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The ‘silent killer’ behind strokes in the Black community

By Alexa Spencer, Word In Black As a medical doctor of over 30 years who focuses on African-American health, Dr. Gregory Hall doesn’t mess around when it comes to managing high...

Are African Americans in Massachusetts Missing Out on Legislative Support?

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — In Massachusetts, where state leaders often champion equity and racial justice,...

Morgan State Rises to Third-Highest Enrollment Amongst HBCUs

The Baltimore public university accomplished record enrollment for its fourth consecutive year. Morgan State University,...

Ivory Coast Begins French Troop Withdrawal, Marking Shift in Africa-France Relations

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In a move emblematic of shifting dynamics between Africa and...

Congressional Black Caucus Elects Leadership for 119th Congress Amid Record Membership Growth

Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) announced its newly elected Executive Committee...

Ivory Coast Begins French Troop Withdrawal, Marking Shift in Africa-France Relations

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast — In a move emblematic of shifting dynamics between Africa and its former colonial powers, the Ivory Coast has announced the...

Nigeria to Launch National Credit Guarantee Company to Boost Financial Inclusion

Abuja, Nigeria — In a move designed to revolutionize financial access and stimulate economic growth, President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday that Nigeria will...

Burkina Faso Confronts Turbulent Past with Amnesty Law for 2015 Coup Plotters

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a landmark law granting amnesty to soldiers involved in a failed coup attempt in...

‘American Fiction’ asks who gets to decide Blackness

Anthony Stewart, Bucknell University https://narrations.ad-auris.com/widget/the-conversation-canada/american-fiction-asks-who-gets-to-decide-blackness The much-anticipated American Fiction comes to theatres this month. As a long-time scholar of Percival Everett, the author whose 2001...

Paying Slavery Reparations is Possible, Study of Federal Compensation Shows

Paying reparations for slavery is possible – based on a study of federal compensation to farmers, fishermen, coal miners, radiation victims and 70 other groups Linda...

Beyond Borders: Sacred Resilience – A Spiritual Legacy from Africa to Black America’s Streets

African American spirituality, deeply rooted in the religious traditions and cultures of Africa, traces its origins to the transatlantic slave trade. Enslaved Africans brought...

Ogechi, Multifaceted Artist OG Breaks Boundaries and Celebrates Cultural Fusion in Latest Single

Nigerian-American Artist, Based in Atlanta, Blends Hip-Hop and Cultural Influences for a Unique Sound. Atlanta, GA (West Georgia Pulse) – At 26, Ogechi is transcending...

The African-American community and Christianity

Is it time for another emancipation proclamation from Christianity for a community that has been oppressed by it for 200+ years? June 19th, also known...

Bayo Omoboriowo Shares His Journey to Becoming a Presidential Photographer

Bayo Omoboriowo shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming the official photographer for former President Muhammadu Buhari. This episode of the Teju Babyface Deep Dive Podcast is nothing short...

Tumo Kgabeng from Botswana: Entrepreneur Builds Tech Solutions for Farming Sector

Tumo Kgabeng, 24, is co-founder of Anton Tech – an AI research company that seeks to transform the agriculture industry. His agritech solution deploys...

Colonialism Revamped in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Lord Leverhulme’s 1911 concession in the Congo is now held by an African-run New York-based private equity firm with strong links to global philanthropy.  140...

Tecoyame: Mexico’s Oldest Black Community, Four Centuries On

Four centuries have passed since the arrival of African slaves on Mexican shores, yet the legacy of Mexico's oldest Black community endures, a testament...

8th Annual Black Sustainability Summit to Be Held in Metro Atlanta, October 6-8th

Nationwide — Black Sustainability, Inc. proudly unveils the upcoming 8th Annual Black Sustainability Summit, set to take place from October 6th to October 8th, 2023, throughout...

6 Books That Explain The History And Meaning of Juneteenth

After decades of being celebrated at mostly the local level, Juneteenth – the long-standing holiday that commemorates the arrival of news of emancipation and freedom to...

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