Boxing Icon George Foreman Passes Away at 76

Tennessee woman warns of deadly COVID-like pneumonia in video : TheGrio

A Tennessee woman is warning others about her diagnosis with unknown pneumonia. The woman says that she has all the symptoms of COVID-19. The post Tennessee woman warns of deadly COVID-like pneumonia in video appeared first on TheGrio.

fave

Source: theGrio

C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | New Pittsburgh Courier

By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership

fave

Source: New Pittsburgh Courier - Powered by Real Times Media

Megan Thee Stallion's Producer Seems To Believe Tory Lanez Played A Role In The Shooting

Lil Ju Made The Beat, Megan Thee Stallion's producer has posted several social media messages suggesting that artist Tory Lanez was somehow responsible for Megan getting shot in the foot.

fave

Source: MadameNoire

Jay-Z, other celebs ask feds to probe student's 2010 killing - Black News Channel

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press/ BNC Contributor Rihanna, Jay-Z, Charlize Theron and other celebrities are calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the death of 20-year-old Danroy 'DJ' Henry Jr., a Black football player at Pace University killed by a white police officer in

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot G-Checks Press Secretary For Going Karen: “Watch Your Mouth”

One of the most polarizing White House officials got put in her place for talking slick. On Thursday, July 16 Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany addressed the eyesore that is the gun violence problem in Chicago. When discussing the issue she took a very clear shot at Mayor Lori Lightfoot calling her

fave

Source: The Urban Daily

C. T. Vivian dies at age 95, place in history is secure | Chicago Defender

By Bunnie Jackson-Ransom Cordy Tindell Vivian (July 30, 1924 – July 17, 2020)) was an American minister, author, and was a close friend and lieutenant of Martin Luther King Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement. Vivian continued to reside in Atlanta, Georgia and founded the C. T. Vivian Leadership

fave

Source: Chicago Defender

Georgia mask debate ensnares Trump as Kemp battles Atlanta - Black News Channel

By JEFF MARTIN and BEN NADLER undefined/ BNC Contributor ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia's governor and the mayor of its largest city accused each other of playing politics Friday amid an escalating fight over face masks intended to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. The battle over masks in a state

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

'The Governor Is Putting Politics Over People': Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Responds To Gov. Kemp's Bizarre Lawsuit Over Mask Order

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms doubled down on an earlier tweet where she spoke out against the troublesome lawsuit filed against her and several city council members on Thursday.

fave

Source: MadameNoire

GCS releases back to school plans - Carolina Peacemaker

Moderate social distancing, with 50 percent occupancy in school buildings, and a mix of in-person and remote learning for students returning to school in the Fall, are a few of the new rules for learning in Guilford County Schools. N.C. Governor Roy Cooper announced on July 14 that N.C. public

fave

Source: http://www.peacemakeronline.com

COVID-19: Cases increase by 13 373, reported death toll now 4 804

The number of cumulative COVID-19 cases in South Africa now stands at 337 594, along with 4 804 deaths and 178 183 recoveries.

fave

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

NetOne acting board chair faces police grilling

POLICE yesterday said they were keen on questioning NetOne Cellular (Pvt) Limited acting board chair, Susan Mutangadura over perjury allegations involving a member of the telecom’s board of directors. BY TATIRA ZWINOIRA In February, embattled NetOne chief executive Lazarus Muchenje was suspended on

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

United Way of Greater Atlanta announces 'United for Racial Equity and Healing' fund | The Atlanta Voice

United Way of Greater Atlanta announced that it has created the United for Racial Equity and Healing Fund to tackle the systemic issues underlying the correlation between race and zip codes, place, and equity. Funds will be invested in organizations in metro Atlanta that are primarily focused on

fave

Source: The Atlanta Voice

Black People Suffer From Dementia | Afro

By Dr. Lucille Ridgill Special to the AFRO Alzheimer’s disease (the most common type of dementia) is the sixth leading cause of death among White people, but the fourth leading cause of death for Black people like me. The Black population age 65+ is projected to more than double in size in the next

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Water Is Wet: Donald Trump’s Niece Says She Heard President Use N-Word, Anti-Semitic Slurs

It's only a matter of time before Candace Owens or Diamond and Silk weigh in on this matter and try to absolve Donald Trump by suggesting he was probably just rapping along to a Kanye song or something.

fave

Source: The Urban Daily

Justice Ginsburg says Cancer has Returned, but won't Retire - Black News Channel

By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press/ BNC Contributor WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said Friday she is receiving chemotherapy for a recurrence of cancer, but has no plans to retire from the Supreme Court. The 87-year-old Ginsburg, who has had four earlier bouts with

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Porsha Williams Facing 5 Years in Prison For Breonna Taylor Protest

Real Housewives of Atlanta personality Porsha Williams is facing 5 years on a felony charge for participating in a protest in Louisville, Kentucky

fave

Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent

No Mask, No Entry: Walmart, CVS & Target Will Require Customers To Wear Face-Coverings

Kicking off things off, Walmart said in a blog post would start enforcing a new rule requiring patrons to wear face masks beginning Monday (Jul.20). This is significant being that Walmart is the biggest retailer in the country, with 5,000 stores nationwide. Plus, mask-wearing now has become

fave

Source: Black America Web

Texas GOP postpones convention a day due to technical problems | Dallas Weekly

After struggling to kick off the virtual gathering Thursday, the party's executive committee has voted to wait until Saturday to resume business, hoping it can use the time between to smooth things out.

fave

Source: Dallas Weekly

Your Morning Cup Of Joe Works For Your Workout | Afro

By Black Health Matters When you need to hydrate for your workout, forget about sports drinks or a plain bottle of water. According to new research, your morning coffee could be your best bet to get the most out of your physical activity. We’ve heard about coffee’s health benefits, like fighting

fave

Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

‘Mthuli economic review damp squib’

ZIMBABWE’S main opposition MDC Alliance party yesterday described the 2020 mid-term budget and economic review statement presented by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube as a damp squib for failing to address critical issues afflicting Zimbabweans such as price increases and low disposable incomes

fave

Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People

FOOD: The Bake with Paris

NNPA NEWSWIRE — There are many things you can do with these cookies- you can eat them by themselves, put some chocolate and marshmallows on top to make s'mores, or create a cheesecake filling, just like I did.

fave

Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

Azerbaijan, Armenia take border fight online

Videos of fighting at the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Oblast (district) have been posted on YouTube by ...

fave

Source: South Florida Times

‘I lost consciousness four times’ – Brazilian cop filmed standing on a Black woman’s neck - Face2Face Africa

Two São Paulo military police officers are facing criminal charges after one of them was filmed with his foot on the neck of a Black woman, who had her face on the ground during an arrest. The officer in question also stood on the woman’s neck, applying all his weight on the neck at

fave

Source: Face2Face Africa - The Premier Pan-African Voice

Los Angeles City Mayor Announced 10-million dollars will be added towards the L.A. Regional COVID-19 Team Recovery Program - Los Angeles Sentinel

With recent shutdowns, small businesses are at high risk of closing for good during this time. Garcetti announced another step forward in helping local businesses and their staff by providing funds, to help solidify their footing during the waves of closing and reopening of the economy. The mayor

fave

Source: Black News Black Press | Los Angeles Sentinel | Los Angeles Sentinel | Black News

Wells Fargo Commitment Could Potentially Result in Billions for Small Businesses - Black News Channel

By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior Correspondent In April, Wells Fargo announced it would donate gross proceeds from the Paycheck Protection Plan to nonprofits working with small businesses. This month, the bank has ramped up its efforts by unveiling the details of an approximately $400

fave

Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Black WNBA players: Never Scared. - ThyBlackMan

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is a lot of attention about the NBA “bubble” and the potential resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season later this month but the 2020 WNBA season is also scheduled to start this month. WNBA players already have so many complaints about the living conditions at the WNBA's IMG

fave

Source: ThyBlackMan

What mask? Malema 'ignores social distancing' at Zindzi Mandela funeral

The EFF is advocating for the return of Level 5 lockdown - so this maskless, non-socially-distant encounter isn't a great look for Julius Malema.

fave

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

Restaurants: #JobsSaveLives begs government to save industry

New social media movement #JobsSaveLives pushes back at stringent lockdown rules which are crushing restaurants.

fave

Source: South African News | Online News | The South African

One North Carolina City Council Approves Reparations – Sort Of | BlackPressUSA

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Hundreds of years of Black blood spilled that fills the cup we drink from today,” said Councilman Keith Young, one of two African American members of the City Council that voted 7-0 in favor of reparations. It is simply not enough to remove statutes. Black people in this country

fave

Source: Black News, Politics, Commentary & Culture | BlackPressUSA

In the news: Chelsey Green and Terri Lyne Carrington - The Bay State Banner

The Recording Academy’s national board of trustees now includes two Berklee faculty members and a Berklee Online student. The post In the news: Chelsey Green and Terri Lyne Carrington appeared first on The Bay State Banner.

fave

Source: The Bay State Banner

BlackFacts Details

Boxing Icon George Foreman Passes Away at 76

Facts About Women

Random Facts

Business Facts

Literature Facts