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Ray G pelted with bottles while performing at Enkuuka | VIDEO

In an unexpected turn of events at the Enkuuka celebration in Lubiri, Mengo, Western Uganda’s prominent singer Ray G, also known as Reagan Muhairwe, found himself at the receiving end of an unusual reception from the crowd – being pelted with...

RSLPF, SLHTA Host Annual Voucher Giveaway

On December 22, 2023, the Northern Division Community Relations Branch of the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) hosted its annual Christmas Voucher giveaway for eligible community members in the Northern Division Police Districts. The initiati...

Back in the Day: How many of you still follow these New Year traditions?

Back in the day, along with black-eyed peas and collard greens, gathering with family on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day was an important tradition. by Alonzo Kittrels, Philadelphia Tribune Correspondent During this time of the year, I regularly wr...

Detroit Pistons end historic losing streak with 129-127 win over Toronto Raptors

For the first time in 63 days – since Oct. 28 – the Detroit Pistons have won a basketball game. The win on Saturday, Dec. 30, ended the Pistons NBA-tying streak of 28 consecutive losses. During the streak, Detroit surpassed the single-season loss s...

‘Black Nativity’—30 years of Black excellence

ORONDE SHARIF, RIGHT, IN THIS FILE PHOTO FROM THE “BLACK NATIVITY” IN 2019. PICTURED AT LEFT IS AUBREY LUTTELL. In a festive celebration at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on Thursday evening, Dec. 13, about 100 people gathered fo...

WATCH: Equity Ministry Underscores Eligibility Criteria For Income Support

The Ministry of Equity, Justice and Social Empowerment has underscored the eligibility criteria for Income Support Programme (ISP) benefits. Since disbursements began on December 23, 2023, the ISP has paid more than $450,000 to over 300 households. T...

Ditch the pressure, embrace the flow: Setting intentions instead of resolutions for 2024

The New Year twinkles with the promise of fresh starts and sparkling possibilities. But for many, it also brings a familiar pressure: the pressure of resolutions. Rigid goals that often crumble under the weight of daily life, leaving us feeling fru...

Uganda’s Top 15 Songs Of The Year 2023 | FULL LIST

We compiled 15 hit songs that we think entertained Ugandans this year. Here’s the full list:& 1. Nana – Joshua Baracka& Joshua Baraka’s unique blend of music genres caught Ugandans and the rest of Africa by suprise in his hit s...

Coard: Three historical truths that pastors should learn about Watch Night

Carte-de-visite of enslaved Blacks awaiting the Emancipation Proclamation. —Heard & Moseley, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. by Michael Coard I mean no disrespect. But many Black pastors don’t hold a Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) degree, Doc...

President Biden Announces New Investments In Black Businesses

"President Biden emphasizes unprecedented growth in Black small business ownership during his Wisconsin visit. The historic $15 billion funding allocation, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, supports businesses like Hero Plumbing, tackling l...