You may also like
Majority Of Puerto Rico Remains Without Power After Power Grid Caught Fire
Puerto Rico just can't catch a break. The majority of the island is still without electricity after a major power grid caught fire. As per The New York Times the territory once known as La Isla Boriqua is still on a very slow pace to getting back to normalcy after a fire ravaged a power plant […]
Read more
Source: Black America Web
State triples energy crisis benefits
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has raised the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program crisis benefit per household. Source
Read more
Source: MN Spokesman Recorder
Jordan Chiles Talks Filling In For Simone Biles In Tokyo, Silver Medaling, And More - Blavity
Jordan Chiles is as driven as they come and during the summer of 2020, her drive and preparation paid off. As a member of the US Olympic Gymnastics team , Chiles filled in for Simone Biles who was unable to compete citing mental fatigue . Jordan Chiles helped lead the US Gymnastics team to a silver
Read more
Source: Blavity News
Black Americans represent the fastest-rising class of business owners. Here's how the 15 Percent Pledge aims to help Black entrepreneurs generate $1.4 trillion in wealth.
… US increased by 38%, making Black Americans the fastest-rising class of … economic landscape has shifted for Black Americans," James said. "But …
Read more
Source: Business Insider India: Latest News on Tech, Careers & Jobs, Finance, Money, Politics, Life & Strategy
A$AP Rocky Arrests Timeline: Violent Allegations Mar Rapper’s Career
A$AP Rocky's arrest at LAX for alleged involvement in a November shooting is just the latest legal trouble the rapper has faced following a string of arrests for other accusations of violence.
Read more
Source: Black America Web
Tope Awotona One of Richest Immigrants in US After Founding Calendly App Worth $3B
Forty-year-old tech entrepreneur Tope Awotona of Nigeria is the proud founder of Calendly, now worth $3 billion, putting his net worth at $1.4 billion.
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
In Full: Nineth Post cabinet press briefing: 20th April 2022 - NewsDay Zimbabwe
1.0   ZIMBABWE’S RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND REPORT ON THE PROCUREMENT AND ROLLOUT OF VACCINES Cabinet received an update on the country‘s response to the Covid-19 pandemic presented by the Vice President and Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable, Dr. C.G.D.N. Chiwenga. The nation
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Only god will forgive Osinbajo for these seven cardinal sins, By 'Tope Fasua
…at no time did the VP cause any serious, out-of-the-box ideas to be implemented that will force productivity among Nigerians by getting us to sustainably produce what we need. On paper, he is in charge of the economy. And since his boss has not been particularly compos mentis, the onus has fallen
Read more
Source: Premium Times - Nigeria leading newspaper for news, investigations
Road To The May 24th Primary Election At The Hungry Club Forum: Part 2 - The Savannah Tribune
The Hungry Club Forum of Savannah, Inc. (HCFS) “Harnessing the Power of Collaboration on the Issues of Today and Tomorrow,” will hold Part 2 of its virtual community issues forum entitled, “Road to the May 24th Primary Election: What’s at Stake for You and Yours?” on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at
Read more
Source: The Savannah Tribune
FAM to donate food items to flood victims on Thursday
The Football Association of Malawi and NBS Bank in partnership with Red Cross Society, Nyasa Big Bullets and Silver Strikers will on Thursday donate food items worth K10.3 million bought with proceeds from the NBS Bank Charity Shield to flood victims in the lower shire. The food items, which
Read more
Source: Malawi 24 | Malawi news
Good vibes reign at Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival
The Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee Festival, held on the lawns of Devon House on Saturday, featured some of Jamaica’s finest creatives and their contributions to why visitors return or foreigners feel compelled to visit...
Read more
Source: Jamaica Gleaner
Women Warriors advance to Concacaf Champs
The content originally appeared on: Trinidad and Tobago Newsday Sports TT's Maria Frances-Serrant (18) controls the ball against Guyana, during the Concacaf World Cup qualifier, on Tuesday, at the Dwight Yorke Stadium. Photo by David Reid SUBSTITUTE Lauryn Hutchinson netted a late equaliser as
Read more
Source: Trinidad News
Oracle, Uni. Of Mauritius develop breast cancer awareness app | Africanews
Over thousand students from the University of Mauritius have benefited from a three-year skills development program in the latest cloud computing technologies organised by database management company Oracle.
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
EXCLUSIVE: Cristyl Kimbrough Talks Business, Therapy And If She’ll Return To ‘Ladies Who List: Atlanta’
Kimbrough is the owner of Kimbrough Law, one of the oldest, minority-owned real estate law firms in Georgia. Since its opening nine years ago, Kimbrough has done over 20,000 closings for residential and commercial properties.
Read more
Source: MadameNoire
Black Woman Creating Ripples Through the Hair Care Industry with Her Line of Unique Hair Care Castor Products
By Victor Omondi With her range of one-of-a-kind hair care castor products, Melichsia Boss, the owner and CEO of Potent Jamaican Black Castor Oil, is making waves in the hair care business. She formulates and manufactures a suite of treatments aimed at treating damaged hair starting at the
Read more
Source: Your Black World
Derrick Adams’ Digital Project receives $1.25 million investment
Compiled by Nadia Reese, AFRO Editorial Assistant The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the nation’s largest supporter of the arts and humanities, has awarded a $1.25 million grant to support the Black Baltimore Digital Database (BBDD). BBDD was conceived by Baltimore-born, Brooklyn-ba
Read more
Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority-0
“A Conversation with George” Dannette Davis of Kay Davis Associates Donates $110,000 Statue to Harris County in Memory of George Floyd - Houston Forward Times
ABOVE: Commissioned piece entitled “A Conversation with George” in honor of the late George Floyd… The post “A Conversation with George” Dannette Davis of Kay Davis Associates Donates $110,000 Statue to Harris County in Memory of George Floyd appeared first on Houston Forward Times.
Read more
Source: Houston Forward Times - Reporting The Truth | Affecting Change | Moving Forward
Add $78M-Plus Medical Facility at UAB to Recent Wins For Birmingham
By Ryan Michaels The Birmingham Times In the latest sign of regional cooperation among area leaders, the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Monday, broke ground for the new Altec/Styslinger Genomic Medicine and Data Sciences Building and the Marnix E. Heersink Institute for Biomedical
Read more
Source: The Birmingham Times
OECS Director General meets with President of the Territorial Collectivity of Martinique
THE OECS CONTINUES TO PRIORITIZE EFFORTS TO BREAK DOWN LANGUAGE BARRIERS BETWEEN FRENCH-SPEAKING AND ENGLISH-SPEAKING MEMBER STATES.
Read more
Source: Government of Saint Lucia Web Portal
Rwanda: Solar Power is Changing Millions of Lives - Testimonials From the Most Remote Villages in Rwanda
[New Times] Nakabonye,70, from the Rusura Village in the Rulindo District, welcomes Ignite's agents with her blue mask on, a big smile still noticeable. Her granddaughter is running around in the yard. "She can now do her homework after dark," Nakabonye points out to her granddaughter.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Uganda: Efc Uganda Rolls Out "Simbula Loans Ne Efc" Campaign
[Nile Post] EFC Uganda a microfinance institution last week rolled out a campaign dubbed, "Simbula Loans Ne EFC".
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
This Week’s Senate Calendar: April 4-8
Here’s what’s on tap at the V.I. Legislature this week.
Read more
Source: St. Thomas Source | The trusted independent voice of the Virgin Islands community
Facing invasive treatments for uterine fibroids, Black women advocate for better care
Black women are more likely to get the noncancerous growths, at a younger age, and have higher rates of hysterectomy. A growing movement calls for more compassionate care.
Read more
Source: Stories About Black History
Black Tech Firm Gains $6 Million in Seed Funding to Expand its Construction Software Platforms
Black-owned technology firm, Livegistics, expands its construction software platforms after receiving $1 million in grand prize money from Pharrell Williams.
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
Memphis-Based Black-Owned Market Aims To Combat Food Insecurity
A Black Tennessee-based couple opened a grocery store to combat food insecurity in South Memphis.
Read more
Source: Black America Web
In the wake of explosive accusations against Africa's most valuable startup, Flutterwave co-founder speaks | TechCabal
Former CEO of Africa’s most valuable startup Flutterwave, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, has responded to the recent allegations of fraud and insider trading levelled against the company’s management and current CEO and co-founder, Olugbenga Agboola.
Read more
Source: TechCabal | Leading Africa’s Tech Conversation
The Fairy-Tale-Like Reunion Story Behind The Largest Black-Owned Wine Company, McBride Sisters
The McBride sisters recount the blessing of their reunion story, fast forward to leading the largest Black-owned wine company and changing the game for other Black women in the food and wine industry.
Read more
Source: Black Enterprise - The Premier Resource for Black Entrepreneurs and Career, Tech, and Money Content for Black People - Black Ent
People, Places and Things
GWEN DERU TODAY… **READ THE BIRMINGHAM TIMES. Catch up on the news! **THURSDAY NIGHT WORKOUTS with Live Females at the Blu Onyx. **THE GAMBLE + THE SINGLES at The Nick. **LIVE KARAOKE SHOWCASE hosted by LOGAN THE ENTERTAINER, every Thursday at Ruth”s Place in Irondale, 2404 Derby Way. DJ MOSE
Read more
Source: The Birmingham Times
Welcome Safe, Nurturing Place for Mothers - Texas Metro News
Just shy of its Winter launch, Meet Akina announces new, ultramodern features on its app, as well as welcomes Actress and Singer Deborah Joy Winans as first celebrity brand ambassador The post Welcome Safe, Nurturing Place for Mothers appeared first on Texas Metro News.
Read more
Source: Delivering News You Can Use
Ghana: Rekindle Volunteerism Spirit Among All Ghanaians
[Ghanaian Times] The government has launched an initiative, the National Youth Volunteers Programme (NYVP), to ignite the spirit of selflessness and volunteerism among young Ghanaian towards national development.
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
More from The Birmingham Times
Simone’s Kitchen ATL to host 3rd Annual Juneteenth in the Magic City Festival
Hot car deaths and how parents can keep their child safe from the summer heat
Nearly 200 Attend First Juneteenth Empowerment Luncheon in Birmingham
UPDATED — Gunman Kills 3 Seniors at Church Outside of Birmingham (AL)
Mastercard Announces Incentives For Black Businesses During TWG2022
‘We were eating pancakes, and I said, ‘it’s time we went and got married’
JPMorgan Chase Opens First Birmingham Branch, With Help of HBCU Grad
Mayor Woodfin: Homeless Will Not Be Displaced During TWG 2022
Birmingham Times Captures Top National And State Awards For News, Photos, Features
UAB’s Selwyn M. Vickers To Lead Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
[Photos] Hundreds in downtown Birmingham protest SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade
People, Places and Things
Auburn’s Jabari Smith Could Be Top Pick in 2022 NBA Draft
Designer Tolu Ojesina’s Gift of Authentic African Fashion Accessories
After Public Outcry, Homeless Providers Clarify Use of Controversial Micro-Shelters
Ed Farm hosts inaugural Future of Learning Summit in Alabama
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade; states can ban abortion
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Threats to Our Democracy
Sharpe-Jefferson: Moving Cautiously and Differently
Prosper’s Black Ecosystem Report and the Impact on Businesses in Birmingham
Protective Life, TWG 2022 Host Leadership Summit for City Students
How Area Cities and Law Enforcement Are Combining To Provide Security For TWG2022
As Birmingham Turns Blight into Affordable Housing, Residents Return
Navigate’s Lisa McCarroll: The CEO Behind Affordable, Durable And Smart Homes in Birmingham
People, Places and Things
Drew: More on Safety Fraud Preventions
He got on one knee. . . it was so intimate, it had so much purpose and love behind it’
How To Do Business with City of Birmingham and Jefferson County During TWG2022
Legendary Alabama Sportswriter Rubin Grant Honored With 49 Other Icons
The World Games 2022 Announces Day Pass to See Multiple Sports for $35
Drew: Safety Fraud Prevention Checklist
With Scorching Heat to Blanket Alabama, UAB Has Tips To Keep Cool
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Guns and the GOP’s plan to Defeat Dems in November
Mullen-Johnson: Coping with Mass Shootings – As a Mom and Therapist
Robert Dickerson: Gun Violence Plagues America
Dr. Mona Fouad Recognized Again For Stellar Work at UAB
Why Menopause is Different for Women of Color, According to a Birmingham Specialist
Kimberly Davis Shares Her Weight Loss Journey and Smarter Lifestyle
Community Leaders, UAB’s HealthSmart Offering Healthier Food Options
More Than 40 Rescued Following Downpours Across Birmingham, Officials Say
Birmingham to host the Alabama NAACP State Conference Convention
Top Black-Owned Bakeries in Birmingham (AL)
Record Number of Juneteenth Celebrations Planned Across Birmingham Metro Area
‘Sensational Summer Learning’ Begins Today in Birmingham City Schools
Meet Aaliyah Taylor, named Birmingham’s Top Emerging Fashion Designer
Meet The Hoover Teen Accepted to More Than 15 Schools with $2M in Scholarships
TWG 2022 Timeline: How Birmingham Arrived At This Historic Moment
In Birmingham, Buttigieg Announces $1B Plan to Reconnect Communities
Restoration and reflection at the historic A.G. Gaston Motel in Birmingham
Inside the Newly Opened Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau Center

Democratic Party Facts

Arts Facts

Education Facts

Business Facts

Sports Facts