By Toter

News / Black Owned Newspapers And Blogs - 10 months ago

Crime and (no) punishment

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 - 10 months ago

God all around

“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...

Entertainment / Music - 10 months ago

Diné lyrical artist Def-i taking up space worldwide

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 - 10 months ago

Congratulations! Comedian Reign Graduates from St. Lawrence University

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 - 10 months ago

Why you should not miss the Jameson Mapenzi weekend

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...

Lifestyle / News Talk - 10 months ago

CUNY Med’s mission fits in Black History Month

Every day, I board the M101 bus on the East Side for my five-mile, half-hour commute to the CUNY School of Medicine in Harlem, where I am dean. The neighborhoods connected by this bus line offer a striking illustration of the health disparities that persist in our city and country. On the Upper Eas...

by Toter - 10 months ago

Police Officers Complete Fingerprint Course

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is proud to announce the successful completion of the Foundation Fingerprint Course, held from January 29, 2024, to February 9, 2024. The programme, facilitated by Mr. Narace Ramnarine of the Law Enforcement Advanced Development Company Ltd (L.E.A.D.C.O),...

Lifestyle / News Talk - 10 months ago

Amira Virgil Keeps on Challenging Gaming’s Racism

By Nadira Jamerson | Word In Black Amira Virgil is a gaming content creator and community organizer. Photo courtesy of Amira Virgil. Illustration by Nadira Jamerson/Word In Black. (WIB) – Jerry Lawson and Ed Smith, Black pioneers in the gaming industry, revolutionized home gaming in the...