Billions Looted from Africa

Our YouTube podcast is trending By Peter Grear I am pleased to announce that, as I write this article, my podcast of the same name is trending on YouTube with a significant, positive worldwide response starting July 16, 2024. A

Apollo Theater Makes History with Kennedy Center Honor

The Apollo Theater, Harlem’s legendary cultural institution, has made history by earning a rare Kennedy Center Honors, one of the highest accolades in the arts. For ninety years, the Apollo has been the heart of American culture, nurturing emerging artists,

Eventnoire Secures Major Investment from Pronghorn, Accelerating Growth in the Special Events & Spirits Industry

Eventnoire and Pronghorn would like to announce a global strategic partnership. Eventnoire, is an event management platform and media hub helping consumers and brands discover cultural experiences and events that embrace inclusivity and culture. With more than 10,000 venues and event organizers, and

Nutrition Facts Labels Have a Complicated Legacy – a Historian Explains the Science and Politics of Translating Food Into Information

The Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency. From Apple’s “Privacy Nutrition Labels” that disclose how smartphone apps handle user

Sheila Thorne of Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Group Tackles Cultural Deficit with Expertise and Dedication

Since 2003, Multicultural Healthcare Marketing Group has been changing the healthcare narrative for People of Color, striving for inclusivity, informed diagnoses, and culturally competent treatments. New York, New York–(Newsfile Corp. – July 15, 2024) – With a clear vision and

Georgia Appeals Court Sets December Hearing for Trump Election Interference Case

The Georgia Court of Appeals has scheduled a hearing for December to address the appeal regarding Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s prosecution of former President Donald Trump for alleged election interference. The delay means that the lower court proceedings

Welcome to The Economic Liberation of Africa!

Hey there, fellow pan-African enthusiasts! I’m Peter Grear, and I’m thrilled to have you here on my channel. If you’re passionate about The Economic Liberation of Africa, you’ve come to the right place! On this channel, we dive deep into

U.S. Navy Exonerates Black WWII Sailors Convicted After Port Chicago Explosion

The U.S. Navy has exonerated 256 Black sailors wrongfully convicted after the catastrophic 1944 Port Chicago explosion. The move marks a significant victory in the long battle against racial injustice within the military. On July 17, 1944, during World War

Biden Takes Aim at High Rents, Unveils Comprehensive Housing Strategy

As he continues to battle the twice-impeached and 34-times-convicted felon and Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump, President Joe Biden has not stopped working to improve the lives of the poor, disadvantaged, and disenfranchised. In his latest effort to level the

Child Care: Cost, Shortages and Solutions

Child Care Aware of America Child Care Aware of America (CCAoA) recently published Child Care at a Standstill: Price and Landscape Analysis, an annual report assessing the national, state, and regional trends in child care. The newest edition analyzes the supply,

Race Forward and Americans For the Arts Unveil the Anchor Projects For the Inaugural Cultural Week of Action

Race Forward and Americans for the Arts (AFTA) announced today the 14 projects that received funding to anchor the inaugural Cultural Week of Action on Race and Democracy, a new initiative that leverages arts, culture, and creativity to elevate dialogues and spark action

Street Ropez Teams Up with Walmart to Bring Double Dutch to Your Neighborhood

Street Ropez,  a subsidiary of Black Girls Jump, Inc. and the go-to brand for quality jump ropes, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Walmart, the renowned retail giant. This partnership is all about making their premium single jump ropes and Double Dutch

Project 2025 Is Not a New Public Policy Idea! The 1638 Doctrine of Exclusion

Project 2025 has a growing reputation and recognition as a dangerous white supremacy policy. However, it is no more than a dangerous restatement of the Maryland Doctrine of Exclusion written by the Maryland Colony Council in 1638, with other targeted

President Biden’s Address to Nation after Trump Shooting

President Joe Biden My fellow Americans, I want to speak to you tonight about the need for us to lower the temperature in our politics and to remember, while we may disagree, we are not enemies.  We’re neighbors.  We’re friends,

Federal Judge Dismisses Entire Classified Documents Case Against Trump

In a bombshell decision, a federal judge dismissed the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump on Monday, ruling that the appointment of Special Counsel Jack Smith was unconstitutional. Smith’s appointment, according to Judge Aileen M. Cannon, a fervent

Breaking the Silence – Thrivin’ in Color Podcast’s Minority Mental Health Awareness Month Special

In recognition of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Black PR Wire’s Thrivin’ in Color podcast has released a powerful episode with Dr. Jeffrey Gardere, renowned psychologist and mental health expert. Dr. Gardere joins the podcast to share his incredible insights on cultural beliefs

Rizzness Launches Black Professional Organization

Rizzness, a pioneering networking platform for Black founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs, proudly announces its launch. Rizzness offers an invitation only community designed to connect top performers across various industries. Rizzness stands out by providing a dynamic, secure environment for Black

Meteorites From Mars Help Scientists Understand the Red Planet’s Interior

Of the more than 74,000 known meteorites – rocks that fall to Earth from asteroids or planets colliding together – only 385 or so stones came from the planet Mars. It’s not that hard for scientists to work out that these meteorites

Inequality in Life – and Death: Newspaper Obituaries Have Long Discriminated Against Women

Gender discrimination doesn’t always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries. Since the 18th century, newspapers have published short death notices with basic facts – announcements often submitted

Storytelling Strategies Make Communication About Science More Compelling

As a science communication scholar, I’ve always supported vaccination and trusted medical experts – and I still do. As a new mom, however, I’ve been confronting new-to-me emotions and concerns while weighing decisions about my son’s health. Vaccines are incredibly effective and have minimal

Kidneys From Black Donors Are More Likely to Be Thrown Away − a Bioethicist Explains Why

As one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., kidney disease is a serious public health problem. The disease is particularly severe among Black Americans, who are three times more likely than white Americans to develop kidney failure. While Black people constitute

Trump Injured as Shots Fired at Pennsylvania Rally

Former President Donald Trump appeared to have been shot Saturday afternoon at a MAGA rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Video of the twice impeached and 34 times convicted felon, who is the Republican Party’s presumptive nominee, showed him grabbing the side

Trump’s Raised Fist – How One Gesture Can Be Used by Republicans, Socialists, Fascists, White Supremacists and Black Athletes

As former President Donald Trump exited the building where he had been found guilty of 34 felonies on May 30, 2024, he waved and raised a clenched fist to those who had gathered outside. He had made the same gesture when surrendering to New

HUD and The Appraisal Foundation Forge Historic Deal to Tackle Racial Inequity in Real Estate Appraisal

To address systemic racial disparities in the real estate appraisal profession, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today a historic Conciliation Agreement with The Appraisal Foundation (TAF). TAF, the organization responsible for setting standards and qualifications

AOC Files Impeachment Articles Against Supreme Court Justices

New York Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, renowned for her unyielding and fiery approach to governance, has taken unprecedented steps against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito by introducing articles of impeachment on Wednesday. This decisive action comes as

ACLU Warns of Threats to Civil Liberties Under Potential Second Trump Administration

As mainstream media and some Democrats zero in on President Joe Biden’s recent debate missteps, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is drawing attention to Donald Trump, the 34-times convicted felon and twice-impeached former President. The ACLU released its memo, Trump

Congressional Black Caucus Officially Endorses Biden

President Joe Biden has successfully chartered the support of high-ranking Congress members with an endorsement from the Congressional Black Caucus. The group met with the leader virtually on Monday eager to learn more about a campaign comeback plan after turmoil

Biden Needs the Black Press to Win in November

If the Trump era has taught us anything – and it has indeed been a jarring ride in learning the hard way, one lesson that needs to be emphasized is that the illusory sense of normalcy surrounding the American two-party

Nearly 90 Percent of Black Homicide Victims Killed With Guns, Study Finds

Guns are by far the most common weapon used to kill Black homicide victims in America according to Black Homicide Victimization in the United States: An Analysis of 2022 Homicide Data, a new study from the Violence Policy Center (VPC). The study shows that

Sandie Okoro OBE Appointed as First Female Chancellor of the University of Birmingham

The University of Birmingham is delighted to announce the appointment of one of the country’s preeminent lawyers and equality rights champion as its new Chancellor. Sandie Okoro OBE brings a remarkable record of accolades recognising her contribution to diversity, equality

Biden Defies Calls to Step Down, Asserts Commitment to 2024 Presidential Race

In a resolute stand against mounting pressure from within his party, President Joe Biden declared on Monday, July 8, that he is “firmly committed to staying in the race,” directly addressing congressional Democrats who have recently suggested he should withdraw

Survey Finds Black Adults Develop Unique Coping Skills for Racism

 Black adults in the United States often develop distinctive coping skills by adulthood to handle the chronic stress of racism, according to a new survey by Duke University researchers. The study, as reported by Duke Today, suggests that these coping mechanisms

Misplaced Priorities: Press Corps Attacks Jean-Pierre, Ignores Trump’s Alarming Record

 In an era where critical issues often are overlooked, the mainstream media’s priorities remain deeply troubling at best, or at worst, very partisan. While the nation faces urgent matters like the implementation of Project 2025, significant Supreme Court rulings, and the global rise of

Joe Biden Commits to Staying in the Race – Like Nixon, His Biggest Threat Comes From Within His Own Party

President Joe Biden is strongly reaffirming his commitment to stay in the presidential race – despite a growing number of calls from politicians and voters for him to step down, following a highly criticized debate performance in June 2024. After Biden said in an

Senators Demand Special Counsel to Investigate Justice Clarence Thomas Over Undisclosed Gifts and Financial Omissions

In an unprecedented attempt to uphold judicial integrity, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) have urged Attorney General Merrick Garland to appoint a Special Counsel to investigate Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for potential violations of ethics, false

To my Brothers/Sisters in the AAC, my family members, and friends!!!! Please take time and view the below clip to a message from Brother (Pastor) Otis Moss III. As we’ve all seen, heard, and absorbed all the TV, cable network calls

Government Excludes and Discriminates Against Black-Owned Media Despite Federal Advertising Spending Reaching $15 Billion

A new report released this month has revealed that the federal government spent $14.9 billion on advertising contracts over the last ten fiscal years to inform the public about various programs and services. However, despite the government’s mandate to provide

June Jobs Report Reflects Biden’s Steady Economic Leadership, Record Job Creation

A recurring theme from supporters of President Joe Biden since the debate debacle has remained: “Look at my record.” Biden himself said, “I know how to do this job.” The latest jobs report has shown that the Biden-Harris administration has

Gwendolyn H. Everett, Ph.D., Named Interim Dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts

Gwendolyn H. Everett, Ph.D., an art historian with more than 30 years of teaching and administration experience at the collegiate level, has been named the interim dean of the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. The current associate dean

Absolute Foolery of Subjective Mainstream Media, Nervous Democrats, and Project 25 Fascists

President Joe Biden’s age and misperceptions of cognitive decline have set off a self-destructive political firestorm within the Democratic Party, causing a dramatic shift towards favoring former President Donald Trump despite his impeachments, 34 felony convictions, and a litany of other

Gerber Announces Baby Akil “Sonny” of Arizona as 2024 Photo Search Winner

Early childhood nutrition leader Gerber has officially announced the winner of the 14th annual Photo Search and the 2024 Gerber Baby. Akil McLeod, affectionately known as Sonny, along with his loving family, captured the attention of the selection committee with a captivating photo and story of the joyful energy he brings to his family. Sonny recently celebrated his first birthday and resides in

Cultural Differences Impede Trade For Most Countries — But Not China

It’s a widely accepted notion among economists that cultural differences can pose a significant barrier to trade. The larger the cultural gap between two countries – judging by differences in language, customs, values and business norms – the more challenging and

Stop the Lynching of President Joe Biden

There are moments in life when the convictions of the spirit and personal consciousness collide in opposition to the mainstream, popular outcries for the blood, life, and the end of the future existence of another human being.  I refuse to

It’s National Black Family Month

July is Black Family Month! A special time for us to honor the strength, resilience and rich heritage of our families. The family is the backbone of society, playing a vital role in shaping communities and generations. It is within our

Paying Caregivers More Could Boost Nebraska’s Economy − New Research

Paid caregivers foster independence and improve quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities, many of whom need help getting dressed, preparing meals, showering and dealing with other activities of daily living. There are over 10,000 paid caregivers of people

Even Short Trips to Space Can Change an Astronaut’s Biology − a New Set of Studies Offers the Most Comprehensive Look at Spaceflight Health Since NASA’s Twins Study

Only about 600 people have ever traveled to space. The vast majority of astronauts over the past six decades have been middle-aged men on short-duration missions of fewer than 20 days. Today, with private, commercial and multinational spaceflight providers and flyers entering

Ancestry Unveils New Collection of Newspaper Articles Related to Enslaved People in the United States Pre-1870

Recently Ancestry®, the global leader in family history, announced the publication of approximately 38,000 newspaper articles related to enslaved people in the United States from 1788-1867. Featuring details on more than 183,000 formerly enslaved people, the new free collection could

Tulsa to Secure U.S. Position as Global Tech Leader With Approximately $51 Million Award from Economic Development Administration

The Biden-Harris administration and the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded approximately $51 million to the Tulsa Hub for Equitable and Trustworthy Autonomy (THETA) – a consortium led by Tulsa Innovation Labs – to strengthen the region’s capacity in autonomous

Detroit’s Legacy of Housing Inequity Has Caused Long-term Health Impacts − These Policies Can Help Mitigate That Harm

Detroiters who face rising rents, poor living conditions and systemic barriers to affordable and safe housing are at greater risk of poor health, our research finds. We study the connection between housing inequities and health, with the goal of informing local, state