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ATLANTA – In response to a federal court order upholding the 1964 Voting Rights Act, Georgia lawmakers convened a special session on Wednesday, with majority Republicans strategically working to mitigate losses while simultaneously addressing the directive to increase Black-majority districts. This development follows a series of redistricting sessions across the South after the U.S. Supreme […]
In a dramatic turn of events, acclaimed rapper Young Thug, born Jeffery Williams, is set to face racketeering charges in a trial that has captivated the hip-hop community. The artist, a trailblazer in the Atlanta music scene, is accused of leading the Young Slime Life (YSL) affiliate of the Bloods street gang. The trial, commencing […]
In the aftermath of the recent November 7 elections, Black voters have emerged as a pivotal force, potentially determining the outcome of the 2024 elections in key battleground states. Despite a noteworthy shift in support for former President Donald Trump among Black voters, the Democratic coalition remains a central force, with intricate dynamics shaping the […]
The recent release of two remixes for Tyla’s global hit single “Water,” featuring Travis Scott and Marshmello, has inadvertently sparked a fervent debate around the artist’s racial identity, drawing attention and scrutiny from both black Americans and South Africans. The discussion centers on Tyla’s identification as a coloured woman, a term that carries historical racial […]
In a bid to dispel mystery and controversy surrounding a Los Angeles property owned by the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Inc., families mourning loved ones lost to police violence were welcomed to a healing space at the sprawling mansion. The Foundation, previously criticized for acquiring the $6 million property with donations garnered during […]
In a recent turn of events, a Yahoo News/YouGov poll has shed light on a potentially transformative shift in the allegiance of Black voters, a crucial segment of the Democratic coalition. Former President Donald Trump has reportedly garnered support from an unexpected 22% of Black voters in six pivotal battleground states, challenging the established narrative. […]
PORT-AU-PRINCE – A significant stride in improving education and nutrition for students in Haiti has been marked with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) set to deliver hot school meals to around 75,000 pre-primary and primary students in the Nord and Nord-Est Departments. The initiative, funded by a US$33 million investment from the United […]
In a significant legal development, retired Assistant Controller General of Immigration, Mr Okey Ezugwu, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Nigerian Army, seeking N100 million in damages for alleged violations of his fundamental human rights. The suit, marked Suit No: FHC/EN/CS/112/2023, was submitted on August 15, 2023, at the Enugu Division of the Federal […]
Renowned actor and musician Jamie Foxx is embroiled in a legal dispute following allegations of sexual assault at a New York rooftop bar in 2015. The accuser, identified as Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit on Wednesday, recounting a distressing encounter at the Catch NYC rooftop lounge. In the legal filing, Doe claims that Foxx, accompanied […]
The recent decision by South Africa’s parliament to sever diplomatic ties with Israel has ignited criticism from the country’s largest opposition party and the main Jewish representative body. The motion, proposed by the radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters, received support from the majority of lawmakers, particularly those from the African National Congress (ANC), […]
