Today: September 20, 2024
Our South African Sista Tyla attended the 2024 MET GALA for the first time and didn’t disappoint. This year’s theme—“Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion”—celebrates the Costume Institute’s new exhibition of the same name; The exhibit features approximately 250 items drawn from the museum’s…
TANTV launches new health column, “Your Village Doctor” by medical expert Dr. Okenye addressing racial disparity in health & wellbeing of the African diaspora.…
American rapper Gunna, known professionally as Sergio Giavanni Kitchens, and Afropop singer Tyla, made a special appearance at the popular Konka Soweto club in Primville, Johannesburg…
The Center for Community Media (CCM) at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY selected TANTV as part of its inaugural cohort of Fundraising for Community Media, the first such program exclusively dedicated to building fundraising strategies in AAPI, Black,…
Burkina Faso has suspended the BBC and Voice of America (VOA) radio networks for two weeks following their airing of a report accusing the country’s army of attacks on civilians in its fight against jihadists. The decision, announced by the communications authority…
In the fight against malaria, innovative solutions are critical, especially in reaching remote communities with limited access to health services. Cote d’Ivoire is providing an inspiring example of how grassroots efforts can make a significant impact against this deadly disease. As the…
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,…
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…
