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Addressing Violence in America – by Speaking a Word Directed to the Truth

Qur’an chapter 33: verse 70; “O ye who believe! Have a reverence regard for Allah, and (always) say a word directed to the Right.” Violence in America is an ongoing shame. Some may argue that violence is just as much a part of America as apple pi...

Big Brother Naija season 9 premieres this Sunday

By Our Reporter Reality TV show, Big Brother Naija is returning this Sunday. The show will premiere its 9th season on Sunday, 28 July 2024 and audiences should look forward to an electrifying twist. For the first time ever, contestants will be enter...

Colts, IndyCar and Brickyard 400 cap off an interesting month.

The month of July is just about in the rearview mirror, but it’s been a relatively brisk one when you take in to account all there was to offer in terms of this week’s opening of the Indianapolis Colts training camp. Four NTT IndyCar Serie...

Second Debate Different Democrat Same Result

The following article, Second Debate Different Democrat Same Result, was first published on The Black Sphere. When I was coming up through the ranks learning marital arts, I hated losing whether in the dojo or in the ring. I took my lumps for a long...

New Poll: Trump Devastates Democrats

The following article, New Poll: Trump Devastates Democrats, was first published on The Black Sphere. I don’t believe Kamala Harris has officially gotten the baton from the Democratic Party. Sure, Biden passed it, but let’s not forget tha...

WATCH: Forestry Department Responds To ‘Vampire Bats’ Scare

Saint Lucia’s Forestry Department has said there are no confirmed records of vampire bats in Saint Lucia in response to concerns expressed by a Choiseul farmer. Isha Frank Terrance explained that bats had been encircling her goat pen for three...

Giveaway addresses the need for proper-fitting attire for female student-athletes

By age 14, statistics show that teenage girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. A study conducted by the Women’s Sports Foundation showed that 75% of girls aged 11 to 18, said the way their body changes during puberty was the...

More than 300 gather in Happy Hill Gardens for the 30th Historical Community Reunion weekend

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. Thirty years ago, Ben Piggott, center supervisor of the William C. Sims Recreation Center, and William “Rock” Bitting, a former resident of Happy Hill Gardens, co-founded the first Happy Hill Garden Reunion to celebrate...

Zeta Phi Beta takes Indy by storm, dishes out scholarships worth $250K

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. hosted its national conference in Indianapolis, featuring a series of events aimed at empowering women and promoting social justice. The conference, held from July 22 to July 26, included impactful programs and discussio...

A message from Representative Amber Baker: Full Bellies: One Common sense solution that helps fight school hunger in North Carolina

Everybody knows that a child’s full belly is crucial to her or his education. Yet North Carolina students have amassed more than $83 million in meal debt, the sixth highest state in the country. In the state of North Carolina, children in public scho...

Ruff Beatz, a Triad local, announces upcoming album ‘Who TF is Ruff Beatz’

Ruff Beatz, a rising star producer on the music scene, is set to release a groundbreaking new album titled “Who TF is Ruff Beatz.” The album’s release date is yet to be determined, but it is already generating buzz within the music community. “Who T...

International Black Theatre Festival offers free workshops, films, concert

Next week beginning July 29, Winston-Salem will be in the throes of the International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF). The town will be flooded by theater, music and art lovers for the whole week. While visiting the opening gala and plays are highlight...

‘Kamala IS brat’: how the power of pop music has influenced 60 years of US elections

Jeffrey Phelps/EPA/The Conversation by Prudence Flowers, Flinders University Hours after United States President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out as the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee, British musician Charli XCX endorsed Vice President...

Justice40: A brief overview and discussion of the future

The Justice40 Initiative aims to ensure that 40% of the overall benefits from federal investments in climate and clean energy are directed to disadvantaged communities. The Climate & Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST) is a specialized sc...

Parents: Don’t miss your shot for vaccinations before school starts

Vaccinations can be scary for students, confusing for caregivers and wounding for the wallet. Here are some expert tips to make this year’s back-to-school madness run a little more smoothly. (Photo/Getty Images) What shots does my child need?...