Today: November 25, 2024
Ghana‘s Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, made history with a significant visit to the Vatican on April 24, 2024. Welcomed warmly by Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome and head of the Catholic Church, Dr. Bawumia’s visit marked a milestone in Ghana’s…
Nigerian chess champion Tunde Onakoya returned home to Lagos on Wednesday, greeted by singing, dancing and armed guards after setting a new world record for the longest chess marathon in New York City last week. “I feel really proud of this moment,…
Airline passengers will now get automatic cash refunds when their flights are canceled or significantly delayed under new rules announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation. “This is a big day for America’s flying public,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at a…
If you’re looking to boost your career in the U.S., there are 50 best companies where you can thrive and advance professionally according to LinkedIn’s ranking of top large workplaces to grow your career in 2024. LinkedIn used data on promotion rates…
Millions more Americans could soon qualify for overtime pay, thanks to a new rule announced by the Biden-Harris administration. The rule raises the salary threshold for overtime eligibility, meaning lower-paid workers could get paid more fairly for their extra hours. Starting July…
From Instagram to TikTok, black women have taken center stage, flaunting their stunning looks with vibrant wigs of different textures from wavy curls to sleek straight hair. But, why can’t they just use their natural hair? Are black women not proud of…
Enoh T. Ebong, the head of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency visits Kenya week to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and advance other key development projects. During her visit which started from April 21, Ebong will participate in the American Chamber…
Tourism is a significant contributor to Ghana‘s economic growth and development with the industry raking in $3 billion from 1.1 million international visitors in 2023, according to the CEO of Ghana’s Tourism Authority, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman. This figure represents a significant increase…
Emmy-nominated actress and producer Yvonne Orji has acquired the rights to develop Ghanaian-American author Yaa Gyasi’s acclaimed novel “Transcendent Kingdom” as a television series for Sony Pictures Television. “Transcendent Kingdom” follows Gifty, a neuroscientist studying depression and addiction in mice hoping to…
While environmentalism has often been portrayed as a cause for the wealthy, Black women have long been at the forefront of the conservationist movement. In recognition of Earth Day on April 22, 2024, ESSENCE magazine highlights five remarkable Black women who are…
