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Lewes Beach Renamed to Honor Former Black Business Owner

October 19, 2021

An eastern Delaware town has voted to change the name of one of its Delaware Bay beaches in honor of a former Black business owner. ... read more »

Colin Powell has Died of COVID-19 Complications, Family Says

October 18, 2021

Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday. ... read more »

Women Left Behind: Gender Gap Emerges in Africa’s Vaccines

October 15, 2021

the women in Sare Gibel already had heard the rumors on social media: The vaccines could make your blood stop or cause you to miscarry. Women who took it wouldn't get pregnant again. ... read more »

Africa Detecting Just 1 in 7 COVID-19 cases, Says WHO Study

October 15, 2021

Only one in seven COVID-19 infections in Africa are being detected, meaning the continent's estimated infection level may be 59 million people, according to a new study by the World Health Organization. ... read more »

David G. Brown Weekly Cartoon: October 7-13, 2021

October 7, 2021

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Ethiopian PM Begins 2nd Term Saying War Exacts ‘Heavy Price’

October 5, 2021

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was sworn in Monday for a second five-year term running a country in the grip of a nearly year-long war against Tigray forces he described as ``hateful`` toward the nation, while a handful of visiting African leaders urged him to hold things together. ... read more »

Nigerian Doctors Call off 2-month Strike Despite Pay Arrears

October 5, 2021

Doctors in Nigeria's government hospitals have suspended a two-month strike for payment of salaries owed to many and improved working conditions. ... read more »

Ethiopia’s Oromo Protest, Demand Freedom for Jailed Leaders

October 4, 2021

Members of Ethiopia's largest ethnic group, the Oromo, protested Saturday against the government and called for the release of jailed opposition figures as they gathered in the capital for their annual Thanksgiving festival of Irreecha. ... read more »

Distribution Problems, Hesitancy Slow Uganda Vaccination Bid

October 4, 2021

The light bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered on and off, infuriating the technician in this remote Ugandan town as he checked the refrigerators filled with vaccine doses to confirm they were still working. ... read more »

Africa Internet Riches Plundered, Contested by China Broker

October 4, 2021

Outsiders have long profited from Africa's riches of gold, diamonds, and even people.?Digital resources have proven no different. ... read more »

Algeria Blasts French Leader, Bans Flights, Recalls Diplomat

October 4, 2021

Algeria has refused permission for France to fly military planes in its airspace and announced the recall of its ambassador from Paris in the wake of what it said were ``inadmissible'' comments attributed to French President Emmanuel Macron. ... read more »

With Recall Effort Faltering, Gascon Recall Effort Being Restarted

September 16, 2021

With their original recall campaign falling short, organizers of an effort to oust Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon announced today they have formed a new political committee and will start again from scratch. ... read more »

Black Star Network: Roland Martin Announces New Black TV Network

September 9, 2021

Martin announced his new network on the third anniversary of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the first daily digital show specifically targeting African American audiences five days a week. The show has enjoyed expansive audience growth averaging 20 to 30 million views a month. ... read more »

Senator Bradford Secures More than $130 Million in Direct, Equitable Investments for His District in the State Budget

July 1, 2021

This week, the California Senate and the Assembly passed an unprecedented budget. While Governor Gavin Newsom has yet to sign Assembly Bill 129: the Budget Act of 2021, this measure does represent a three-party agreement between the Senate, Assembly, and the Newsom Administration. ... read more »

Price, Ridley-Thomas, and Harris-Dawson lead charge to protect Blacks from menthol flavored tobacco

June 24, 2021

Flavored tobacco products are moving closer to being banned from Los Angeles retailers with efforts led by the L.A. City Councilman Curren Price to protect the health of African Americans. ... read more »

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