You may also like
National Poet Laureate | Afram News
On January 20, the country met - and fell in love - with Amanda Gorman, the nation's first-ever youth poet laureate, as she eloquently spoke of inspiration for a new America at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Read more
Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News
Man accused of plotting to confront protesters will remain in jail – Florida Courier
NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA A federal magistrate judge on Monday ordered a Tallahassee man accused of plotting to “violently confront” potential protesters at the Florida Capitol this month to be kept in jail until his trial. In a written ruling, Magistrate Judge Michael J. Frank also found probable
Read more
Source: Florida Courier
Dubai blamed for COVID cases abroad after tourists bring variants home
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — After opening itself to New 12 months’s revelers, Dubai is now being blamed by a number of international locations for spreading the coronavirus overseas,…
Read more
Source: The Black Chronicle
Nigeria: FG to Commence Procurement Process for Highway Concessions
[This Day] The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola, SAN, has said that with the receipt of the Certificate of Compliance, the Federal Government is to officially commence the procurement process for the highway concessions under the Highway Development and Management Initiative
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Massachusetts rep tests positive for virus weeks after second vaccine dose
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch tested positive for COVID-19 a few weeks after receiving his second dose of a coronavirus vaccine.... View Article The post Massachusetts congressman tests positive for COVID-19 weeks after second vaccine dose appeared first on TheGrio.
Read more
Source: theGrio
Black Americans Are Being Vaccinated at Far Lower Rates | The Madison Times
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved two new vaccines to combat the coronavirus, the initial concern was whether African Americans would accept vaccination. The rollout of the medicine from Pfizer and
Read more
Source: The Madison Times Weekly Newspaper
Two slapped with federal conspiracy charges in Capitol riot
Two men identified as members of the Proud Boys have been indicted on federal conspiracy and other charges in relation to the Capitol riot. The indictment comes as prosecutors raise the stakes in some of the slew of cases stemming from the...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Black Art Is in Demand. But Telling Our Stories Comes at a Cost
As entertainment companies seek out more and more Black stories, screenwriter Chad Sanders discusses the complicated choice creators face.
Read more
Source: TIME
Ducks’ Dallas Eakins seeks balance on practice and rest | L.A. Focus News
ANAHEIM — The Ducks looked great for about 20 minutes Thursday against the Coyotes in Glendale, Arizona. Then, suddenly, they didn’t. They hardly resembled the same team that took the game to the Coyotes, built a 1-0 lead and looked dangerous with the puck. They simply couldn’t maintain their high
Read more
Source: La Focus Newspaper
4th Purpose Foundation To Open Affordable Supportive Housing And Workforce Empowerment For Ex-Offenders
… an area with a rich African American history in Knoxville. The Jessamine … Green Book guide for traveling African Americans. “Following in the footsteps of …
Read more
Source: African Americans News Monitoring Service & Press Release Distribution - EIN News
WATCH | Covid-19 regulations: Cape protesters say 'enough is enough', want beaches reopened | News24
Western Cape beachgoers have vowed to continue to violate Alert Level 3 lockdown regulations by occupying beaches across the province.
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
The politics of public spaces - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… capped a year in which Black American George Floyd’s death during …
Read more
Source: Latest breaking news NZ | Stuff.co.nz | New Zealand
Sponsored by New York University
Ghana's Private School Sector Hit Hard by the COVID-19 Pandemic | Africanews
The closing of schools for months as a sanitary measure during the COVID-19 health crisis sees new challenges arise in Ghana’s private school sector.
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
6 arrested after police seize ivermectin worth R6m at OR Tambo | News24
The police said in a statement that "tablets suspected to be ivermectin", worth six million rand, had been seized at the airport in the past two weeks.
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Draymond Green Roasts Pistons Guard After Win: “Ain’t Nobody Scared Of No Damn Rodney McGruder”
Draymond Green Roasts Pistons Guard After Win: "Ain't Nobody Scared Of No Damn Rodney McGruder"
Read more
Source: Cassius | born unapologetic | News, Style, Culture
Sponsored by New York University
Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch criticised for her treatment of black journalist Nadine White - Voice Online
EQUALITIES MINISTER Kemi Badenoch has been criticised for publishing private e-mails from a HuffPostUK journalist... The post Equalities minister Kemi Badenoch criticised for her treatment of black journalist Nadine White appeared first on Voice Online.
Read more
Source: Britain's Favourite Black Newspaper - Voice Online
Sponsored by Eastern Bank
Trump parts with lawyers a week before impeachment trial
Former US President Donald Trump, has parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers.  This comes just a little more than a week before his Senate trial is set to begin, two people familiar with the situation said today. Butch Bowers and...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Census delay helps GOP in one statehouse, Dems in another - Black News Channel
By MATTHEW BARAKAT and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — The Census Bureau's missed deadlines could be a boon for Virginia Republicans but a bust for the New Jersey GOP — and the reverse for Democrats — as the only two states with legislative elections this year do so without
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Football referees receive FIFA badges - Stabroek News
Guyana’s FIFA referee officials Sherwin Johnson, Maurees Skeete and Kleon Lindey were officially presented with their instruments  Friday, paving the way for their participation in international matches. The article Football referees receive FIFA badges appeared first on Stabroek News.
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Copa Airlines flag set to fly high over golf in Guyana - Stabroek News
Copa Airlines, one of the leading airline carriers in the region, signed a major marketing and promotion agreement with NexGen Golf Academy that will see the airline’s flag flying over many of the upcoming golf events and programmes in
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Herman Mashaba wants Ramaphosa to investigate reports that Zuma could be travelling to Russia | News24
ActionSA's Herman Mashaba has called for a government response to reports that former SA president Jacob Zuma is preparing to travel to Russia for medical treatment.
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
The Unspoken Bias Of Interview-Worthy Hair And Where Afros And Protective Hairstyles Fit In
Since more than a third of businesses have low diversity rates, professional hairdos are thought to be similar to a demographic with straight, curly, or smoothed hairstyles and textures. This leaves faux locks, box braids, crocheted afros, and other protective hair trends excluded from the
Read more
Source: MadameNoire
Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
Fake vaccine watch - Government on alert for influx of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccines to the island
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton says the Government is being proactive against the threat of fake coronavirus vaccines hitting the Jamaican market, as the demand for protection against the dreaded disease increases locally....
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Anti-Vaxxer protesters disrupt Dodger Stadium vaccination program
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles became one of the largest coronavirus vaccination sites in the U.S. when an inoculation program... View Article The post Anti-vaxxers disrupt Dodger Stadium vaccination program appeared first on TheGrio.
Read more
Source: theGrio
Sponsored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Boston Professional Chapter
Major storm heads to Northeast after blanketing Midwest - Black News Channel
By The Associated Press After days of frigid temperatures, the Northeast braced for a whopper of a storm that could dump well over a foot of snow in many areas, create blizzard-like conditions and cause travel problems for the next few days. The storm system blanketed parts of the Midwest in the
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
Nigeria: Coronavirus Kills 193 Nigerians in 20 Days
[Daily Trust] SUB: Data obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) showed that 193 persons died from COVID-19 within 20 days, between January 4 and...
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Push to reopen schools could leave out millions of students - TheGrio
President Joe Biden says he wants most schools serving kindergarten through eighth grade to reopen by late April, but even... View Article The post Push to reopen schools could leave out millions of students appeared first on TheGrio.
Read more
Source: theGrio
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Shelby County Schools delays again - TSDMemphis.com
Superintendent Joris Ray is delaying students’ return to Memphis classrooms for a third time, despite the governor asking him to offer in-person instruction by mid-February and legislators threatening to cut state funding. Leaders of Shelby County Schools, Tennessee’s largest district, had planned
Read more
Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com
New Black America! | Afram News
On January 20, the nation took on the tune of a Ray Charles hit, officially singing to "President" Donald Trump to "hit the road, Jack, and don't you come back no more, no more!" But now, what happens next?
Read more
Source: African American News | Black News | Afram News
Sponsored by Prospanica Boston Professional Chapter
Review: Lee shines as Paul Roberson in Essential Theatre production - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
… made on behalf of the African American community, this play resonated with … today’s fractured society. With African Americans forced to endure a multitude …
Read more
Source: The Famuan
More from allAfrica.com
Zimbabwe: Paidashe Mandivengerei Appointed Newzimbabwe.Com Deputy Editor
Liberia: Letter to the Dead
Liberia: Paynesville Residents Call On GOL to Take Action Against Garbage Disposal
Liberia: Bassa, Bong Communities Applaud Arcelormittal's New Playground Initiate
Liberia: More Courts, Fewer Cases ...As Magistrates Tussle Over Cases
Sierra Leone: Afro International Organizes Raffle for Four Lucky Moneygram Customers
Sierra Leone: APC Parliamentary Aspirant Supports Community Road Projects
Sierra Leone: Man Remanded for Receiving a Stolen Military Ambulance
Sierra Leone: Africell Doles Out Over Nle 75,000 to Winners of 'Win Kopo' Promo
Sierra Leone: North-West Region Wins Leone Rock's 'One Nation Tournament', Bags Home Nle 100,000
Sierra Leone: PWDs Lobby Political Parties for Party Symbols
Liberia: AfDB Announced U.S.$4 Million Grant for Liberia
Liberia: International Day of Forest - Efforts Needed to Restore the Integrity of Liberia's Forests
Liberia: Team Gongloe-MN Makes Huge Donations
Liberia: Police to Conduct Autopsy On Charloe Musu
Liberia: CDC Certificates New Auxiliary
Liberia Highlights Gains At CSW 67
Liberia: Chief Justice Yuoh Roars
Liberia: Rep. Somwarbi Calls for Robust Awareness On Menstrual Health
Nigeria: How I Curbed Vote-Buying - Buhari
Nigeria: Anxiety Heightens Over Enugu, Abia Governor Results
Ghana: Climate Change - Farmers in Ghana Can't Predict Rainfall Anymore, Changing How They Work
Nigeria: At Least 28 Journalists Harassed, Beaten, Denied Access While Covering Elections
Somalia: Govt Continues to Make Progress in Financial Reform - IMF
Ethiopia: Amid Soaring Price and Chronic Shortage, Ethiopia's Staple Grain Becomes Latest Political Boiling Point
Uganda: MPs Advised to Play Chess to Keep Active in Parliament
Africa: Young Poets Lend Their Talents to Promote Peace, Marking the 75th Anniversary of UN Peacekeeping
Africa: UN Upholds Fight for a Fairer World On Anti-Racism Day
Africa: The Race Towards TotalEnergies U23 AFCON and 2024 Olympics Peaks As African Teams Prepare for Third Round of Qualifiers
Africa: CAF African Schools Football Championship in Numbers
Africa: 200k People Demand an End to Apartheid Against Palestinians
Africa: World Water Day - How WFP Works to Make Every Drop Count
Africa: School Meals Fuel Young Minds, but Most Vulnerable Still Missing Out - WFP
Africa: Extreme Weather - UN Global Early Warning Initiative 'Fast-Tracked Into Action'
Africa: From the Bed Sheets to the TV Remote, a Microbiologist Reveals the Shocking Truth About Dirt and Germs in Hotel Rooms
Africa: Can Groundwater Act as a Catalyst for Sustainable Development in Africa's Borderlands?
Africa's Aquifers Hold More Than 20 Times the Water Stored in the Continent's Lakes, but They Aren't the Answer to Water Scarcity
Africa: Calm Down - How a Nigerian Singer and a Cameroonian Dancer Inspired a Powerful Protest in Iran
Africa: UN - School Meal Programs More Than Just a Plate of Food
Africa: The Loud Part the IPCC Said Quietly
Africa must urgently invest in economic recovery, Finance Ministers Urge
Africa: Flagship UN Report Extolls Win-Win Water Partnerships to Avert Global Crisis
Zimbabwe: Biti Assault Trial Deferred
Zimbabwe: 'Poor Fielding Cost Us' - Says Ervine After Netherlands Defeat
South Africa: Bail Conditions That Restrict the Right to Protest Are Unjust
Nigeria: Incessant Market Fires and the Way Forward
Liberia: 'Voters' Registration Revolutionary Mandate'
West Africa: ECOWAS to Send an Integrated Mission to Assess and Validate Technical Humanitarian Needs in Burkina Faso
Nigeria: Five Iranian Girls Arrested for Dancing to Rema's Song
Nigeria: For the Records - Download Peter Obi's Petition Challenging Election of Bola Tinubu As Nigeria's President

Politics Facts

American Civil War Facts

Facts About Women