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Kansas City Celebrates Black History Month with Film Festival and Cultural Events Africa Americas Black Culture Entertainment History Lifestyle News United Kingdom United States World

Kansas City Celebrates Black History Month with Film Festival and Cultural Events

Kansas City’s Black History Month celebrations are set to continue with a series of events, including the highly anticipated Reel Black Film Fest, taking place on February 22 at The Truman. Hosted by Kansas City PBS, the festival will showcase three compelling documentaries by local Black filmmakers, followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion. In addition […]

Black Employment Gains: A Step Toward Economic Equality Africa Americas Black Education News United Kingdom United States World

Black Employment Gains: A Step Toward Economic Equality

Recent labor market trends indicate significant strides in the employment situation for Black and African-American workers in the United States. After years of being disproportionately excluded from key economic, political, and educational opportunities, Black workers are seeing improvements in job prospects, reducing long-standing disparities in the workforce. As of the spring of 2023, the Black […]

Why Prostate Cancer Poses a Greater Risk to Black Men Africa Americas Black Health News News South Africa United States

Why Prostate Cancer Poses a Greater Risk to Black Men

Black men are at a higher risk for prostate cancer than their white counterparts, experiencing earlier diagnoses, more aggressive forms of the disease, and significantly higher mortality rates. Prostate cancer remains the second most common cancer among men, but its impact on Black men is disproportionately severe, with studies highlighting a stark difference in both […]

No Set Formula for Appointing Ministers, Says Dr Osae-Kwapong Africa Black Ghana History News News Politics

No Set Formula for Appointing Ministers, Says Dr Osae-Kwapong

Dr. John Osae-Kwapong, a Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has defended President John Mahama’s approach to appointing ministers, urging Ghanaians to exercise patience as the process unfolds. Dr Osae-Kwapong’s remarks came after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticised the President for what he perceived as a slow and fragmented method of appointing cabinet […]

Mahama Promises Full Cabinet Announcement in Two Weeks Africa Black Ghana History News Politics

Mahama Promises Full Cabinet Announcement in Two Weeks

President John Dramani Mahama has assured the public that his complete cabinet will be revealed within the next 14 days, addressing growing concerns over the delay in appointing his full team. Mahama’s remarks came in response to criticism from Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who had questioned the President’s pace in making ministerial appointments. Afenyo-Markin described […]

The Black and Tans: Unraveling the Truth Behind Britain’s Auxiliary Forces in Ireland Africa Americas Black Culture Education History News News United Kingdom United States Women World

The Black and Tans: Unraveling the Truth Behind Britain’s Auxiliary Forces in Ireland

On January 2, 1920, recruitment for the Black and Tans began, a controversial auxiliary force created by Britain during the Irish War of Independence. By March 25, 1920, these temporary constables arrived in Ireland, where they became infamous for their brutal tactics. However, a 2011 book by Canadian historian David Leeson, The Black Tans: British […]

Government Report Exposes Harassment and Racism Facing Black Executives in Public Service Africa Americas Black News News Racism United States World

Government Report Exposes Harassment and Racism Facing Black Executives in Public Service

A recently released government-funded report has revealed widespread instances of harassment, intimidation, and systemic racism experienced by Black executives working in the Canadian public service. The report, authored by lawyer Rachel Zellars for the Black Executives Network, paints a troubling picture of the challenges faced by Black professionals in senior roles within federal institutions. Drawing […]

Black Public Service Executives Expose Rampant Racism in Government Workplaces, New Report Reveals Africa Black Lifestyle News Politics Racism United States Women World

Black Public Service Executives Expose Rampant Racism in Government Workplaces, New Report Reveals

A groundbreaking new report has shed light on the pervasive racism faced by Black executives within the Canadian public service, detailing shocking accounts of harassment, discrimination, and career stagnation. The government-funded study, authored by lawyer Rachel Zellars, paints a stark picture of systemic abuse that has plagued Black public servants for decades. The report, commissioned […]

Racist Text Messages Target Black Students in Minnesota, Prompting Widespread Outrage and Investigations Africa Americas Black Education News News Racism United States World

Racist Text Messages Target Black Students in Minnesota, Prompting Widespread Outrage and Investigations

Students at Hopkins Public Schools in Minnesota are among a growing number of Black students across the United States who have been targeted with racist text messages, sparking concerns over the rise of hate-driven incidents in schools. The Hopkins Public Schools district alerted families via email after Black middle school students reported receiving racist texts […]

The Unspoken Barriers: Black Women Reflect on Kamala Harris’s Loss and What it Reveals About America's Voter Landscape Africa Black News Politics United States Women World

The Unspoken Barriers: Black Women Reflect on Kamala Harris’s Loss and What it Reveals About America’s Voter Landscape

In the wake of Kamala Harris’s defeat in the presidential election, many Black women across the United States are grappling with the painful realization that, despite her qualifications, experience, and widespread support, voters failed to fully show up for her. On election night, as the results poured in, Jai Marcus joined a sea of hopeful […]