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By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times From comedy shows to R&B concerts, the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex (BJCC) has attracted some of the biggest artists in the entertainment industry including R&B legend Mary J Blige and music superstar Chris Brown with Lil Wayne and Patti LaBelle and

By Sym Posey | The Birmingham Times One Alabama-based nonprofit is bringing diversity through film to the state with a very familiar Birmingham resident assisting in its efforts. The uber-talented Carey Fountain, Director of Programs and Partnership with Foot Soldiers Park, an organization

I want to start by posing a tough question: Why do we expect to go to the people who hurt us to heal? Especially since some of us are really reinjuring ourselves by doing so. It's something many of us may not want to hear but it’s best to look for help elsewhere. You can be […]

PRENTISS HILL, CREATOR OF MAGIC CITY DIAMOND CLASSIC WHICH FEATURED ALABAMA A&M AND MILES COLLEGE; ALABAMA NEWS CENTER, APRIL 11.

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Orlando Pirates need to find a long-term plan at left-back with Deon Hotto and Innocent Maela ageing. Is this their solution?

Will Donald Trump forgive South Africa’s special envoy to the US, Mcebisi Jonas, for the 'nasty' things he once said?

Today's Kaizer Chiefs news wrap features a controversial opinion about trophy success and a blow regarding Mfundo Vilakazi.

Was the ConCourt's decision to block AfriForum's appeal request regarding 'Kill the Boer' a lawful, moral, rational and righteous one?

Orlando Pirates face Egyptian side Pyramids FC over two legs in the Champions League semi-finals. Here's all you need to know.

Today's news wrap.

Orlando Pirates have two matches in their way of an appearance in the Champions League final. Is this the best XI to start those clashes?

Judge Angela Tucker has received threats and had her private information released to the public after lowering Karmelo Anthony's bond from $1 million to  $250,000. 

In the early 1900s, the town of Idlewild in northeastern Michigan was a vacation resort for prominent African-Americans. The community, known as Michigan's 'Black Eden' from 1912 through the mid-1960s, was said to have gotten its name because of idle men and wild women. This area was a resort

Did You Know? By Attorney Raven Beach John Doe executed a will in 1980, naming his son Bill as the executor. The will provided that his house was to be sold upon his death and [...]

By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU A member of the Board of Trustees of The Alabama State University, the honorableTiffany B. McCord,has beenappointed by AlabamaGovernor Kay E. Iveyto fill the unexpired term ofJudge Johnny Hardwick(ASU class of 1973)on [...]

By Speakin’ Out News staff, compiled from AL.com and other sources A bill filed in the Alabama House of Representatives would prevent healthcare providers from denying organ transplants based on a person’s vaccination status. Rep. [...]

Compiled by Speakin' Out News HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The University of Alabama in Huntsville’s Bevill Center is set for a $34.4 million transformation into a state-of-the-art cybersecurity facility, following Stage II approval from the University [...]

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From NCATAGGIES.COM North Carolina A&T finished eighth at the 2025 Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Women's Golf Championships at the par 72, 5,995-yard Reserve Club at St. James Golf Course on The post A&T women's golf finishes 8th at CAA ch appeared first on WS Chronicle.

Ranked is a digital platform that allows human nature to unfold. Created by Taylor Humphries, Ranked uses the combination of organic cultural influence and AI to create genuine excitement around brands looking to cultivate authentic relationships with their audience. As a short-form digital content

Tourism Minister, Edmund Bartlett, says Carnival in Jamaica generated approximately $95.4 billion in total economic impact and supported an estimated 115,247 full-time equivalent jobs across multiple sectors in 2024. He made the disclosure while...

Tertiary-level students are being urged to take advantage of funding that is available under the Tertiary Students Assistance Programme (TSAP) for the 2025 academic year. The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, in a bulletin,...

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Nationwide - William Spencer, an African American father from Clairton, Pennsylvania, says his 11-year-old daughter was attacked outside Clairton Elementary School by the mother of a 7-year-old boy who had

Nationwide -- Cynthia Cureton-Robles, the co-founder and CEO of TRONUS, and Curtis Alexander, who founded TRZ Recovery are making history in the world of bowling. Both of their companies, which are Black-owned, are the only companies providing the first athlete recovery lounge for the 2025 USBC

Nationwide - George Bell, who was once the tallest man in the United States at 7 feet, 8 inches, has died at age 67. He was remembered for his kindness […] The post George Bell, Once the Tallest Man in the United States, Sadly Dies at 67 first appeared on BlackNews.com.

Four years ago, Trump called crypto "a scam." He told Fox News that he objected to crypto because it competes with the U.S. dollar. But Trump has a long history of regarding a scam as an opportunity. Trump is now deregulating crypto as his family goes into everything from bitcoin mining to

Black Public Media is set to top $2 million in support for PitchBLACK film and immersive projects at this year’s national pitch competition | Black Public Media (BPM) is on target to hit $2 million in funding [...] The post appeared first on Free Press of Jacksonville.

On April 5, 23-year-old Black man Dinari McAlmont, a resident of Bowie, Maryland, was found dead while vacationing in the Bahamas.

The worst administration to ever do it wants to cut federal funding to public media, including NPR and PBS, which the president has claimed is biased against him.

Black Westchester Mortgage Fraud Allegations Rock New York AG Letitia Jame New York Attorney General Letitia James is under federal scrutiny following a formal criminal referral issued by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), alleging she falsified key mortgage documents and misrepresented property information to obtain favorable loan terms. The case, detailed in a federal letter dated April 14, 2025, is supported by investigative work […] This post Mortgage Fraud Allegations Rock New York AG Letitia Jame first appears on Black Westchester and is written by DAMON K JONES

Harvard University has refused to comply with the demands of the Trump administration to end its diversity programs. The move was met with high praise on social media after it issued a statement.

Get your festival outfit ready because festival season is in full swing. From Coachella to Stagecoach, check out these pieces that will standout.

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President Donald Trump once again floated the unconstitutional idea of U.S. citizens being arrested and jailed outside of the country. 

Eskom’s planned maintenance will result in a 14-hour power outage in parts of Johannesburg on Wednesday, 16 April.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia as part of a Southeast Asian tour whic...

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The armed wing of the Palestinian group Hamas says it has lost contact with a group holding Israeli-US captive Edan Alex...

Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has announced the formation of a rival government, two years since the...

FAAC says of the N931.325 billion statutory revenue, the Federal Government received N422.485 billion while states received N214.290 billion. The post FAAC: FG, states, LGs share N1.578 trillion for March appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

With Innocent Maela set to leave Orlando Pirates at the end of the season, it looks like Fawaaz Basadien might be the next target.

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A novel that tricks its readers, another exploring the "incessant gnaw" of grief after death, non-fiction about emigrating to Australia from Gaza, or the vital role of Black media: the powerful books shortlisted for one of Australia's top literary awards.

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As Ferguson nears 10 years of reflection, youth open a joyful new space for art, healing, and leadership with a public celebration May 2–3. FERGUSON, MO, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 10-year anniversary of the …

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WASHINGTON, DC – The roughly five hour bus ride from Washington, D.C. to Poughkeepsie gave students time to reflect on the four-day odyssey they would soon complete. Many discussed with each other how they had been inspired: to keep their grades up, to apply for scholarships, to think more

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The Burke County Board of Commissioners voted 4-1 in favor of a motion to allocate all of the money currently in the school zone camera fund towards the detention center renovations. County Manager Merv Waldrop explained that under the current law regulating the use of the school zone camera

This is the beginning of a series that will feature shops, restaurants and other businesses in Downtown Waynesboro. Kim Arrington did not grow up in Waynesboro but she's called it home for close to 39 years. She is originally from Hephzibah but has lived in Burke County long enough to consider it

The Keysville City Council discussed the possibility of a forensic audit at the monthly meeting Monday, April 14. The city has still not resolved the automatic monthly payments to the deceased employee discussed at the last meeting. Councilwoman Maggie Terrell stated that another payment of $21 automatically went out to the account on April 14. Terrell reached out to the […]

Jurors have been drawn for the April 2025 term of Superior Court Grand Jury criminal session with Judge John Flythe presiding. Jurors are to report at 9 a.m. Monday, April 28 to the Burke County Judicial Center. The list includes: Esther B. Kitchens, Waynesboro; Sarah Ashe, Waynesboro; Tiana Montreka Jones, Waynesboro; Tamara Latrice Kelly, Sardis; Georgenia L. Anthony, Waynesboro; Antoinette […]

WPS BEAR HUNT Who wants to go on a Bear Hunt? From April 7 through May 12 Waynesboro Primary School will be hosting a Bear Hunt. Each week, a new hunting clue will be given. Be on the lookout for Clue #1! Use the clue of the week to find the spot where the paw print is located. Once you […]

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20 YEARS AGO – APRIL 20, 2005 Burke County EMA firefighters Capt. Bennie Shelton, Capt. Daniel Roberts, Pvt. Willie Avery and Pvt. Alan Baum were recognized for bravery in the line of duty. The recognition was in connections with the group’s actions during a house fire that occurred

The Jr. Concerned Citizens of Keysville celebrated Easter early with their second annual community wide easter egg hunt in Keysville City Park Saturday, April 12. We're sorry! This content is only available to online subscribers. Please login below or Subscribe today! Username Password * Remember

The city of Midville has permanently closed a section of Trout Street due to road deterioration from storm damage. The flooding and tree upheaval brought on by Hurricane Helene in September damaged the pavement so severely that the road is no longer safe for travel. “The hurricane was the leading

A string of auto break-ins has left residents of the Burkehaven neighborhood frustrated and seeking solutions. The Waynesboro Police Department has received six reports of car break-ins in the neighborhood in 2025. In the Burkehaven Neighborhood Facebook group, residents of the neighborhood have shared home surveillance camera footage of the thefts and discussed the possibility of establishing a neighborhood watch. […]

NBS Bank plc has reported a significant increase in its profit-after-tax, rising to K72.99 billion for the year ending 2024, representing a 148% surge from K29.38 billion in the same period in 2023. According to the financial statement the ‘Caring Bank’ has released, signed by Board Chairperson

Malawians are being advised to explore financial solutions from traditional financial institutions to navigate the country's turbulent economic landscape. The call comes as many individuals struggle to make ends meet amidst rising costs of living and economic uncertainty. Select Financial

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Swiss digital border security firm Travizory Security SA has dismissed reports suggesting it is holding funds meant for the Kenyan government, calling them "misleading and inaccurate."

[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - The upcoming "Made in Ethiopia" 10 km street run is strategically designed to promote the burgeoning local sportswear manufacturing industry and showcase its growing production capabilities.

[Ethiopian Herald] Integrated transportation systems (ITS) necessitate better technology that contributes to environmental protection and greenhouse gas emission reductions. The combination of greener and smarter transportation technology promotes sustainable practices and innovative technologies

[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopian coffee, which has achieved historical success in terms of production, quality and revenue, is increasingly in demand in the domestic and international markets. It is stimulating the country's export trade. In particular, its competitiveness and demand at the

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has issued a stark warning over Kenya's ballooning debt, cautioning that the country risks joining Africa's growing list of defaulters.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration has emphasised the importance of public input in shaping frameworks that will enhance grassroots governance, service delivery, and national cohesion.

[UNFPA] Sudan -- "I was scared to see my neighbourhood again after two years of displacement," said Sulaima, 32, who returned to Khartoum at the end of March. "There were bodies everywhere. I saw the body of a child in front of my house."

[SNA] Sudan Embassy in Kenya issued a press release on Tuesday in which said that Sudan has taken a Bold Stand against the United Arab Emirates (UAEl for Complicity in Genocide.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured the Church that the government respects its independence and is committed to enhancing collaboration with religious institutions in the quest to transform the country.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The recent promotion of over 151,000 teachers by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has sparked a storm in the National Assembly, with Members of Parliament condemning the exercise as flawed, opaque, and potentially fraudulent.

[Afropop] Bab l'Bluz has been the brainchild of French musician Brice Bottin and Moroccan musician Yousra Mansoor since they first met in 2016 as part of a music collective in Morocco that was combining modern jazz and traditional Gnawa music. The duo bonded over their love of Gnawa, but also the

[HRW] Dozens of Critics Behind Bars on Abusive Charges

A witness lined up to testify in the Sh1.1B Canada and Finland education programme case has admitted that he was refunded extra money.

Nyasa Times sports reporter Phillip Pasula has been crowned Best Online Journalist in the 2024 TNM Super League Awards, beating out entries from 19 online publications in a fiercely competitive contest. Held at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, the awards celebrated

The political storm around the alleged visit of CCAP Nkhoma Synod ministers to former President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s (APM) Page House has taken a new twist. On the surface, the Synod’s official statement, dated April 15th, 2025, categorically distances itself from the visit, declaring that only six of its 267 ministers were involved—and that they […] The post Was APM Misled—Or it is Nkhoma Synod Just Covering Up? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One year ago, I was forced to flee the only country I had known as home for 21 years—not because I broke the law, but because I dared to defend the rights of refugees. My exile was not the result of a fair legal process, but a targeted campaign of intimidation, smear, and silent persecution

Standard Bank Plc intensified its efforts in fighting climate change through reforestation aimed at preserving land and protecting communities from climate shocks. During the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Vision International at BICC in Lilongwe, the bank’s Head of

Principal Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Health, Dr Samson Mndolo, say the four grants from the UK’s Global Health Partnership (GHP) will help strengthen Malawi’s health system by addressing key workforce challenges including shortages of skilled professionals, uneven distribution, leadership

Technical, Entrepreneurial, and Vocational Education and Training Authority (Teveta) has urged vocational training institutions to partner with government in training youths vocational trade skills. Teveta North Services Manager Joseph Chikopa made the remarks during the graduation of 53 students in vocational training at Kwithu Community Vocational Skills Development Centre in Mzimba on Tuesday. He said […] The post Teveta urges tertiary colleges to embrace vocational courses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A bombshell sex scandal has rocked Malawi’s football fraternity, with Football Association of Malawi (FAM) executive member Daud Mtanthiko at the center of explosive sexual harassment allegations involving a female official from the Malawi Women’s National Team, The Scorchers. What started as

In a jaw-dropping rebuke that has shaken both the Church and political corridors, the CCAP Nkhoma Synod has disowned a controversial visit by pastors to former President Peter Mutharika’s Page House residence, branding it a gross misrepresentation and a breach of church conduct. The Synod, through a bold statement issued on April 15, 2025, has […] The post “Holy Deception?” — Nkhoma Synod Exposes Rogue Pastors Behind Page House Propaganda  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Karin Smith was sworn in to office Monday morning as Smith County auditor. Employees of the Smith County Auditor’s Office and Smith County judges looked on as 7th District Kerry Russell administered the oath of office to Mrs. Smith on April 14. Mrs. Smith has more than 20 years of experience with

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Climate negotiators and government officials from Least Developed Countries (LDCs) have convened in Blantyre, Malawi, for a two-day climate change strategy meeting, with a call for the countries to move beyond grants and

Ugly scenes have returned to domestic football as a Lilongwe-based fan, identified as Frank Malewezi, endured a humiliating experience when he was stripped ‘naked’ during a TNM Super League match on allegations he was behind juju

Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) will no longer handle the administrative aspect of copyrights, including enforcement, once the Copyright (Amendment) Bill of 2025 is assented to by the

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FCB Nyasa Big Bullets and Creck Sporting Club will face each other in the TNM Super League at Kamuzu Stadium in Blantyre this

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[RFI] Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced the formation of a rival government in territories under their control - a move timed to mark the second anniversary of a war the United Nations describes as the world's worst humanitarian crisis.

[HRW] Government Should Drop Charges, End Political Repression

[The New Humanitarian] London -- The scale and impact of local efforts has been profound.

[The Conversation Africa] Superstition, an irrational belief in paranormal influences or a false attribution of events, is an age-old phenomenon found in probably all human societies or cultures. It encompasses a wide range of beliefs, practices and behaviours. Some of these have harmful or even

[The Conversation Africa] Ethiopia is due to hold elections in 2026. But will they be free and fair?

[Dabanga] New York -- UN Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the international community to renew focus on finding an end to the brutal war in Sudan. "The world must not forget the people of Sudan," Guterres says, in a statement to mark the second anniversary of the outbreak of

[Radio Dalsan] A fresh contingent of Djiboutian soldiers touched down in Beledweyne on Tuesday, marking the latest phase of troop deployment under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which officially succeeded ATMIS earlier this year.

[Radio Dalsan] Somalia is officially open for oil drilling and exploration, its Ambassador to the United States, Dahir Hassan Arab, announced Tuesday, marking a bold new chapter in the nation's energy ambitions.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly is set to approve Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku and Hannah Cheptumo as suitable candidates to serve as Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Cabinet Secretary for Gender, respectively.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi has dismissed his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) as a politically motivated attempt to derail his administration.

The Steelband Champions prize distribution ceremony turned political as Pan Trinbago president Beverley Ramsey-Moore pledged her support to Prime Minister Stuart Young, and Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Randall Mitchell encouraged members to support the government that did much for t

The People’s Roundtable has called on the political parties contesting the April 28 general election to publicly commit to passing campaign finance legislation should they be elected to Parliament. In a statement, the group's convenor, Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) political leader David A

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will be introducing a new qualification called the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC), which will split traditional subjects into modules, enabling students to engage with the topics at their own pace. This applies to CSEC and CAPE subjects.

Trinidad and Tobago junior athlete Tyrique Vincent has set the bar high for he and his teammates ahead of the April 19-21 Carifta Games which will be held at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, Mucurapo as he wants the 78-member team to medal in every event. At last year's Carifta Games in Grenada, Vincent impressed as the Concorde athlete earned a silver medal in the boys' under-17 long jump event, to go along with a bronze medal in the high jump. TT bagged a total of 27 medals last year, with Jamaica (83 medals) and Bahamas (36 medals) leading the medal count. This year, Vincent will be com

ATTORNEY Prakash Ramadhar said the government had missed his deadline to pay the $1 million it had promised for each of the five victims of the Paria diving tragedy. In a video sent to media houses on April 15, Ramadhar said he sent a letter to Prime Minister Stuart Young a week ago but had on

A homeless man who goes by the name “Stinky” was shot and killed by police in front of Republic Bank, High Street, San Fernando shortly before midday on April 15. The officers were attempting to break up a fight between him and another street-dweller. Another homeless man, Phillip Hospedales, 42, said he was “hustling” across the street near RBC Bank when he witnessed the incident. He said Stinky and another homeless man Roshan “Yankee” Balkaran, 54, were outside the Republic Bank branch begging when, around 11.53 am, an argument broke out between the two. During the altercation, he

THE boys from Fatima College were in a dominant mood when the Trinidad and Tobago Schools Basketball Association (TTSBA) national championships wrapped up at the Southern Regional Indoor Sport Arena on April 12 as they landed two titles. Fatima’s joy meant sorrow for Trinity College East, as t

The Judiciary of TT is warning the public to be on the alert for a scam trying to get people to pay unpaid traffic tickets through a fake website. In a release, the Judiciary said people were receiving messages advising of unpaid traffic tickets, which included a fake CourtPay page and URL lin

EIGHT cyclists have been selected to represent Trinidad and Tobago at the Easter International Grand Prix which pedals off at three venues across April 18-20. Four sprinters – Zion Pulido, Ryan D’Abreau, Darnell James, Jelani Nedd – and four endurance cyclists – Akil Campbell, Tariq Woods, Lia

[IPS] Baltimore, Maryland -- Last year, 343 million people were experiencing acute food insecurity, according to the World Food Programme (WFP). That's 10 percent higher than in 2023.

[Premium Times] About 600 international students in over 90 colleges and universities have had their visas revoked or their legal status terminated in recent weeks.

[allAfrica] Disaster management teams in KwaZulu-Natal remained on high alert as the province prepared for heavy rain and possible snowfall, reports IOL.

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu has declared a national emergency on food security, calling for expanded irrigation infrastructure and participatory water resource management.

[Lesotho Times] --Minister Shelile hoping for a positive outcome while gvt looks for alternative markets

[UN News] The calls for reparatory justice can no longer be ignored, speakers at the fourth session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on African Descent in New York said on Tuesday.

[UN News] Recent severe flooding caused by torrential rains has displaced nearly 10,000 people in Tanganyika province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Tuesday.

THE APRIL 28 general election is about the future. Yet, the ghost of politics past seems to be a dominant presence on the campaign trail. John Jeremie's appearance on a UNC platform on April 14 may have the outward trappings of a surprise, but it has a very recent precedent. Just as the form

THE EDITOR: With the recent announcement of the ten per cent US tariff imposed on TT, we witness yet another nail being driven into the coffin of our tradable sector. At a critical juncture, when this sector's importance cannot be overstated due to our dwindling foreign exchange reserves, no

THE EDITOR: Open letter to all stakeholders in the Otaheite (South Oropouche) area - Prime Minister Stuart Young, parliamentary representative for Fyzabad Dr Lackram Bodoe, councillor for Siparia West Javed Mohammed, companies with operations in the Otaheite area (eg Well Services Ltd, SM Jalee