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Teaching art through welding: All-female high school student cohort at Passport Academy takes welding classes

JADA MARTIN (PHOTOS BY DAYNA DELGADO) The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that an all-female cohort at Passport Academy Charter School worked with the Industrial Arts Workshop to create art through…welding. It has people like Passport Academ...

Super Bowl LVIII is set…but did Bill Neal make the right predictions?

:10–As is my style, I will make my stone cold predictions before the game. And your knowing that I am a former “Life Boy Scout” can be assured that you can trust my honesty and integrity. (Unless of course there’s money involved…then al...

In Memoriam: Joyce Inez Johnson Bolden, 1933-2023

Joyce Inez Johnson Bolden, a long-time professor at Alcorn State University in Mississippi, died on January 6 at her daughter’s home in Metairie, Louisiana. She was 90 years old. A native of New Orleans, Dr. Bolden was raised on the campus of Prentis...

Why Taylor Swift is an antihero to the GOP − but Democrats should know all too well that her endorsement won’t mean it’s all over now

Travis Kelce celebrates with Taylor Swift on Jan. 28, 2024, after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC championship game. Patrick Smith/Getty Images by Matt Harris, Park University A pop icon falling for one of the NFL’s pr...

Uganda Breweries launches new premium beer — WhiteCap Crisp

By Our Reporter Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) has unveiled WhiteCap Crisp – a new premium beer with only 3% alcohol by volume (ABV), with no added sugar. The beer was unveiled during an invite-only white and blue affair held at the Naguru Skyz Hote...

Tanzanian singer Harmonize Sparks Controversy After Displaying Girlfriend’s Undergarments in Social Media Video

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Tanzanian singer, Harmonize, whose real name is Rajab Abdul, has found himself at the center of controversy after a video surfaced on social media showing him preparing his girlfriend Feza Kessy’s undergarments....

Warm up your winter with the perfect glass of wine

As the air turns crisp, our cravings shift towards richer flavors and heartier fare. And what better way to complement a cozy winter evening than with a glass of wine that warms the soul and tantalizes the taste buds? But with endless varietals and...

How Black male college athletes deal with anti-Black stereotypes on campus

Professors have lower academic expectations of Black college athletes compared with White college athletes, a study found. supersizer/E+ Collection/Getty Images by Jonathan Howe, Temple University In an effort to avoid stereotypes about Black male at...

Quavo enters spirits business with launch of White X Cognac

After years of success as a member of Migos, Quavo is now delving into the spirits industry. The Atlanta-based rapper teamed-up with Sazerac to introduce the new white cognac, White X Cognac.& Quavo recently hosted a launch party at Suite Lounge...

Chase, Hawks, ATL Alumni collab on new apparel that celebrates Black History Month, Atlanta culture

Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Hawks Black History Month is here and so is some new gear that celebrates not only Black History Month, but Atlanta’s culture, style, and creativity. Chase and ATL Alumni, the Atlanta-based clothing brand and...

As respiratory viruses surge, UAB offers advice on what to do in case of illness

By Savannah Koplon UAB News This winter, influenza, COVID and RSV cases are surging across the United States. It seems as if everyone knows someone who has a runny nose, a fever or a cough, or who has had to call out of work for themselves or to...

Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities

PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. (AP) — Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring Friday at Gobbler’s Knob in Pennsylvania, the scene of the country’s largest and best known Groundhog Day celebration in the United States. The annual event is a ton...

Audio | Oma Afrikana Drops New Track “Wagwaako, Nze Aliko” – First Release of 2024

By BigEyeUg Team Ugandan artist Oma Afrikana has unveiled his latest single, “Wagwaako, Nze Aliko,” marking his debut release for 2024. The song delivers a bold message as Oma Afrikana confidently taunts his girlfriend’...

A Black queer archive is being established in Kansas City; attend the {B/qKC} Launch Party

Celebrate the rich history of Black queer Kansas Citians. Join Nasir Anthony Montalvo and The Kansas City Defender as we celebrate the launch of new, standing Black queer archive, {B/qKC}, and preview a new city-wide exhibit experience....

33 Illegal Caribbean Migrants Rescued At Sea

United States Coast Guard and Dominican Republic air and surface crews rescued 33 illegal Caribbean migrants from a disabled vessel approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Macao, Dominican Republic. The incident occurred on Wednesday. A Coast Gu...