Rev. Jonathan Weaver takes his message international By Hamil R. Harris, Washington Informer — For more than five decades the Rev. Jonathan Weaver has traveled from the United States to…
While Donald Trump has used his social media platform to criticize all of his opponents, the former president has made his most controversial attacks against Black female prosecutors. By Bev-Freda…
A major DNA study has shed new light on the fate of millions of Africans who were traded as slaves to the Americas between the 16th and 19th centuries. Source…
Florida’s new standards for teaching social studies include throwbacks to an interpretation of slavery as benign or inconsequential. By Calvin Schermerhorn, Professor of History, Arizona State University — If there…
Michael Oher says the story of his adoption by a white family was never true and that they exploited him. By Fabiola Cineas, Vox — The 2009 film The Blind Side…
By Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald — As deadly gang violence unfolds against another Port-au-Prince neighborhood and another police officer lost his life trying to help the public fend off armed attacks, Human…
By Valante Maria, Medium — A recent incident at the Montgomery Alabama riverfront has ignited profound discussions about the complex struggles faced by black Americans and the importance of unity…
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA — Clarence Avant, a music business icon and mentor to many, has died at 92 years old. Avant was called “The Godfather” by many because…
Dangote is currently the richest Black person in the world according to The Black Wall Street Times. In a testament to the power of determination, innovation, and hard work, the…
Statement by Ronald E Hampton, Convener of the Police Justice and Accountability Task Force, Institute of the Black World 21st Century Responding to a spike in gun violence in D.C.,…
As president, Trump normalized racism. Now U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan has been assigned to his felony case tied to the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. *Originally published Wednesday, August, 2,…
Niger’s Coup D’état Amidst Africa’s Complexities: Leadership, Geopolitics, and Pathways to Progress.
By Mamadou Niang — Niger’s President, Mohamed Bazoum, was overthrown on July 26, 2023, by elements of his presidential guard. Their commander, General Tiani, was declared the head of state…