Today: October 6, 2024
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced that the city will honor Rebecca Cheptegei, the late Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, by naming a sports venue after her. The 33-year former world champion, who had finished 44th in the marathon at the recent Paris…
American musician Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, known mostly by his first name, Jidenna, has articulated his words beautifully–as he does his lyrics–that Kamala Harris is a bridge of hope for the black Diaspora around the globe considering the influence of the U.S. The…
Tomorrow, September 3, 2024, at 7:00 PM ET, the Food Freedom Fighters coalition will host a virtual event titled “Food Freedom Fighters for Kamala,” aimed at supporting Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign. This initiative seeks to promote a Food Bill of Rights that…
TANTV, a leading media-technology company championing the inclusion of the multicultural Global Black diaspora community, proudly announces the launch of “Diaspora Voices,” a groundbreaking column dedicated to amplifying the voices of the African Diaspora. Geneva Greene, a distinguished communications scholar and seasoned…
USAID and Prosper Africa have joined forces with the National Alliance for Black Business to strengthen trade ties between the United States and Africa by connecting Black entrepreneurs across the Pan-African diaspora. Representing the former parties, USAID Counselor Clinton White signed the…
In recent years, a troubling form of neo-imperialism has taken root in Africa, marked by extensive foreign land acquisitions and economic interventions. Often disguised as “investment” or “development aid,” this modern exploitation bears an unsettling resemblance to historical colonial practices. The consequences…
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is set to publish its first book of sports photography, titled “Game Changers: Sports Photographs from the National Museum of African American History and Culture,” on September 17, 2024. This groundbreaking…
Africa stands at a crossroads. Despite impressive economic growth in recent decades, the continent continues to grapple with persistent challenges of poverty, inequality, and political instability. This paradox highlights a crucial truth: economic gains alone are not enough to lift millions out…
Written by Gbenga Ogunjimi Washington DC — Nigerian Center is set to host a virtual event to empower international students with crucial knowledge about off-campus work authorization. The event, scheduled for August 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, offers crucial information for international…
The Nigerian Center invites you to its Know Your Rights workshop on the theme, ‘Work Authorization for International Students’. Event Details: Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024 Time: 6:30 PM EST Location: Virtual Event via Zoom https://us04web.zoom.us/meeting/register/upYrd-GrrDkuGdyim_7S26Ng4t_PS1Nu9Tdn Register The virtual workshop offers…
