You may also like
WATCH | Fine-tuning! Kgabo Cars training women, youth how to thrive as car mechanics | News24
Isaac Boshomane, the owner of Kgabo Cars, is passionate about vehicle repairs. But there is one thing that supersedes this - his passion for empowering the youth and women in the male-dominated space of car mechanics.
Read more
Source: https://www.news24.com
Nigeria: Why Young Nigerians Are Returning to Masquerade Rituals, Even in a Christian Community
[The Conversation Africa] For generations, the tradition of Omabe masquerades has been part of the cultural landscape of the Nsukka area of Enugu State in Nigeria. Masquerades are cultural or religious events that often feature masked dancers embodying various spirits. Omabe masquerades are
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Keke Palmer Doesn't Believe In Being A "Girlfriend," Says She's Single Until She's Married
Keke Palmer isn't convinced that being someone's girlfriend is where it's at. The 27-year-old recently hopped on the Tik Tok trend of responding to things people say by calling out
Read more
Source: Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Chimamanda Adichie Accuses Former Writing Students Of Exploiting Her: 'They Were Actively Campaigning To Cancel Me' - Blavity
Chimamanda Adichie is engulfed in a public feud with two of her former writing students.
Read more
Source: Blavity News
Raiders' Solomon Thomas Launches The Defensive Line Foundation to Tackle Youth Suicide | Dallas Weekly
“I want to start that conversation on mental health,” said Solomon. “Normalize it, get rid of the embarrassment and ill feelings young people have about going to speak with a therapist or even just admitting to working on mental health.”
Read more
Source: Dallas Weekly
Namibia: Balu's Art Goes Solo
[Namibian] AFTER joining the 061Music crew in 2018, Bradley Richter (35), better known as Balu, has something new to share: He released his first solo music project called 'The Art Of Balu Panda' recently.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Chastanet Appeals To Gang Members After Four People Die In Gun Violence - St. Lucia Times News
Prime Minister Allen Chastanet has made an appeal to young people involved in gangs, after four people died in two separate incidents involving gun violence. “ I just want to appeal to young people involved in gangs - Saint Lucia is prospering and there is a better way and a better
Read more
Source: St. Lucia Times News Online - Breaking News & Daily News
Africa: Global Youth Summit 2021 │ 23-25 April
[WHO] Geneva -- The Global Youth Summit is a unique virtual event designed with young people, for young people. Over three-days, the Summit will convene young people from all over the world and key stakeholders from UN agencies, national governments and corporate partners to discuss the needs of
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Mayor LaToya Cantrell Creates Office to Focus on Gun Violence Prevention - The New Orleans Tribune
THE NEW ORLEANS TRIBUNE - “Establishing this office is part of our commitment to a holistic long-term strategy to prevent gun violence over time. This work started with recommendations from our Forward Together Transition Team, and in one of my first acts as Mayor, I established the Gun Violence
Read more
Source: Home - The New Orleans Tribune
Teen Influencers Virtual Reflect on the Tulsa Massacre – Free Press of Jacksonville
Recently, I’m A Star teen influencers held a virtual watch party for the new History Channel Documentary on Black Wall Street. Students ages 12-18 learned about the thriving black business district in the affluent Greenwood community [...]
Read more
Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
Africa: We Live in Our Smartphones, Anthropologists Say
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Researchers at University College London argue that smartphones have become so fundamental that they are like places people live, rather than mere tools of communication
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Importance of memorials - NewsDay Zimbabwe
Eddie Cross ONE of my uncles, Havelock Cross was killed in 1916 in World War I. I am sure that somewhere in The post Importance of memorials appeared first on NewsDay Zimbabwe.
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
#BTSpeakingOut – Let’s get real, please - Barbados Today
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados Today Inc. by Patrick Gittens I wonder why your newspaper or The Nation often seeks to get political opinions on the Democratic Labour Party from the likes of
Read more
Source: Barbados Today - News You Can Trust.
Sen. Chang-Diaz sees progress with justice reinvestment bill - The Bay State Banner
Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz is advancing legislation that would reinvest savings stemming from criminal justice reforms back into communities. Her Act to Reinvest Justice and Opportunity in Communities Affected by Incarceration was taken up as an amendment in the State Senate budget, passed May
Read more
Source: The Bay State Banner
Mayor Scott to hold first Youth Summit, giving youth a seat at the table on issues impacting them most | Afro
Summit to Focus on Building a Better, Safer City Together BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, May 18, 2021) — This week, Mayor Brandon M. Scott will hold his first youth summit to engage in dialogue with Baltimore youth. The Mayor’s Youth Summit will span three days, both in-person and virtually, from
Read more
Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0
Namibia: Partying Youth Risk Spreading Virus
[New Era] Young people must curb their party instincts to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the authorities warned yesterday With 1 008 Covid-19 deaths and over 9 000 active cases in the country, the police yesterday sternly cautioned the public and reminded them of the danger and risks of
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: Interview With Ugandan Opposition Leader Bobi Wine
[DW] In this interview with "The 77 Percent", musician-turned-opposition leader Bobi Wine explains why the African youth are the drivers of political change and his hope for the future.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Billie Jean King Delicately Reminds Naomi Osaka Of 'Responsibility' To Press
"The media still play an important role in the telling of our story," the former tennis great tweeted of the superstar's decision to refuse interviews.
Read more
Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0
This is Why Youth 12-15 Should Be Vaccinated
By: Dr. Jerry P. Abraham, director  Kedren Vaccines at Kedren Health in Los Angeles California has made great strides in...
Read more
Source: Observer News Group – Group Newspapers of Southern California
Your daily Horoscope for 11 May 2021
Wondering what the day has in store for your star sign? Here's a quick glance at horoscopes and more for today - completely free!
Read more
Source: South African News | Online News | The South African
This former teacher just became the first openly gay Black man elected to office in Texas - Face2Face Africa
25-year-old Jalen McKee-Rodriguez has a lot to offer the San Antonio City Council in Texas, and his win in the recent District 2 run-off proves the people are ready to give him the platform to do so. McKee-Rodriguez beat his former boss and incumbent Jada Andrews-Sullivan by 1,230 votes to be the
Read more
Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice
FUNdraising Good Times: Can your Leadership be bought? – Free Press of Jacksonville
This column is especially for nonprofit CEOs: we know you have to secure buy-in from your leadership, but how exactly do you do that?  If you’re going to be successful at fundraising, you can’t go [...]
Read more
Source: Free Press of Jacksonville – Florida’s First Coast Quality Black Weekly
Senator Ossoff supports Criminal Justice Reform bill that expunges records for nonviolent federal juvenile offenses | The Atlanta Voice
Today, U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff got behind a bill that would give Georgians who were convicted of nonviolent federal offenses as children the chance for a fresh start without a criminal record. “A nonviolent juvenile offender shouldn’t be marked for life by a mistake they made or a bad situation
Read more
Source: The Atlanta Voice
MK35m National Youth League kicks off this month | Malawi 24 - Malawi news
The 2021 National Youth League will kick off from 29th June to 2nd December and will be sponsored to the tune of MK35 million. The announcement was made on Thursday at the bank's headquarters in Blantyre by Chief Executive Officer Jaco Viljoen, who said it is always in his institution's interest to
Read more
Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Inslee Signs Two Bills That Focus On The Needs Of Youth - The Seattle Medium
“School-aged youth who are in or recently released from institutional facilities are at a crucial point in their lives,” Callan said. “My bill works to ensure they have access to a meaningful education, and have a pathway to graduate with post-secondary opportunities, giving these students, our
Read more
Source: https://seattlemedium.com
Namibia: Covid Crisis Spirals... Strict Measures to Curb Further Spread
[New Era] Staff Reporter
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Liberia: Gender Ministry Social Cash Transfer Program Poised to Stimulate Economic Activities in Slum Communities
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Aurelius Butter, the National Coordinator for the Liberia Social Safety Nets Project at the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection says he is optimistic that the Social Cash Transfer Program will benefit families who have been hit seriously by the impact of
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
The COVID-19 Vaccine: What Young People Want You to Know. | New Pittsburgh Courier
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world last year, young people were affected greatly.  Life moments such as proms, graduations, and other festivities were canceled, postponed or held virtually. High schools and colleges moved to remote learning, sports were cancelled and the day-to-day life as
Read more
Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media
Rwanda: New Project to Boost Engagement of Youth in Agriculture
[New Times] Rwandan youth engaged in agriculture have been urged to showcase their projects to be able to stand a chance of winning a prize in a competition that has been organized by Rwanda Organic Agriculture Movement (ROAM) in partnership with an international non-profit organization called
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Protesters Call For Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's Resignation Following Adam Toledo Shooting - Blavity
Protesters are asking Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to resign in the aftermath of Adam Toledo's fatal police encounter.
Read more
Source: Blavity News
More from Black Women's Lifestyle Guide, Black Love & Beauty Trends - Essence
Nik Walker On Black Theater, Gratitude And The New Musical, ‘Spamalot’ | Essence
Recap: At This Year’s Camp Flog Gnaw, Love and Gratitude Shaped Day One | Essence
I Tried On Brandon Blackwood's Fall/Winter 2023 Outerwear Collection | Essence
Sex Talk: Here's Why You Need to Explore Sexual Aftercare With Your Partner | Essence
Dwayne Wade Steps Out With His Youngest Son Xavier For A Lakers Game | Essence
Six Sisters Who Overcame Homelessness Are On The Path To Become Nurses Together | Essence
Inside The High Stakes Runway Competitions For Cash | Essence
Exclusive: Gospel Singer And 'Praise This' Star Koryn Hawthorne Is Engaged! | Essence
‘I Have To Respect Their Wishes. I Want My Kids To Be Free’: Marlon Wayans Dicusses His Acceptance Of Trans Son | Essence
Product of The Week: This Cleansing Balm Works For My Sensitive Skin | Essence
Edward Enninful Set To Receive Trailblazer Award At The 2023 British Fashion Council Awards | Essence
DC Young Fly Shines As The New Host Of VH1’s ‘Celebrity Squares’ | Essence
Chaka Khan On Creating Her “Life’s Scent” With HSN | Essence
HBCUs Celebrate Battle Of Versailles With A Sustainable Fashion Showcase | Essence
Authors Of George Floyd Book Say They Were Told Not To Discuss Systemic Racism At Public School Speaking Engagement | Essence
EXCLUSIVE: Dove Is Changing The Way Black People Are Represented In Gaming With Code My Crown | Essence
Jet-Setting: I Traveled To The Bahamas In First Class On JetBlue’s Inaugural Direct Flight From Los Angeles to Nassau | Essence
Introducing Laila Edwards: The First Black Woman To Play On The U.S. Women’s National Hockey Team | Essence
Monica, Victoria Monét, And More Stun In Black-Owned Brands | Essence
Patti LaBelle Will Be Honored At CMT 'Smashing Glass: A Celebration Of The Groundbreaking Women Of Music' | Essence
Keke Palmer Named As Host Of 2023 Soul Train Awards | Essence
'Island Girls Rock' Helps Women And Girls Cultivate Sisterhood Across Borders | Essence
Dinner Diplomacy: Navigating Complex Relationships At Holiday Family Gatherings | Essence
15 Nail Polish Colors Perfect For The Holiday Season | Essence
A Black Woman Designer, Rochelle Porter, Launched Her First-Ever Bedding Collection At Target | Essence
Exclusive: 'Buying Back The Block' Is About More Than Revitalizing Homes For Mike And Kyra Epps - 'It's Our Legacy' | Essence
5 Fragrances That Will Boost Your Mood | Essence
WATCH: Behind The Scenes With Jaja’s African Hair Braiding Costume Designer, Dede Ayite | Essence
Black-Owned Morning-After Pill Brand Julie Activating At Howard University This Fall | Essence
Are Newsletters The New Blog? | Essence
Director Gelila Bekele Aims To Inspire With Documentary, ‘Maxine’s Baby’ | Essence
Army Overturns Convictions Of 110 Black Soldiers Imprisoned Or Hanged After 1917 "Houston Riots" | Essence
Living Well: Nike's Newest, Hottest Sneaker Is Already Sold Out — And It's A Walking Shoe For Kids | Essence
How Rustin’s Costume Designer Toni-Leslie James Payed Homage To Civil Rights Era Fashion | Essence
Exclusive: A 'Very Proud' Angelina Jolie Was There To Celebrate Zahara Becoming An AKA | Essence
A New Rule Makes It Easier To Unionize. These Corporate Lobbyists Are Blocking It | Essence
Cassie Settles Legal Dispute Alleging Rape And Abuse By Sean 'Diddy' Combs | Essence
Jada Pinkett Smith Responds To Those Who Say She's Been ‘Emasculating’ Will | Essence
Grace Wales Bonner’s Exhibition Spirit Movers With MoMA Is A Meditation On Blackness | Essence
Billy Porter Reaches New Levels Of Vulnerability With Fifth Album, ‘Black Mona Lisa’ | Essence
Rihanna's Fenty Beauty Is The World's Biggest Celebrity Beauty Brand | Essence
Melissa Simone And Dess Dior On The Artist’s Creative Director Collaboration With The Swim Line | Essence
New Book Tells Us How We Can End Racism In One Generation | Essence
Pharrell's 'Black Ambition' Fund Grants $3.2M To 36 Founders Of Color | Essence
WATCH: Swizz Beatz And Nasir Dean Discuss New Series, ‘Drive With Swizz’ | Essence
Reimagining Malcolm X Through Opera | Essence
6 Ways To Make Your Home Cozier For The Holiday Season | Essence
U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar Fighting To Establish National Office For Missing Black Women And Girls | Essence
WATCH: Chief to Chief With Ghanaian Roberta Annan | What You Need To Know About Fast Fashion | Essence
Kevin Hart Awarded 25th Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize For American Humor | Essence

Women Facts

Sports Facts

Black Sands, Legends of Kemet Official Trailer