You may also like
In Solidarity…CASA Announces Pledge
To our fellow community members, please know that during this time of mourning, anger and frustration, erupting due to the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and countless others, Savannah/Chatham CASA stands with our black staff, volunteers, families and
Read more
Source: The Savannah Tribune
Ecuador bets on a return to normal
Ecuador, one of the hardest-hit countries in the region, is starting to reopen after a 40-day country-wide lockdown and transition to social
Read more
Source: Dallas Post Tribune – Serving the Black community without fear or favor since 1947.
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
Somalia: UN Calls for Action to Eliminate Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, the United Nations envoy to Somalia today called on Somalia's leaders, communities and partners to do more to assist and listen to victims and survivors of conflict-related sexual violence
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Coronavirus Shines Spotlight on Healthcare Disparities
For some time now in Texas, we have been well aware of significant health disparities between Caucasians in contrast to African Americans and
Read more
Source: Delivering News You Can Use
COVID-19 exposes sub-standard regional health services - ECLAC
The global onset of the coronavirus and the attendant need for health-related responses have exposed the debilitating limitations of the health services in Latin America and the Caribbean countries, says a recent report prepared by the Economic Commission for Latin America
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
African Innovators Join the Fight Against COVID-19
This new innovation, launched in late March, provides crucial contact tracing data to the Kenyan Ministry of Health as the country moves to curb the spread of
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Jill Scott Joins ‘Def Poetry Jam’ Show Supporting COVID-19 Relief
While many arts organizations are solely focused on staying afloat in a rough philanthropic climate, Newark Symphony Hall is galvanizing support for those on the frontline of the pandemic and responding to community needs by donating food and health
Read more
Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Covid-19 death toll tops 1 000, with over 800 in the Western Cape
The Covid-19 death toll in South Africa has topped 1 000 after a further 82 deaths were reported on Monday evening by Minister of Health Zweli
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Influential Puerto Rican Activist Group the Young Lords
In late July 1969, the group staged their first action in an effort to force the City of New York to increase garbage pick-up in East
Read more
Source: Democracy Now! | Democracy Now!
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Trump finalizes rollback of LGBTQ health protections
(Photo: Adobe
Read more
Source: theGrio
Nigeria coronavirus: 13,464 cases; record 663 new cases; Kaduna 'reopens'
Doctor strike information by BBC Africa LIVE page
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
South Africa: SA to Trial Controversial Drug Chloroquine
South Africa is preparing to start two clinical trials involving the much-debated drugs hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine, which is being discussed for its effectiveness to treat
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Rwandan Oncologist Wins ASCO Life Grant
Dr Fidel Rubagumya, a Clinical and Radiation Oncologist at Rwanda Military Hospital has won a $115,000 award through the Long-term International Fellowship (LIFe) grant of the ASCO, Conquer Cancer
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Rwanda: Budget to Be Unveiled On Monday
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Dr. Uzziel Ndagijimana, will this Monday unveil the National Budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year, The New Times can
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Africa: At Least 80 Million Children Under One at Risk of Diseases Such as Diphtheria, Measles and Polio as COVID-19 Disrupts Routine Vaccination Efforts, Warn Gavi, WHO and UNICEF
This stark warning comes from the World Health Organization, UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ahead of the Global Vaccine Summit on 4 June, at which world leaders will come together to help maintain immunization programmes and mitigate the impact of the pandemic in lower-income
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
The Time is Always Right to Do Right
George Floyd’s name will forever be etched into history alongside others like Derek Williams, Michael Brown and slain civil rights workers Goodman, Chaney and Schwerner—regular Americans who were killed by law
Read more
Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
Black Business Owners Have Mixed Feelings About the 'Defund The Police' Campaign
A survey of black business owners shows mixed feelings on defunding the police, a campaign championed by the Black Lives Matter movement that would reduce police budgets and reallocate those funds to improve other areas like education, public health, housing, and youth services, reports The
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Newly Unemployed? Understanding Your Health Insurance Options
With millions of people nationwide filing for unemployment since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many individuals and families across the country are suddenly finding themselves without health insurance at a precarious
Read more
Source: The Florida Star
Sponsored by Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Boston Professional Chapter
Africa: Any Future COVID-19 Vaccines Must Be Sold at Cost and Accessible to All
Governments must attach strings as they pledge billions to pay for vaccines in developing countries
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Africa: Don't Let Guard Down, We Must Be Ready for Long Fight - WHO's Moeti
So far, a number of countries have begun easing their lockdowns, and, according to WHO's initial analysis, the impact on doubling time - the number of days for case numbers to double in a given country - appears to be varying depending on the timing and duration of the confinement
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Expansion of NYC Care and Mental Health Services to address disparate impact of COVID-19 on people of color | New York Carib News
Mayor de Blasio, Taskforce on Racial Inclusion Equity co-chairs First Lady Chirlane McCray, Deputy Mayor J. Phillip Thompson, Deputy Mayor Dr. Raul Perea-Henze, and Executive Director Grace Bonilla announced immediate action to expand access to primary healthcare providers through NYC
Read more
Source: The New York Carib News
UPMC: A Commitment to Culturally Competent Care
UPMC is a proven integrated delivery and health finance system — the first of its kind in western Pennsylvania. We have 20 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, more than 500 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites, employ 3,500 physicians, insure 2.5 million health plan members, and offer an
Read more
Source: Savoy Network
Sponsored by BARBinc
Africa: COVID-19 & Africa SMEs - Refocus, Reimagine, Regionalize & Revamp-Financing!
More Africa nations should consider creating small business ministries, so that SME support is not subsumed under broader ministries like trade or
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Boston Professional Chapter
GB Energy-Texaco donates $1m to PSOJ's COVID-19 fund
GB Energy-Texaco Jamaica recently donated $1 million to the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica's (PSOJ) COVID-19 Response Fund, which was established to assist vulnerable citizens affected by the coronavirus
Read more
Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Africa: Bad Philanthropy - The Rinsing of Toxic Money
If philanthropy can be defined as the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes, then for centuries, philanthropic activities have done a lot of
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
'Insecure' Actor Kendrick Sampson Talks Importance of Mental Health for Black People in Light of Defunding the Police Debates
He spoke with Kerry Washington about the protests, as well as mental health, on Instagram
Read more
Source: Visit Atlanta Black Star For African-American | Black News and Information
‘Boycott Starbucks’ Trends Once Again After Company Bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ Gear
The company vowed $1 million to “organizations promoting racial equity and more inclusive and just communities” saying organizations will be nominated by Starbucks “partners
Read more
Source: The Urban Daily
Sponsored by Eastern Bank
Be careful
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) says territories in the region must “think twice” about the wholesale relaxation of social distancing measures in order to bolster faltering economies, as doing so could erase all the gains made in controlling the spread of the novel coronavirus over the
Read more
Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Eastern Cape hotspots to be zoned in on as Mkhize turns attention to 'vulnerable' province
The Eastern Cape's Covid-19 hotspots will be divided into sub-districts to better manage the fight against the pandemic through regional responses in the "vulnerable" province, the national Department of Health said on
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
In Letter to Congress: Black Wealth 2020 Sends Plea for Unity in Pandemic Relief
(TriceEdneyWire.com) – As the U. S. House of Representatives awaits the political fate of another multi-trillion dollar coronavirus relief bill, called the “Heroes Act”, Black Wealth 2020 (BW2020), a national catalyst for economic justice for African-Americans, is pressing Congressional leaders to
Read more
Source: The Charleston Chronicle
More from Delivering News You Can Use
OUR VOICES: ‘A Morally Inclement Climate’ - Texas Metro News
Reparations Expert Team to Determine Compensation - Texas Metro News
THE BLACK CARD: BIG MAMA SAID: DON’T MAKE A BED YOU DO NOT WANT TO LAY IN - Texas Metro News
An Extraordinary Life, Linking Past and Present - Texas Metro News
National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Dallas Metropolitan Chapter - Texas Metro News
Buy Black Business Spotlight: I SPEAK FOXYE - Texas Metro News
Former Inmates Reach Back Behind Bars to Offer Others the ‘Second Chance’ That Changed Their Life - Texas Metro News
DALLAS' Shining Star - Texas Metro News
SUPERB WOMAN: Schnell Blanton - Texas Metro News
Did you skip going to the doctor during the pandemic? You’re not alone - Texas Metro News
To truly help Haiti, diaspora must start by making amends - Texas Metro News
Buy Black Business Spotlight: Chef Amber - Texas Metro News
SUPERB WOMAN: Aqua C. Nixon - Texas Metro News
Queen Latifah officially broke ground on her affordable housing complex in Newark, New Jersey - Texas Metro News
At least 20 dead, 22 wounded due to gang clash in Croix-des-Bouquets - Texas Metro News
Jurors find Billy Chemirmir guilty of capital murder; suspect in serial killings gets life in prison - Texas Metro News
Youth Boxing Suffers TKO After City Shutters Program - Texas Metro News
WEEK OF FAITH AND KINDNESS PROMOTES UNITY AND GRATITUDE AS PANDEMIC EASES, May 3rd-7th, 2022 - Texas Metro News
Are You There God? - Texas Metro News
NORTH CAROLINA STUDENT IS PREPARING FOR GRADUATION 4 YEARS AFTER BEING SHOT AND PARALYZED - Texas Metro News
Yvette Caslin Shares Tips About Taxation and Jumpstarting a Business - Texas Metro News
Plaine du Cul-de-Sac résidents flee amid intense gang gunbattles - Texas Metro News
Buy Black Business Spotlight:  GODSENT - Texas Metro News
SUPERB WOMAN: Orethann Price  - Texas Metro News
How to manage and reduce the risk gestational diabetes - Texas Metro News
JANELLE MONÁE TO PORTRAY THE LEGENDARY JOSEPHINE BAKER IN NEW ‘DE LA RESISTANCE’ SERIES - Texas Metro News
2 jailed in connection to fatal double shooting outside party in Garland, police say - Texas Metro News
Karine Jean-Pierre breaks barrier as first Haitian woman named White House press secretary - Texas Metro News
HBCU Student Business Pitch Competition Deadline Nears - Texas Metro News
Jason Kidd on Mavericks’ $25K fine from NBA: ‘The league is worried about the wrong thing’ - Texas Metro News
Trailblazing Black Press Journalists Remembered with Special White House Correspondents Honor - Texas Metro News
Oak Cliff Native Courtney Peace Is Making Waves With His Bottled Water Company - Texas Metro News
Haitians lose patriotism as crises worsen, diasporas wave flag for them - Texas Metro News
MY TRUTH: Can't Stop, Won't Stop! - Texas Metro News
Buy Black Business Spotlight: Artsey Art Studio - Texas Metro News
Raiders Owner Mark Davis Open to Colin Kaepernick Playing - Texas Metro News
Buy Black Business Spotlight:  El Bey Body “Love Your Skin Naturally” - Texas Metro News
SUPERB WOMAN: Petre Pleasants White - Texas Metro News
Former gang leader now leads kids away from urban violence - Texas Metro News
Clyde Vanel: Busy assemblymember grounded in connecting immigrants to government support - Texas Metro News
2022 William S. Mitchell Sacred Choral Music Workshop - Texas Metro News
Harry’s House makes a home in Dallas - Texas Metro News
Bakari Sellers Reflects on History and the Future - Texas Metro News
RACIST Shootings in Dallas and Buffalo alarm residents - Texas Metro News
SUPERB WOMAN: Taylor Tiamoyo Harris - Texas Metro News
Buy Black Business Spotlight: Credit Readi - Texas Metro News
Denzel Washington recently joined a group of kids at the Boys & Girls Club national conference in an inspirational sing-along of “Stand by Me.” - Texas Metro News
A husband-and-wife duo has created the first Black-owned animation network  - Texas Metro News
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott still leads Beto O’Rourke in governor’s race, poll shows - Texas Metro News
Two buses hijacked; 17 people kidnapped as violence escalates - Texas Metro News

Education Facts

Facts About Women

Sports Facts

Stokely Carmichael on the Black Panthers Politics

Arts Facts

Martin Luther King Jr. Facts

New York City Facts