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Right now, Black Americans are still chained to systems of financial bondage. We must think beyond Juneteenth to continue to find ways to access capital, which brings real freedom.
The post Beyond Juneteenth: Breaking The Chains To Access Capital And Achieve Real Freedom appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
The court enjoys global jurisdiction.
Investigators will now need the authorization of the court’s judges to open a probe. Bensouda appealed for support from Nigeria’s government.
She said the army has dismissed accusations against government troops after examining them.
Boko Haram strictly opposes formal education. In 2015, Nigeria enlisted the support of neighbors Chad, Cameroon and Niger to try and defeat the group.
While the joint operations made the group lose considerable territory, they have not been able to wipe it out.
The ICC has conducted investigations in several African countries. In Sudan, Libya and Ivory Coast, former leaders were indicted for genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity after the investigations.
WASHINGTON – The late Wilson Roosevelt Jerman, a former White House butler who served under 11 presidents, lived a life that exemplified what some may consider the most honorable attributes a human can possess: service, [...]
[African Arguments] Our picks of the best from the year.
WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) - White House chief of staff Mark Meadows yesterday pressed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Stephen Hahn to grant an emergency use authorisation for Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine by the end of the day or face possible firing, two administration officials said.
Due to a severely constrained system, Eskom announced on Friday that it would implement Stage 2 load shedding over the weekend.
Statement of Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II December 11, 2020 I would like to congratulate Walnut Way Conservation Corp, a neighborhood-based nonprofit known for its innovative work in economic and environmental health and wellness, and their leadership for cutting the ribbon this week on the second phase of the Innovations & Wellness Commons (“The […]
The post Walnut Way leading the way with second phase of Commons project in Lindsay Heights appeared first on Milwaukee Community Journal.
By BlackPressUSA WASHINGTON – President-elect Joe Biden announced key nominations and appointments of his health team, including Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services; Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General; Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair; Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19, who will also continue in his role as Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; and Jeff Zients, Coordinator of the COVID-19 Response and Counselor to the President. In addition, former White House and Pentagon senior […]
The post President-Elect Joe Biden Announces Key Members of Health Team appeared first on Black News Channel.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has penned a new article in which he expressed a need for improved healthcare for Black people in America. In an editorial for WebMD,
Four states accused of running illegal presidential elections responded to the charge on Thursday in a Supreme Court showdown over the outcome of the 2020 contest that could determine not only who sits in the [...]
This week’s column features former prep stars making strides and a farewell to a local legend.
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WASHINGTON, DC, United States (AP) - President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, giving her broad sway over his Administration's approach to immigration, health care and racial inequality and elevating the prominence of the position in the West Wing.
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent The Senate on Friday, December 11, passed the HBCU Propelling Agency Relationships Towards a New Era of Results for Students (PARTNERS) Act, introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). The bill, previously passed in the U.S. House of Representatives, is now headed to the president’s desk for a signature. If signed into law, this legislation will strengthen partnerships between federal agencies and the country’s more than 100 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The HBCU PARTNERS Act builds on President Donald Trump’s 2017 executive order on HBCUs, […]
The post Senate Passes HBCU Bill | BlackPressUSA appeared first on Black News Channel.
The Trump administration Thursday carried out its ninth federal execution of the year in what has been a first series of executions during a presidential lame-duck period in 130 years, putting to death a Texas street-gang member in the slayings of a religious couple from Iowa more than two decades ago.
The post US carries out rare execution during presidential transition appeared first on Los Angeles Sentinel.
Nearly five years ago, Ken Rodgers had a dream of being able to provide the children of 3rd Ward's Blackshear Elementary with Christmas gifts and snacks to brighten their day. The result: the inaugural Operation Love, a now annual event that continues to grow in attendance and impact. This Saturday, Dec. 12, from 11am - […]
The post Operation Love serves and celebrates family, community and holiday spirit appeared first on DefenderNetwork.com.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is attempting to assuage the discomfort of Black people who are averse to taking the COVID-19 vaccine by noting a Black woman scientist
Dear Editor,
In September I had written to the Chairperson of GECOM drawing her attention to section 108 of the Representation of the People Act dealing with the Election Expenses Report.
The article Unless political parties are held accountable and subject to law, democracy will be just an aspiration appeared first on Stabroek News.
Thirty-year-old Shanekia Richards, an employee of the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH), does not have a health insurance policy. Neither does her mother. Richards is, however, able to get check-ups through her place of employment, but attending to...
They are being referred to as ‘zombie tankers’, Chinese-recruited vessels that reportedly conduct surreptitious transactions with Beijing that ‘cock a snook’ at the sanctions imposed by America’s on-the-way-out President Donald Trump to ship oil to China and provide a welcome measure of financial relief for a beleaguered Venezuelan economy.
The article Venezuela gets Chinese ‘breathing space’ appeared first on Stabroek News.
Tourism executive and managing director of Round Hill Hotel and Villas Josef Forstmayr (right) has been honoured for his sterling contribution to the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB). Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett presented a special gift to Forstmayr during the first meeting of the new board, thanking him for his 23 years of unbroken service as a member of the board of directors of the JTB. 'On behalf of the officials from the Ministry of Tourism, the Jamaica Tourist Board and the...
THE COVID-19 pandemic did not deter Lilly from setting the stage for her organization’s mission...
The post “And Still We Dance” was the 2020 special online edition of Afro Dance Xplosion, produced by dance impresario Carolyn Lilly and her organization Feel the Rhythm Productions. appeared first on Voice Online.
“Our Father who is in heaven. Hallowed be your name (Matthew 6:9).” You are both human and Divine. As such, your divinity comes from our Father, Jehovah, and your humanity comes from our mother, earth. God is always your Father, and nothing will ever change that. You are a Divine idea that originated in the […]
By Edwin Buggage Editor-in-Chief, New Orleans Data News Weekly The Race to Reform the District Attorney’s Office In these historic times, there are many things that are happening that are shifting the cultural landscape and conversations about justice, equity, and fairness. New Orleans, while a jewel of a city in many ways is ground zero for a Criminal Justice System that’s rife with archaic, inhuman practices, that make it the most incarcerated city in the nation, jailing people at twice the national average. The recent race for District Attorney brought these issues front and center, with both candidates pledging to […]
The post Jason Williams Wins District Attorney's Race appeared first on Black News Channel.
Kamala Harris was seen wearing socks with the words, \"The Future Is Female.\"
(Partner Content) Global equity markets were broadly positive in November as investors welcomed the news of three prospective Covid-19 vaccines and their imminent global rollout.
Daytona resident, health official and business owners are urging local Blacks to take the virus seriously. Editor’s note: This is one in a series of stories about COVID-19 and its impact on residents in Volusia County, especially those living in Daytona Beach’s historically Black neighborhoods. BY ANDREAS BUTLER DAYTONA TIMES As of the Daytona Times’ […]
The post COVID IN THE COMMUNITY appeared first on Daytona Times.
