving Forward forum hears calls for racism to be addressed - Stabroek News
Gov’t urged to disclose Venezuela position ahead of US Secretary of State’s visit - Stabroek News
Jamaica: Bolt party probe on track - DPP could receive file on birthday bash investigation in two weeks - Stabroek News
Jamaican judge withdraws Florida Supreme Court nomination - Stabroek News
The story of five Jamiacan doctors rising above it all - Stabroek News
High-achieving Jamaican twins awarded five-year scholarships - Stabroek News
Police traffic advisory for funeral of Henry cousins - Stabroek News
TIFF 2020: A historical drama with its eye on the present - Stabroek News
Region Four woman, 83, dies of COVID - Stabroek News
President pays respects to Henry cousins - Stabroek News
Jawalla miner dies after boat overturns - Stabroek News
Budget review - Stabroek News
Over 24,000 Guyanese have registered for online learning via Coursera - ministry - Stabroek News
Trinidad: Woman’s body found in harbour - Stabroek News
2018 Auditor General’s Report - Stabroek News
Budget 2020 priorities - Stabroek News
Conclusion - Stabroek News
Pompeo’s visit and Venezuela - Stabroek News
Moving forward better Guyana - Stabroek News
Pogacar beats Roglic as defending champion Bernal cracks - Stabroek News
Cuba shuts down interprovincial transportation due to new COVID-19 fears - Stabroek News
Head coach D’Antoni says farewell to Rockets - Stabroek News
Renegotiating the Petroleum Contract - Stabroek News
Pompeo’s visit should be postponed to a more appropriate time - Stabroek News
To achieve lower energy costs, gov’t would have to revamp power sector, boost regulator - Stabroek News
Billionaire Bloomberg to spend $100 million in Florida to help Biden - Stabroek News
U.S. Open offers glimpse of tennis’ future in pandemic era - Stabroek News
Commentary and Analysis - Stabroek News
It appears that the Church has gone silent since March 2nd - Stabroek News
Four more weeks of COVID-19 restrictions in Trinidad - Stabroek News
2020 Budget Measures - Stabroek News
Hamilton on brink of Schumi record after three-in-one win - Stabroek News

Arts Facts

American Civil War Facts

Southern United States Facts

New York City Facts