You may also like

Congo-Kinshasa: COVID-19 Response Under Fire As Nobel Laureate Dr Mukwege Quits
Nobel Peace laureate Dr Denis Mukwege has resigned as head of a local task force fighting Covid-19 in eastern DRC in frustration at the government's response to the
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Burundi: Why History Will Judge Burundi's Pierre Nkurunziza Harshly
Iron fist
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
ANALYSIS: The need for a new model to advance Memphis
Communities, activists, city leaders, social justice organizations and police departments represent groups that are making their stance heard on how systemic and structural racism perpetuates recurring police violence against African
Read more
Source: TSDMemphis.com - The New Tri-State Defender - TSDMemphis.com
Sponsored by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Boston Professional Chapter
Alexandria’s first African American police chief talks police reform, race relations
A former police department leader who has vast personal and professional experience with race relations spoke to WTOP about what’s needed to create systemic societal change and ways to revamp police
Read more
Source: WTOP | Washington's Top News
Bumper Crop of Women Farmers Emerges in India
setTargeting("author", "Manish
Read more
Source: The Washington Informer
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Hispanic Workers Worry About Brexit’s Smallest Land Boundary
But if this has been a politically fraught period for many in Gibraltar, for the approximately 15,000 workers who regularly cross the border with Spain it has been a time of tremendous anxiety and
Read more
Source: The Washington Informer
Sponsored by Christo Rey New York High School
Our HBCUs: They Have Overcome And Will Do So Again.
I have every confidence that, like Harvard, flagship HBCUs such as Hampton and Howard Universities will adapt and continue to provide excellence in education and opportunities for the next generation to learn and develop the skills needed to compete in the domestic and global
Read more
Source: ThyBlackMan
Sponsored by Pride Academy
Africa's COVID-19 cases surpass 200,000 mark; 5,500+ deaths
Africa’s COVID-19 statistics passed the 200,000 mark as of Wednesday June
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Botswana coronavirus: Gaborone hospital, bank closed over exposure
Confirmed cases = 48
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Sponsored by New York University
Belgian city removes statue of Leopold II, plunderer of Congo
The Belgian city of Antwerp on Tuesday (June 9) confirmed removing a statue of colonial-era leader, King Leopold
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
EU gives DRC €19.5m to support coronavirus combat
The Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, is set to benefit from European Union funding in its efforts to combat COVID-19
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Viral video shows New Orleans police release woman after protesters intervene
A woman detained by police in New Orleans (Screenshot from vice
Read more
Source: theGrio
Sponsored by National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Boston Metropolitan Chapter
Africa: An Open Letter to America
On Monday, May 25, 2020, a disturbing video of a 46-year-old man (George Floyd) being murdered in broad daylight by four (4) white police officers, seized our various news feeds on every social media platform, and other online media
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Coronavirus in Africa: 216,775 cases; 5,852 deaths; 98,686 recoveries
There are now more than over 200,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus across the continent, with a number of African countries imposing a range of prevention and containment measures against the spread of the
Read more
Source: Africanews | Latest breaking news, daily news and African news from Africa
Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers’ Quest For Racial Equality Still Resonates
UPDATED: 3:25 p.m. ET, June 12, 2020
Read more
Source: NewsOne
Native Son hosts historic virtual leadership forum for Black gay men
(Photo: Native
Read more
Source: theGrio
5 reasons you must watch Spike Lee's 'Da 5 Bloods'
Credit: Netflix) Spike Lee dropped a new joint Da 5 Bloods on Netflix today and it may be one of his best films yet. READ MORE: Spike Lee releases short film as ‘love letter’ to New York during COVID-19 This film is just too good to spoil so here are 5 reasons Da 5 Bloods is not to
Read more
Source: theGrio
Young Black Fraternity and Sorority Members Lead 'Concerned Citizens' Protests in DC
On June 3rd, Concerned Citizens, a group formed by five DC organizers, attracted thousands marching through Capitol
Read more
Source: Watch The Yard
Trump Makes Supporters Sign Coronavirus Waiver to Attend Campaign Rally
Trump supporters planning to attend a reelection rally for the president in Tulsa, Okla., next week will be required to sign a waiver absolving the Trump campaign of any liability for any exposure to the novel
Read more
Source: The Washington Informer
Africa: Coronavirus Poses Leadership Test for Africa's Heads of State
He expelled a WHO representative and three public health experts coordinating the virus response, and his administration insisted the country would be spared because of its Christian
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Africa: Day of the African Child - Activities Officially Launched in Yaounde
This was during the second session of the National Platform for Child Protection presided at by the Minister of Social Affairs, Pauline Irene Nguene, yesterday June
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Cash Stimulus In Washington State - The Investment Needed To Boost Our Economy
Providing flexible and direct financial support to families through a state-level Recovery Rebate in Washington State is
Read more
Source: https://seattlemedium.com
Sponsored by New York University
Civil Rights Activist Medgar Evers’ Quest For Racial Equality Still Resonates
UPDATED: 3:25 p.m. ET, June 12, 2020
Read more
Source: The Urban Daily
Burundi: I Cry, Not for Nkurunziza, but for the Lives He Broke
On 25 April 2020, exactly five years after Pierre Nkurunziza announced he would run for a third term, I attended the virtual screening of a new
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
This Week’s Paper: June 11, 2020 – Voice and Viewpoint
We are San Diego’s largest African American newspaper, reporting news from an African American
Read more
Source: Voice and Viewpoint – Voice and Viewpoint Newspaper
Sponsored by National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAP) Boston Chapter
‘Boycott Starbucks’ Trends Once Again After Company Bans ‘Black Lives Matter’ Gear
The company vowed $1 million to “organizations promoting racial equity and more inclusive and just communities” saying organizations will be nominated by Starbucks “partners
Read more
Source: The Urban Daily
Sponsored by Eastern Bank
Downplaying virus risk, Trump gets back to business as usual
Three months after President Donald Trump bowed to the realities of a pandemic that put big chunks of life on pause and killed more Americans than several major wars, Trump is back to business as usual — even as coronavirus cases are on the upswing in many parts of the
Read more
Source: theGrio
Sponsored by Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
Protesters sue Trump over tear-gassing at Lafayette Park
Black Lives Matter D.C. filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, Attorney General William Barr, and the U.S. Park Police for violating their civil
Read more
Source: theGrio
Zanu PF top official torches tribal storm
ZANU PF Mberengwa North district executive member and prominent businessman, Tinashe Shumba has torched a tribal storm after he reportedly insulted members of the Lemba (VaRemba) community who refused to chant ruling party slogans as well as denigrate MDC Alliance leader Nelson
Read more
Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Everyday News for Everyday People
Rwanda/South Africa: Could Goalie Mvuyekure Play for Orlando Pirates Next Season?
South African side Orlando Pirates have expressed interest in Rwandan international Emery Mvuyekure who spent the last two seasons with Kenya's Tusker
Read more
Source: allAfrica.com
Sponsored by Illinois Math and Science Academy
More from The New Journal and Guide
Magic Johnson Offers $100 Million To Minority Businesses
COMMENTARY: COVID-19 — My Personal Battle from a Positive to a Negative Result
New Poll Reveals COVID-19’s Impacts on African American Communities
Magic Johnson Offers $100 Million To Minority Businesses
Investigate Not Just Ahmad’s Death, But The System That Let His Killers Escape
Rep. Jim Clyburn Will Lead House Oversight Committee on Coronavirus
Federal Lawsuits Allege Systemic Bank Lending Biases In COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program
15 Leading Black Newspapers Awarded Among Facebook’s $10.3 Million in Relief Grants
King of Rock and Roll
Black America: How Do We Get Out of COVID-19?
Trump Unmasked
NFL Announces Major Steps to Incentive Teams to Hire Minorities for Top Posts
Pros and Cons of COVID-19 Testing
Troubling Times Provide Insights
To Be Equal | Even While Physically Distant, 2020 Grads Find Ways to Celebrate and Inspire
In Letter to Congress: Black Wealth 2020 Sends Plea for Unity in Pandemic Relief Black-owned businesses got little relief under PPP
FILM REVIEW: The Lovebirds
NNPA Exclusive: Iconic Entertainer and Entrepreneur, Ice Cube, Speaks to the Black Press of America
Can Joe Biden Win? The Jury is Out
Oprah Winfrey Donates $12 Million for COVID-19 Relief in Five Cities
Obama’s Popularity Continues To Rise Amid Trump’s Rhetoric
Dr. Olivia Newby Receives Statewide Award For Dedication To Healthy Living
UVA Doctors Discuss Impact of COVID-19 On Black America
Americans Express Outrage Over Police Murder
Setting Goals In The USA
Quarantined Teens Participate In A First Ever Virtual NAACP ACTSO Competition
Sickle Cell Appeal Issued For African American Blood Donors
Police Have a License to Kill
Christ Sake
Trump Issues Attack Tweet After Colin Powell Says He’ll Vote For Biden
COMMENTARY: The Black Church Faces an Atypical Crisis
Black-Owned Laboratory Uses Artificial Intelligence-Based Drug Discovery Platform to Develop Treatment for COVID-19
Kareem Abdul Jabbar: ‘It’s Important for Athletes to Speak Out’ in Wake of George Floyd Protests’
Mental Health, Police Brutality, and Black People
George Floyd’s Killers and the Vigilantes Who Share Their Beliefs Don’t Deserve Benefit of the Doubt
DONALD TRUMP A WANT-TO-BE TYRANT
When Unions are the Problem
Hampton Roads Residents Lift Voices of Protest In Police Murder of George Floyd
A Fairytale Graduation Gift
George Floyd Painting Among Local Art Gallery Displays
Pusha T Brings COVID-19 Relief Event to Military Circle Mall
‘What is Hampton University?’ The Right Answer to a Jeopardy! Clue!
Who Are The Real Looters
The Church and The Movement Why The Faith Community Is Marching, Too – Part 1
Downtown Confederate Monument to be Removed Johnny Reb statue was removed last week from top of 80-foot pillar
JUNETEENTH (June 19th) Its Symbolism, Substance and Significance
Lessons From Bush v. Gore: Every Vote Counts and Every Vote Must Be Counted
We Are Still Here Juneteenth.love 2020 Pt 1 (757) Norfolk, VA
We Are Still Here Juneteenth.love 2020 Pt 2 (757) Norfolk, VA
Ernest Lowery Interviews Jim O’Sullivan

Education Facts

Dr. Martin Luther King Biography for Kids

Martin Luther King Jr. Facts

Recent Facts

Cuisine Facts