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Black woman gets 11 years after killing man who sex trafficked her

Photo: Getty Images A Milwaukee woman has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after arguing she was legally allowed to kill a man who sex trafficked her. On Monday (August 19), Chrystul Kizer was handed down an 11-year prison sentence and five yea...

Biden grants site of 1908 Springfield race riot national monument status

Photo: Getty Images President Joe Biden has designated the site of the 1908 race riot in Springfield, Illinois as a national monument. On Friday (August 16), Biden signed a proclamation to designate the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument,...

15 Black Celebrity-Owned Businesses To Support

Photo: Getty Images August was Black Business Month. To add to our celebration we’re taking a look at a few businesses owned by some of our legends and faves. Celebrities often endorse products and brands, but it’s something special whe...

Steps to help reduce the risk of prostate cancer

Dr. Gary Grosel (Photo provided/ September is Prostate Health Awareness Month, providing an opportune time for men to consider their prostate health and take steps to help reduce the likelihood of developing prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is...

Andrea Hayes Dixon Named Chair of Federal Scientific Management Review Board

The United States Department of Health and Human Services has appointed Andrea A. Hayes Dixon as chair of the Scientific Management Review Board. The board supervises and reviews the operations of all scientific research programs within the federal d...

Vehicle Plunges Over Cliff At Anse La Raye – Four People Injured

Four people sustained injuries when a Suzuki Escudo plunged over a cliff at Anse La Verdure, Anse La Raye, on Sunday. According to the Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS), emergency personnel from its Castries Headquarters responded after receiving a cal...

Indianapolis Recorder brings home six HSPA awards, three first place wins 

The Indianapolis Recorder won six awards, including three first place plaques, from the Indiana chapter of the HSPA’s 2024 Journalism Awards Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.   Regular editorial contributor Larry Smith won first place for best general commenta...

Viral Leak of Gloria Bugie’s Private Video Shocks Netizens

By BigEyeUg Team Rising Ugandan singer Gloria Bugie has found herself at the center of controversy after a private video of her was leaked online. Gloria Bugie The video, which began circulating on social media on Monday, 16 September 2...

Study Finds Widening Racial Diversity Gaps Between STEM and Non-STEM Fields

Over the past decade, universities across the country have invested heavily in initiatives to promote diversity among their faculty, staff, and students. A new study from the University of Missouri has tracked how Black scholars’ representation...

Recorder Rewind: Indianapolis Colts at Green Bay Packers

Check out some photos from the Indianapolis Colts versus Green Bay Packers NFL game, captured by senior sports photographer Jeff Brown, on Sept. 15. in Wisconsin. GREEN BAY, WI – SEPTEMBER 15: Indianapolis Colts defensive end Kwity Paye (51...

Taraji P. Henson’s Fashion Choices at Recent Event Spark Discussion Among Fans

Taraji P. Henson, known for her powerful acting roles and her dynamic personality, recently made headlines for reasons outside of her on-screen talents. The acclaimed actress and producer attended a high-profile event where her bold fashion choices s...

Naronda Wright Elected First Black President of NAGAP, The Association for Graduate Enrollment Management

Naronda Wright, associate dean of graduate student services at Georgia Southern University, was recently elected as the first Black president of NAGAP, The Association for Graduate Enrollment. Dr. Wright began her current role with Georgia Southern i...