You may also like

Tourism, manufacturing will take hardest economic hit from COVID-19 - Stabroek News
If the recent revelations of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN/DESA) are anything to go by, the impact of COVID-19 will extend way beyond human casualties, impacting on the quality of human life for years to
Read more
Source: Stabroek News - Guyana's Most Trusted Newspaper
Police blitz nets 100 pirate kombis
POLICE in Gweru have since Monday arrested at least 100 pirate kombi drivers and impounded their vehicles for operating illegally. BY STEPHEN CHADENGA The arrests were made as part of measures to curb the spread of COVID-19 which saw the countrywide banning in March of private commuter omnibuses
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
870K measles cases in 2019, highest number in 23 years — UN
LONDON, United Kingdom (AP) - The number of children sickened by measles in 2019 was the highest in 23 years, according to new data published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Read more
Source: Jamaica Observer: Jamaican News Online – the Best of Jamaican Newspapers - JamaicaObserver.com
Sponsored by BARBinc
Students and faculty analyze racial tension
FMU and the African-American Faculty and Staff Coalition (AAFSC) held a joint event at noon on Oct. 9 at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) in downtown Florence to discuss the prevalence and differences of microaggressions and macroaggressions. This was the first in a series of four panels to be held
Read more
Source: The Patriot -; Francis Marion University's award-winning student newspaper
Guinea opposition decries wave of arrests | Africanews
Three Guinean opposition figures surrendered to the police on Thursday after being put on a wanted list for their alleged role in post-election violence, one of their lawyers
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Rewarding bad political behavior is not good for America’s democracy
What would have happened if Florida’s handling of the presidential election mirrored that of Pennsylvania? Gov. Ron DeSantis would most likely have pushed his Republican ...
Read more
Source: South Florida Times
Mayor London Breed, Supervisor Matt Haney Introduce Legislation to Prevent Frivolous Appeals From Delaying City Projects And Policies
Legislation would raise the requirements for City projects to be appealed and allow them to continue during the appeals process to prevent unnecessary delays On Tuesday, San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed and District 6 Supervisor Matt Haney introduced legislation designed to prevent the abuse of
Read more
Source: Post News Group | PNG-0
Creative Lab Hawaii Announces Roster of Coaches and Speakers for Its 2020 Weekend Ideation Programs and Public Panels
Posted on Nov 11, 2020 in News For Immediate Release: November 11, 2020 Free Public Panels Kick Off on Saturday, November 14th via Zoom HONOLULU—Connecting
Read more
Source: African Americans News Monitoring Service & Press Release Distribution - EIN News
Consumer Reports: Best Ways to Crank Up the Heat Outdoors for Socially-Distant Gatherings - Milwaukee Community Journal
Popular outdoor heat sources for your yard, patio, or deck keep cold-weather gatherings warm while you're social distancing Cooler weather across most of the country, in addition to social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, is making it even harder to get together with family and
Read more
Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Sponsored by APEX Museum
Tenn. House Minority Leader Karen Camper reacts to 2020 Election - TSDMemphis.com
Following the unofficial designation of Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election, Tennessee state Rep. Karen Camper of Memphis heartily joined in on a national Zoom call with Black Women United to celebrate his and vice president-elect Kamala Harris’s historic win. As House
Read more
Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com
Amazon, Walmart among companies hiring in Florida – Florida Courier
BY NATASHA FROST RATE.COM Unemployment benefits could be running out for many of the 33 million Americans who’ve been laid off, had their hours slashed or otherwise lost ground to the pandemic. Landlords are suing to overturn the evictions moratorium. And rather than quietly die off — and signal
Read more
Source: Florida Courier
Sponsored by Center for Critical Race and Digital Studies
Africa: What It Would Take to Get Super-Cold Covid-19 Vaccine to West Africa
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Dakar -- A promising new coronavirus vaccine must be kept at Antarctic temperatures, raising concerns for delivery in Africa
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
Morgan athletes in campus ‘bubble | Afro
By Trinity Collins Special to the AFRO Morgan State University’s student-athletes are faced with one of their toughest challenges: a semester without sports. “Life is definitely different,” said Mykaela Ross, a senior volleyball outside hitter. “As athletes, we were always on the go, so we always
Read more
Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0
Fauci: Vaccines Won’t End Coronavirus, But Will End Pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top expert on infectious diseases, said Thursday that coronavirus vaccines won't put an end to the virus, but they will help end the pandemic soon.
Read more
Source: The Washington Informer
Meet The Man Behind The Country’s First Telehealth Company for Marginalized Groups - The New York Beacon
Telehealth services have seen a giant increase in use since the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. With social distancing and quarantine restrictions now the norm, it has made it very difficult for marginalized populations to get access to adequate health services. According to a study published by
Read more
Source: The New York Beacon - Arming Black Millennials With Information
Black livelihoods were at stake – Florida Courier
If anyone had any doubt that Black votes matter, this week’s presidential election put those doubts to rest Massive voter turnout in cities with large Black populations was key to a shift in four states that determined the outcome of the election. Voters in Philadelphia and Atlanta appear to have
Read more
Source: Florida Courier
Biden Adviser Says Nationwide Lockdown of 4-to-6 Weeks Could Slow Pandemic
The United States in the grips of yet another spike in coronavirus cases, but a member of President-elect Joe Biden's incoming coronavirus advisory board says a four-to-six-week shutdown would get things untracked.
Read more
Source: The Washington Informer
Find a Move that Fits Your Flow! | BlackDoctor.org - Where Wellness & Culture Connect
We are in now the third wave of COVID-19, and we need to get prepared for a potential shut down again on some levels. The Corona is not through with us yet, so it’s vitally important that we keep our bodies moving now for so many reasons! Full transparency—it has been wonderful to be back
Read more
Source: BlackDoctor | Health News On Fitness, Nutrition & Weight Loss - BlackDoctor
Sponsored by Pride Academy
Expired unemployment boost, EDD debacles sink jobless Californians - Black Voice News
In summary As the pandemic drags on into the winter, EDD blunders and slim unemployment benefits have left jobless Californians virtually fending for themselves. As coronavirus resurges 10 months into a devastating pandemic, many jobless Californians have exhausted their options and are hanging on
Read more
Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
Time for Africa to stop managing poverty and start managing development — says  UN Special Adviser on Africa
Elizabeth Scaffidi: Sierra Leone Telegraph: 13 November 2020: Cristina Duarte of the Republic of Cabo Verde is the new Special Adviser on Africa to the UN Secretary-General.  A former Minister of Finance and Planning in her country, she intends to bring to her role a renewed strategic narrative of
Read more
Source: SIERRA LEONE TELEGRAPH – Sierra Leone News
Sponsored by Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association (MBLA)
Progressives Wonder If Biden Will Come Through On Student Loan Debt
President-elect Joe Biden has promised to fight the student loan debt crisis plaguing 37 million Americans, and some are divided on if he can pull it off
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Transformational changes coming for agriculture in the region
As agriculture and food systems across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) try to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers must act to unleash the sector’s vast potential to drive sustainable and inclusive growth for...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
California Senate Sweepstakes: Who Gets Kamala Harris' Job? - Black Voice News
Michael R. Blood | Associated Press Election Day is over, but California already is consumed with its next high-profile political contest — the competition to fill Kamala Harris' soon-to-be-vacant U.S. Senate seat. In this race, only one vote matters, because there is only one vote. The selection
Read more
Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California
Sponsored by Association of Latino Professionals For America (ALPFA) Boston Professional Chapter
Virus surge: Schools abandon classes, states retreat - Black News Channel
By MICHELLE R. SMITH and SEAN MURPHY Associated Press School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks, as the coast-to-coast
Read more
Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel
JN Group donates welfare items to charities
Three charity organisations located in Cornwall, Middlesex and Surrey have benefited from welfare items donated by staff members of The Jamaica National Group. The three charities are the St Elizabeth Early Childhood and Therapeutic Centre in St...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
India Amends Law to Regulate Streaming and News Platforms – The Wilmington Journal
New Delhi - The Indian government has amended its rules to bring streaming platforms and digital news outlets under the purview of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which already regulates television programs and movie, [...]
Read more
Source: The Wilmington Journal
Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center Urges the Family of a Person with Mesothelioma in Michigan to Call Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste-Get Specifics About Compensation-Not Internet Lawyer Roulette - African American News Today - EIN Presswire
DETROIT , MICHIGAN , USA, November 13, 2020 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Michigan Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "Because of the Coronavirus and all of the craziness of 2020-this year might go down as the worst year for mesothelioma …
Read more
Source: African Americans News Monitoring Service & Press Release Distribution - EIN News
King Center To Host Drive-Thru Turkey Giveaway - Milwaukee Community Journal
Milwaukee County Parks to Host 'Make A Family Smile' Drive-Thru Turkey Drive Milwaukee - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said 'life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘what are you doing for others?'' On November 24 a coalition of community partners will be answering that question with the 'Make
Read more
Source: Milwaukee Community Journal - Wisconsin's Largest African American Newspaper
Jackson, Mississippi, Out Of ICU Beds, Only 12% Remain Across State
Additionally, only five ICU beds remain in Gulfport and none in Biloxi. There are also zero ICU beds available in Southaven.
Read more
Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
Howard Alumna Kamala Harris Makes History as First Female Vice President of the United States - Carolina Peacemaker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Saturday was a day of firsts as Kamala Devi Harris became the highest-ranking female U.S. official in the country’s 244-year history, after Joe Biden was projected to win the 2020 election. Harris is also the first African American woman to become vice president of the United
Read more
Source: http://www.peacemakeronline.com
Sponsored by Diversity In Action
More from allAfrica.com
Somalia: Somali President Visits the Site of Deadly Car Bombings
Somalia: Ministry of Information Issues Statement On Saturday's Attack
Tanzania: Tanapa Board Demands Investigation On Mt K'njaro Fire
Uganda Facing Eight Million Housing Deficit, Says Minister Nabakooba
Uganda: Nabbanja Directs Mukono Leadership to Resume Road Committee Meetings
Zimbabwe: Chinhoi Cruises to 10-Shot Victory in Uganda
Zimbabwe: Bangladesh Beat Zimbabwe By Three Runs
South Africa: Gauteng SAPS Operations Net Over 1,000
Malawi: Chakwera Defends His Travel Abroad As Very Fruitful That Secured Huge Investment for the Country
Malawi: No Dialysis Machine in North Malawi, Chakwera Directs to Let the Region Have One
Malawi: ACB Arrests Ministry of Mines Top Officials for Receiving Bribes to Grant License to Ilomba Granite Mining Company
Nigeria: Dangote Sugar Declares N36.27 Billion Profit in 9 Months
Nigeria: Atiku's Foreign Engagements Will Attract Investments, Jobs - Campaign Council
Nigeria: 2023 - Rivers PDP's Efforts to Remove SDP From Ballot Will Fail - Ajaelu
Nigeria: A Supreme Court of Crises?
Nigeria: SAPZs - Solution Whose Time Has Come, By Wole Olaoye
Nigeria: Allow Judiciary to Perform Its Functions, CJN Admonishes Politicians
Nigeria: NNPCL, Akwa Ibom Govt Sign Agreement to Establish Logistics Hub
Nigeria: Aggrieved Residents of Osun Town Bar Monarch From Palace
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu - Political Solution Still Possible for Release - S/East Governors
Nigeria: Buhari, North Proved Nigeria Can Survive Its Unity, Tinubu Tells Afenifere Leaders
Nigeria: Ganduje Unveils 100 Luxury Buses for Intra-City Transportation
Nigeria: Wife of Kidnapped UI Professor Speaks
Nigeria: Another Association of Lawyers Emerges
Nigeria: Editorial - Buhari's Fallacy of Having Met the Yearnings of Nigerians
Nigeria: Buhari Calls Emergency Security Council Meeting
Nigeria: Why Emefiele Doesn't Need to Inform Finance Minister Before Changing Naira Notes - Moghalu
Nigerian Correctional Service Dismisses Nine Officers, Retires 25 Others
Liberia: On 2nd Thoughts - Liberia's Census Dilemma
South Africa: Petrol Price to Increase
Somalia: Turkey Condemns Deadly Attack in Somali Capital
Africa: Ethiopian Peace Talks in SA Will Continue Into Monday
Africa: UN Chief 'Deeply Concerned' By Stalled Black Sea Grain Initiative
Africa: Joint Communiqué of the Chair of the African Union and the Chairperson of the AU Commission On the Situation in the East of DRC
Africa: Gallup CEO Jon Clifton's New Book BLIND SPOT Urges Leaders to Focus on the "Happiness & Well-Being" of Citizens & Workers
Africa: How Covid-19 Damages Lungs - the Virus Attacks Mitochondria, Continuing an Ancient Battle That Began in the Primordial Soup
Liberia: Freeport of Monrovia Documentary Premiered
Ghana: Disregard False Narratives, Rely On Official Communications From Finance Ministry On IMF Negotiation - Finance Ministry Advises Ghanaians
Ghana: Measures to Restore Cedi Depreciation Bearing Fruits - - President Akufo-Addo
Gambia: Diaspora Remittances Is an Important Contributor to the Economy - President Barrow
Gambia Groundnut Price Higher in Sub-Region - Minister
Liberia: UPP Suspends Six Executive Members
Liberia: Public Works Commits to Completing Roads Before Weah's First Term
Liberia: LP Demands NEC Chair Step Down
Liberia: Thousands Storm Mcgill's Petition Program
Liberia: Sustaining the CLSG Project Is Important
Gambia: 'Gender Policy Being Revised to Include Child Marriage, FGM'
Gambia: TUI Belgium Arrives With 58 On Board
Gambia: Report On Regional Agricultural Tour Jointly Undertaken By the Gambia National Council of Elders and Nigerian High Commision in the Gambia
Senegal Seizes Cocaine Worth 24bn CFA

Random Facts

Martin Luther King Jr - Mini Bio

Spirituality Facts

Recent Facts