LaTrice Verrett, The entertainer with the inspiring edge
BY RICHARD KUMBA One has to be a die-hard optimist and extremely kind-hearted to make it one’s business to inspire others, put a smile on every face, and turn negatives … Read More
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African American pastors unite to support gay movement in Africa
By Lisa French The fellowship of Affirming Ministries, TFAM, through its international outreach ministry, The Fellowship Global, TFG, and under the leadership of TFAM’s presiding Bishop, Rev. Dr. Yvette Flunder, … Read More
New study reveals persistent socio-economic gap between blacks and whites
By Bill J. Fighter A new study conducted by the National Urban League, a historic civil rights organization dedicated to the economic empowerment of black communities, revealed that blacks are … Read More
Remembering African American media pioneer John H. Johnson
By Kossi Gbêdiga The celebration of black history during the month of February involves, among other things, honoring the legacies of influential black men and women, the likes of Marcus … Read More
Remembering Malcolm X
By Ahmed A. Salifou In a post titled Malcolm X: Civil rights activist, Minister (1925-1965), Ron Daniels, president of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, states that Black …
Black History Month not embraced by all African Americans
By Ahmed A. Salifou Black History Month is the time of the year when black people come together to honor their historical advancements, a commemoration that non-black segments of the …
Washington forum brainstorms on Africa’s healthcare infrastructure
By Peter Sesay The African Union Mission in Washington, D.C. Friday hosted an unprecedented forum on Africa’s healthcare infrastructure. The event was convened by a notable African American leader, Melvin …
Marion Barry the African
By Soumanou Salifou During the nearly five-hour-long memorial service held in honor of the deceased former mayor of Washington, D.C., Marion Barry, on Saturday, December 6, Africa was mentioned only …
African Union Diaspora African Forum honors African bridge-builders
By Ed Arthur In a warm, African-style ceremony held on Monday August 4th in conjunction with the ongoing U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the African Union Diaspora African Forum honored two dozen African and …
Ambassador Erieka Bennett, a die-hard bridge-builder
By Usman Mama In an exclusive interview with this magazine in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, on the heels of the May 29th, 1999 inauguration of then-Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr. … Read More