News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 9 months ago
Left: A bus rests on the collapsed Fern Hollow Bridge on Jan. 28, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Tracy Baton) Right: The rebuilt bridge in February 2024. (Photo by Pamela Smith/PublicSource) Inspectors repeatedly flagged drainage issues and corrosion, and the city did little to respond, leading to the Jan...
by Toter - 9 months ago
Uganda is buzzing with the news of the talent Africa’s C.EO, Aly Alibhai’s recent visit to India for a meeting with the legendary UB40 featuring Ali Campbell Band in India. The talent Africa Group C.E.O is on a mission – to ensure that every doubting Thomas in Uganda knows that this concert i...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 9 months ago
Willaine St. Pierre remembers being just twelve years and going up against a Christian youth pastor to defend her faith at a convention. The pastor was teaching the youth group about the rapture when he mentioned something about Jews. “My mom was Jewish in the strictest of the orthodox faith....
Entertainment / Music - 9 months ago
Street artist Joos is perhaps best known for works that resemble ribbons of dissolving color, or paint that’s been pressure washed and left blooms of pigment behind. “It’s like, is it a shadow? Is it a silhouette? What is it? I think … he gets a kick out of tricking people, and making people take a...
by Toter - 9 months ago
"Delve into the rich history of African-American literature, from the poignant slave narratives to the vibrant expression of hip-hop culture, encompassing the voices of renowned authors like Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston." #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackLiterature #SlaveNarratives #HipHop #Afric...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
As we continue into 2024 – a year that marks the 50th anniversary of the desegregation of public schools in the city through busing – Boston has a unique opportunity to be a leader in embracing an issue that cities and states across the country are reckoning with. Known for being the birthplace of...
by Toter - 9 months ago
The spate of accidents in Saint Lucia continued on Wednesday despite an from the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) for road users to exercise caution. SLFS emergency responders rushed six people to the OKEU Hospital following a head-on collision between two vehicles at Goodlands, Castries. The inciden...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
Fulton Co. task force considers reparations A task force commissioned to study the impact on Black families and possibility of making reparations a reality has entered the research phase ahead of presenting their findings and recommendations to Fulton County leaders. FULTON COUNTY, Ga. &#...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 9 months ago
Larry Smith Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev resigned on Christmas Day 1991. Soon thereafter, the Soviet Parliament dissolved itself. Those events had a profound and lasting effect on a young KGB officer named Vladimir Putin. Putin’s hurt and embarrassment has never dissipated, either i...
News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 9 months ago
“You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it. Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. If...
by Toter - 9 months ago
By BigEyeUg Team In a recent interview on Urban TV, Dancehall artist Zex Bilangilangi voiced strong criticism against various music bodies and associations, likening them to scammers who exploit artists’ works without contributing meaningfully to the industry. Zex Bilangilangi The...
Lifestyle / News Talk - 9 months ago
Imagine a place where the heartbeat of a community pulses with the rhythm of hope and the promise of a healthier tomorrow. This is the vision behind the Black Family Wellness Expo, an inspiring initiative taking root in the heart of Roanoke Valley on March 16. Spearheaded by The Links’ Roano...
Entertainment / Music - 9 months ago
TWIN LAKES, N.M. – Christopher Mike-Bidtah is carving out his Def-i image in the hip-hop scene. Mike-Bidtah, known by his stage name Def-i, is a Diné hip-hop artist-educator, rapper, and producer. He’s received multiple awards for his poetic rapport and leadership, such as the 2023 New Mexico Male...
by Toter - 9 months ago
By BigEyeUg Team Comedian Obed Karim Lubega, popularly known as Reign of the Maulana & Reign comedy duo, celebrated a significant milestone today as he graduated from St. Lawrence University during its 14th graduation ceremony. Reign Expressing his joy on social media, Reign shared,...
by Toter - 9 months ago
An afternoon-to-evening experience at the Design Hub-Industrial area this Saturday, 24th February 2024, laughing and playing games with friends. An event designed not just for entertainment, but to create an environment filled with bonding, connecting, and the opportunity to expand your circle of f...
