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Portsmouth Hosts Annual Umoja Festival May 24-26

Experience the vibrant celebration of diversity and African-American culture at Portsmouth's annual Umoja Festival, featuring live music, community tours, local artists, and delicious food from May 24-26 at Festival Park. #UmojaFestival #PortsmouthEv...

Local Youth Achieves Eagle Scout Rank: Celebrating Robert A. Smith, Jr.’s Dedication to Scouting

Indianapolis, IN — In a heartwarming testament to perseverance and commitment, Robert A. Smith, Jr., affectionately known as Junior, has ascended to the esteemed rank of Eagle Scout, marking a milestone in his journey that commenced at the tender ag...

CUPA-HR Report Provides Update on African American Faculty Representation and Pay Equity

The College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) has recently released a new report that outlines the current state of African American representation and pay equity among faculty across the United States. The report...

Christon Arthur Named First Black President of La Sierra University in California

Christon Arthur has been named the sixth president of La Sierra University in Riverside, California. Upon assuming his new role on July 1, he will become the university’s first Black president. La Sierra University enrolls nearly 1,300 undergra...

Cindy Sanyu Celebrates Post-Baby Body Transformation

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan singer Cindy Sanyu has expressed her delight in regaining her pre-pregnancy physique after nearly two years of consecutive childbirths. Cindy Sanyu In a heartfelt Instagram post, the celebrated artist sh...

A TOUCHDOWN FOR HOMESTEAD: Best of the Batch Foundation unveils new ‘Clubhouse’

Former Steeler Charlie Batch, pictured with his wife, LaTasha Wilson-Batch, unveiled the enormous addition to the “Best of the Batch” Foundation space in Homestead. It’s called, “The Clubhouse.” See more photos on Pages A6-7. (Photo by J.L. Martello)...

Global Motivations: A Trusted Global Voice With Influence and Impact

May is World Trade Month OECD, IMF, WTO predicts increase and growth for global trade in 2024 “A decline in inflation and a strong US economy will more than double global trade growth this year, international bodies say. The Organization for E...

House Oversight Committee meeting erupts in personal attacks and partisan disputes

A nighttime session of the House Oversight Committee intended to discuss a resolution recommending Attorney General Merrick Garland be held in contempt of Congress, descended into chaos amid personal attacks and partisan bickering. The...

How Black teachers lost when civil rights won in Brown v. Board

Brown v. Board of Education, the Supreme Court decision that desegregated public schools, stands in the collective national memory as a turning point in America’s fight for racial justice. But as the U.S. observes its 70th anniversary, Brown also r...

I served as a college president for nearly two decades – I know choosing the right commencement speaker can be fraught with risks

Some students walked out on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s commencement speech at Virginia Commonwealth University in May 2024. The Washington Post via Getty Images by Walter M. Kimbrough, University of Southern California The 2024 commencement seas...

New Events Promoter Kibbo Triumphs with Feffe Bussi’s Debut Concert

By BigEyeUg Team In a bold move that has paid off spectacularly, new events promoter Vicent Kibbo, owner of Kibbo Establishment Limited, successfully organized his first major concert featuring Feffe Bussi, a rising star in the Ugandan music scen...

New AARP Pennsylvania Poll: Black voters 50+ say Social Security, inflation, and Medicare will influence 2024 vote

NNPA NEWSWIRE — AARP Pennsylvania’s first 2024 election survey shows that candidates should pay close attention to Pennsylvanian voters ages 50 and older and highlights the priorities and concerns of Black voters ages 50 and older that will...

CHTA Unveils Artificial Intelligence Guidebook

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) announces the launch of its groundbreaking guidebook, “Artificial Intelligence Transformation Guide for Caribbean Tourism”. This initiative, spearheaded by the CHTA Technology Task Force, marks a sig...

A silent Trump with eyes closed and a convicted liar on the stand − 2 experienced observers of Trump’s criminal trial discuss what stands out

Michael Cohen leaves his home to attend his second day of testimony at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 14, 2024, in New York City. David Dee Delgado/Getty Images by David E. Clementson, University of Georgia and John E. Jones III, Dickinson College...

How cannabis and psilocybin might help some of the 50 million Americans who are experiencing chronic pain

Cannabis – also known as marijuana – is an ancient medicinal plant with promising new medical applications. Nancy Honey/Image Source via Getty Images by Kevin F. Boehnke, University of Michigan The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency announced in late Apri...