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Unrest at the African Union Follows the Firing of Popular Ambassador

A speech denouncing France’s colonization of Africa and her continued efforts to unite Africa and the African Diaspora has cost H.E. Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao, the African Union’s Ambassador to the United States, her job. The African Union has given her

Black Nurse Practitioners Seek More Diversity in Profession

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati Black Nurse Practitioners, which represents about 30 female Black nurse practitioners in the Cincinnati area, is seeking an increase in their numbers to better serve local minority communities. Felicia Beckham, MSN, FNP-BC, RN, said, “The gender/race composition

Real Estate Investors Benefit as Competition Eases Hard Money Lending Terms

In the wake of the housing crash that shook the U.S. economy in the mid- to late 2000s, real estate investors had few borrowing options as financial institutions severely tightened lending practices. According to Nathan Trunfio, president of Lending for

Poll of Likely Voters Shows Rising Student Debt Problems

Weakened borrower protections, blocked debt relief cited When likely voters across the country were recently asked their opinions about student loan borrowing, 82% agreed that the still-growing $1.5 trillion debt is a national crisis. Even when partisan affiliations were included,

Attack Issues – Check Info Before You Speak and Share!

Well, guess what? Folks in Tallahassee wanted to talk about the Amber Guyger Murder Trial in Dallas, TX. And boy, did I get an earful. I was practically overwhelmed by the conversations at the airport, on the plane, in the

Dallas NAACP Calls for Investigation of Joshua Brown’s Murder

Joshua Brown, a witness in the Amber Guyger Murder Trial was shot dead a week ago. Ms. Guyger, the former police officer, was found guilty of murdering business exec, Botham Jean, after “mistakenly” entering his apartment. According to Attorney Lee

Donald Trump Allegedly Referred to El-Sisi as His ‘Favorite Dictator’

Egypt, which along with Tunisia was at the heart of the 2011-2012 “Arab Spring”, is in the midst of a new upsurge. It is premature to call it an uprising, but something is afoot in Egypt in opposition to the

Black News Channel (BNC) TV Launches in America

New 24/7 News Network Scheduled to Launch in November 2019 In a joint teleconference broadcast live from the Four Season’s Hotel in New York’s Financial District, the Black News Channel (BNC) and the National Newspaper Publishers Association announced the official

Black Representation and Appearance in Japanese Pop Culture

With the release of Netflix’s “Cannon Busters,” we go back to the age-old conversation of representation of African Americans in anime. The most well-known characters in Japanese pop culture have often been represented with European features and fairer skin tones

Atatiana Jefferson, Killed by Police Officer in Her Own Home

Atatiana Jefferson, a 2014 Xavier University biology graduate who worked in the pharmaceutical industry and was contemplating becoming a doctor, lived a life of purpose that mattered to all of those who gathered for a vigil on Sunday, Oct. 13,

6 Ways to Establish a Productive Homework Routine

Homework. Whether you’re a fifth-grader or a freshman in college, the mere thought of homework can be overwhelming.

Carper Hosts Roundtable at DSU to Discuss Critical Federal Funding for HBCUs

“There is simply no question that these funds are a good investment. The money provided through the FUTURE Act helps to train the students of today for the workforce of tomorrow,” said Senator Carper.

Lower Emissions, Cleaner Environment: API Says ‘We’re On It’

A new API advertising campaign highlights the natural gas and oil industry’s leadership in reducing emissions, protecting the environment, making climate progress and serving consumers.

Why More Places Are Abandoning Columbus Day in Favor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day

More and more towns and cities across the country are electing to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day as an alternative to – or in addition to – the day intended to honor Columbus’ voyages.

Fundamentalism Turns 100, a Landmark for the Christian Right

Protestant fundamentalism is still very much alive. And, it has fueled today’s culture war over gender, sexual orientation, science and American religious identity.

Legendary Morgan State; New York Knicks Assistant Coach: Nat Frazier Passes Away

Morgan State University, a historically Black institution located in Baltimore, Maryland, recently celebrated the life of legendary award-winning basketball coach Nathaniel Frazier, who passed away Sept. 22 at Howard County General Hospital at the age of 84. A former NBA

NBA Legend Michael Jordan Pledges $1 Million to Bahamas

Michael Jordan was a superstar on the basketball court, and now, as a humanitarian, the six-time NBA World Champion has proven that his legendary status remains worthy. The former Chicago Bulls great has pledged $1 million to help the Bahamas

Festival to Highlight Black ‘Films with a Purpose’

On Saturday, October 12, at Los Angeles Center Studios in California, and in conjunction with its anniversary, the nonprofit Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) will present its inaugural Faith-based Inspirational Film Festival. The 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Waters Announces Updates to October Hearing Schedule

Waters Announces Updates to October Hearing Schedule WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, announced several Committee hearings for the month of October: Wednesday, October 16 at 10:00 AM: The full Committee will convene a hearing entitled,

Tracie Hunter Released Early and Still Strong, Still Standing

Tracie Hunter released early from jail; seeks exoneration Former juvenile court judge Tracie Hunter was released from the Hamilton County Justice Center at 6 a.m. Saturday, October 5, to waiting family members and friends standing for nearly two hours in

One-on-One with Judge Tammy Kemp — Amber Guyger Murder Trial

The Truth, The Whole Truth and Nothing but the Truth I Messenger Media (Texas Metro News/Garland Journal/I Messenger) sat down recently with Judge Tammy Kemp to discuss criticism she has received as a result of her actions following the conclusion

This Black Pilot Is Flying with a Mission of Diversity

Despite the limited amount of African Americans in the cockpit, Stanislaus said now is the time for people of color to join the pilot ranks. “There is about to be a mass exodus of commercial pilots, and their spots will need to be filled,” he said.

Environmental Justice Advocates Say Climate Change Isn’t a ‘White Thing’

“Far too often it is our communities – Black and Brown communities – that are not prepared enough, resilient enough, or adaptive enough when climate disasters hit,” Mabson said.

Eric Garner’s Mother Gives Emotional Testimony at Judiciary Hearing

“Five years ago, my beloved son Eric was murdered by people who were supposed to serve and protect,” Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner who died in New York from a police chokehold in 2014…

Remembering Red Summer — Which Textbooks Seem Eager to Forget

The racist riots of 1919 happened 100 years ago this summer. Confronting a national epidemic of white mob violence, 1919 was a time when Black people defended themselves…

Money Is Not Speech and Corporations Are Not People

Holding up the small-donor campaign model his campaign has revolutionized as proof alternatives exist, Sen. Bernie Sanders on Monday unveiled an ambitious new plan to get “corporate money out of politics.”

How the US could afford ‘Medicare for All’ – Americans’ Number-One Priority

Every candidate is offering a plan, ranging from Joe Biden’s Affordable Care Act upgrade to Bernie Sanders’ “Medicare for all” that would abolish private health insurance.

HUD Says Deregulation, Not Affordable Housing, Needed to Solve Homelessness

On September 16, California Governor Gavin Newsom joined by state officials representing cities and counties wrote a letter that urged President Donald Trump…

IN MEMORIAM: Groundbreaking Actress Diahann Carroll Dies at 84

Carroll starred as nurse Julia Baker in “Julia,” the hit NBC show that aired from 1968 to 1971. The show represented the first time a Black person – man or woman – was cast…

Motown Founder Berry Gordy Known as “the King of Pop” Retires

“Berry Gordy paved the way for minorities in a way that had never been seen before. His Motown Sound is now known as the sound that changed America…”

Apple TV+ First Film ‘The Banker’ Will Close AFI FEST 2019

Based on a true story, The Banker centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment…

‘Quid Pro Quo’: Texts Shine New Light on Trump Effort to Push Ukraine to Open Biden Probe

“If you’re a Republican who hung your hat on ‘no quid pro quo!’, what do you do tomorrow?” Murphy wrote. “The texts make 100 percent clear: Our top diplomat in Kiev says there was an “investigation for aid” quid pro quo…”

New Wave of Black Films Crests at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival

Nearly 500,000 film lovers flocked to the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, screening hundreds of films from all over the world. Artistry and diversity, the hallmarks of TIFF, were on view.

Senate Education Chair Blocks Bipartisan Bill to Extend HBCU Funding

When federal legislation is blocked that would extend and preserve funding for HBCUs, such actions are not only an affront to today’s college students, but also to a history that has led to only 3% of the nation’s colleges…

Fannie Lou Hamer Died of Untreated Breast Cancer

While Black women get breast cancer at a lower rate than white women, we are 42 percent more likely to die from it. And young Black women, those under 35, are twice as likely…

America Now Solves Problems With Troops, Not Diplomats

Is America a bully? As a scholar, under the auspices of the Military Intervention Project, I have been studying every episode of U.S. military intervention from 1776 to 2017.

Meet Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the Fastest Woman in the World

Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, a Jamaican sprinter, has been named the fastest woman in the world after her recent victory in the 100-meter final at the World Championships in Doha…

Trump’s Bad Nixon Imitation May Cost Him the Presidency

Nixon got a foreign government’s help to win a presidential election over 50 years ago. Trump’s imitation of the master has proven far from perfect, and that may cost him the presidency.

Olympic Athletes Tommie Smith and John Carlos Earn Induction into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

Their selection to the Hall of Fame, an honor based on character, conduct, and off-field contributions, comes 51 years after the U.S. Olympic Committee — and much of White America — vilified the heroes.

Fayetteville State University Social Work Student Receives Fellowship

Fayetteville State University (FSU) student Adriana C. Londono, received the 2019-2020 Master’s Minority Fellowship (MFP) from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

Civil Rights Leaders Urge Supreme Court to Uphold Oldest Anti-Discrimination Statutes

Civil rights leaders urged the Supreme Court to preserve a civil rights statute that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color and ethnicity when making and enforcing contracts.

Federal Court Upholds Harvard’s Race-Conscious Admissions

Limited and measured consideration of race to increase diversity, to acknowledge persistent racial segregation and inequities, and to see applicants as complex people is both valid and important today.

Closing the Gap: Working to Combat Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes

When Dr. Newman was starting out as a general surgeon in Brooklyn in the 90s, she started to notice something unusual among the African American women who were coming to her…

Posting on Facebook Is Helping Nonprofits of All Sizes Raise Money

Online giving, donations for charities made through websites and apps, is growing quickly. It rose 17% between 2016 and 2018 to over US$34 billion. Some 8.5% of all U.S. charitable donations, including grants…

Black Organization to Hold Bahamas Hurricane Relief Fundraiser

The UNESCO Creative City of Music in Kansas City will be holding a fundraising benefit on Sunday, October 6th, 2019 from 2pm to 6pm at the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage and State Museum…

Impeaching a President and the Resulting Investigation Has Also Unified Democrats

“An impeachment process is a viable option for the current House of Representatives given that the hearings will force several people in or close to the Trump Administration to testify before Congress under oath,” said D. Gilson, a writer who has taught popular cultural studies.

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