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First Taiwanese CIP Business Delegation Visits Saint Lucia

The Government of Saint Lucia has implemented an economic investment immigration program (CIP) since 2015. For the first time, it welcomed 14 investors from the Republic of China (Taiwan) who obtained citizenship through this program to experience th...

Subway’s New Wraps Elevate Eating on the Go

(NewsUSA) – Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes summer fun: school is out, shortened Fridays at the office, outdoor adventures, events, travel, and more. Balancing a busy schedule while satisfying your cravings for convenience...

How are schools responding to protests?

By John J. Sloan III, University of Alabama at Birmingham NYPD police officers march onto Columbia University’s campus in New York City on April 30, 2024. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty Images A two-week standoff between Columbia University admin...

Mental Health Mayday: Americans On Collision Course With Disaster

As America grapples with the fallout of the pandemic, mental health experts like Dr. Sheehan David Fisher warn of a looming crisis. With soaring rates of mental illness, exacerbated by social and political tensions, the need for support and intervent...

May 2, 2024

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DJ Ciza Bids Farewell to Radio City 97FM After 10-Year Journey

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan Disc Jockey, DJ Ciza, has officially concluded his decade-long tenure at Radio City 97FM. The announcement was made through a statement released by DJ Ciza himself on Wednesday, 01 May 2024, marking the...

Nation’s Growing Racial and Gender Wealth Gaps Need Policy Reform

Never-married Black women have 8 cents in wealth for every dollar held by while males As the November general election nears, many economic analysts have publicly pondered why so many likely voters are not impressed with reports that point to mor...

Cincinnati’s Black ballerina to headline booksigning

By Michiko Clark& Special to the Herald The forgotten story of a pioneering group of five Black ballerinas and their 50-year sisterhood, was a legacy erased from history — until now, thanks to author Karen Valby’s new book, “The Swans of...

Martindale-Brightwood residents learn about lead replacement pipe project in the neighborhood

Local organizations came together for a transformative event at Martin University for Martindale-Brightwood residents.& & The Community Family Fun & Health Service Day brought a day of education, health services, community engagement...

The intersection of autism, race and tragedy for Black people on the spectrum

Elijah McClain was a 23-year-old Black man killed in 2019 as a result of being illegally injected with 500 mg of ketamine by paramedics after being forcibly detained by police officers in Aurora, Colorado. He went into cardiac arrest and died six...

Recent Books of Interest to African American Scholars

The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education regularly publishes a list of new books that may be of interest to our readers. The books included are on a wide variety of subjects and present many different points of view. The opinions expressed in these...

Dance Theatre of Harlem Returns To Hampton Roads

"Experience the timeless grace and groundbreaking vision of Dance Theatre of Harlem as they return to Hampton Roads. Founded amidst the Civil Rights Movement, this iconic company, led by Arthur Mitchell, continues to defy conventions and inspire audi...

Third annual Melanin in May festival to be bigger and better

Melanin in May, the festival celebrating all things Black, including business, art, music and food, is back for year three. Celebrated in Indianapolis during Memorial Day weekend, the day-long festival promises to be bigger and better this year w...

Democrats reintroduce federal CROWN Act legislation to ban hair discrimination

(CNN) —& Democratic lawmakers have reintroduced legislation that would ban discrimination based on a person’s hairstyle or hair texture, marking the latest attempt in Congress to pass a federal CROWN Act. New Jersey Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman...

‘Good position’ or looming crisis? City Hall divide emerges over Pittsburgh finances

Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler discusses the city’s budget during a press conference in her Downtown office on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. (Photo by Pamela Smith/PublicSource). The mayor and controller are at odds over city budgeting as federal fu...