Category : News

Veepstakes have evolved from where you live to who you are − which way will Harris turn to balance the ticket?

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden and vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris greet supporters on Aug. 20, 2020, at the end of the Democratic National Convention in Wilmington, Del. Olivier Douliery/AFP/Getty Images by Philip Klinkner, Hamil...

‘Today, More People Are Better Off’

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre addressed the nation on the third anniversary of his Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) election win, touting his administration’s record in office. He recalled that the electorate entrusted the SLP with the mandate...

Overtime: Your Steelers are back! Training camp is open!

:10—I am starting this week with “C’mon man”… “Are you kidding me”…and the classic, “You’re killing me Petey!!!” Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitching sensation is singlehandedly putting the Bucs on his back! And I’m sure yo...

Buses weren’t the only civil rights battleground in Montgomery – the city’s parks still reflect a history of segregation

Oak Park, Montgomery’s first park, was white-only until the mid-1960s. Binita Mahato, CC BY-ND by Binita Mahato, Auburn University Montgomery, Alabama, touts itself as the birthplace of the U.S. Civil Rights Movement. But although Montgomery now emb...

COVID-19 devastated teacher morale − and it hasn’t recovered

Teachers often work well in excess of 40 hours per week. 10’000 Hours/DigitalVision via Getty Images by Lesley Lavery, Macalester College and Steve Friess, University of Michigan Kansas faces the worst teacher shortfall in its history. The 4,0...

Pa. receives nearly $400 million in federal funds to help companies cut carbon emissions

Gov. Josh Shapiro announces Pennsylvania’s receipt of nearly $400 million in federal funding to address climate pollution on Neville Island, July 22, 2024. (Photo by Quinn Glabicki/PublicSource) Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration will now work...

Is Kamala Harris Following Footsteps of Other Trailblazing Female Leaders

With President Joe Biden's unexpected exit, Vice President Kamala Harris may become the first Black and Asian American woman to lead a major political party. This situation mirrors the rise of trailblazing female leaders like Margaret Thatcher, Indir...

Champion Ogudo and Brother Swaba Champ Opens Up on Being Forced Out of Fangone Forest

By BigEyeUg Team Champion Ogudo, a rising young star, and his elder brother, Swaba Champ, have confirmed their exit from Fangone Forest. The brothers revealed that they do not understand the reason behind their conflict with Alien Skin,...

Champion Ogudo and Brother Swaba Champ Open Up About Being Forced Out of Fangone Forest

Ferry Service Set To Launch This Year; Promises 185 Jobs

By Ryan Gilkes Connect Caribe, a private-sector-led ferry service, is on course to begin operations in the last quarter of this year, with plans to create significant employment opportunities across the region. The announcement came during a stakehol...

Pierre Delivers Inspiring Keynote At Africa Investment Event

Prime Minister Hon. Philip J. Pierre delivered a keynote address at the 2024 Africa Investment Risk and Compliance (AIRC) Summit. The summit, hosted by the Emerging Business Intelligence and Innovations Group (EBII Group), centred around the theme: &...

Vinka US shows sell out, Ugandan fans demand for maiden concert

One of Uganda’s finest female musician, Vinka, has taken the USA by storm with her electrifying performances, filling every venue to the brim and leaving fans clamoring for more. From coast to coast, Vinka’s tour is a resounding success, with ticket...

City of Birmingham Schedules “Pride Where I Reside” Cleanup Day for August 3

City of Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has announced the City of Birmingham will stage a Pride Where I Reside city-wide cleanup for Saturday, August 3. The day will be a work day for multiple city departments and divisions, including public wor...

Locked Out of Town Hall, 1st Black Mayor of a Small Alabama Town Returns to Office

By KIM CHANDLER | Associated Press The first Black mayor of a small Alabama town who had been locked out of town hall by white officials is returning to the job. Mayor Patrick Braxton is being recognized as the mayor of the town of Newbern, under a l...

KEM to Perform in Nashville for One-Night-Only Engagement

Nashville native and Platinum-selling singer/songwriter KEM is set to return to his hometown for a one-night-only performance at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM. Fans of the internationally acclaimed R&B a...