Category : News

White Republican attacks Black EPA chief, labels him as ‘criminal’

Photo: clayhiggins.house.gov A Louisiana Republican lawmaker launched an online attack against Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chief Michael Regan. Rep. Clay Higgins took to X, formerly Twitter, to attack Regan, the first Black EPA chief, ove...

Why the Chiefs and Royals couldn’t convince Kansas City voters to foot the bill for their stadiums

Had the Jackson County tax extension passed, the Kansas City Royals would have likely moved to a new downtown location. Kirby Lee/Getty Images by Victor Matheson, College of the Holy Cross For the Kansas City Chiefs brass, it must have seemed like t...

Saint Lucia, India Sign New Visa-Waiver Agreement

The Government of Saint Lucia, through the Ministry of External Affairs, has paved the way for holders of Diplomatic and Official passports to benefit from visa-free travel to India. This historic visa-waiver agreement between Saint Lucia and the Rep...

From Stutter to Stardom: The Illustrious Career of James Earl Jones

[Photo: Michael Zorn/Invision/AP] James Earl Jones, born on January 17, 1931, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, is a revered American actor whose career spans over seven decades, characterized by his deep, resonant voice and commanding presence. His journey...

NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The NBA banned Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and bet on games. Porter, the league said, gave a bettor information about...

UNEX’24 Ends With Counter-Terrorism Exercise

An international counter-terrorism exercise was the culminating event of the Regional Security System (RSS) Unity Exercise 2024 (UNEX’ 24) in Saint Lucia. During the counter-terrorism exercise last week Thursday, ground troops acted upon intell...

Exclusive: Reality star Jasmine Ellis Cooper talks ‘Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard’ season two

Dedicated viewers couldn’t get enough of Bravo/Peacock’s hit reality series “Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard.” As a result, the series is back for season two.& Since the 1800s, Martha’s Vineyard and Oak Bluffs have emerged as a summertime sanc...

Biden’s Latest Bizarre Declaration

The following article, Biden’s Latest Bizarre Declaration, was first published on The Black Sphere. Less than a month ago, Trump was soundly trouncing Biden in almost every poll. Then suddenly the media began reporting that “Biden is clos...

In Memoriam: Roscoe Hightower Jr., 1966-2024

Roscoe Hightower Jr., professor of marketing at historically Black Florida A&M University, passed away unexpectedly on April 4. He was 58 years old. Dr. Hightower’s career in academia began in 1997 as an assistant professor of marketing wit...

Take Charge of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved…Wound Care

This month’s Take Care of Your Health Today (TCYHT) focuses on the importance of adequate wound care — specifically as it affects two groups of people: Individuals who inject their drugs and diabetics who suffer from foot ulcers.Joining us with insi...

For individuals who inject their drugs, compassion and acceptance help heal skin infections and increase trust in healthcare

In the past 10 years, injection drug use (IDU) in the U.S. has increased. The uptick follows a shift in the way people use drugs — from taking prescription opioids by mouth to injecting opioids like heroin, or synthetic opioids like fentanyl and seda...

To avoid amputation, diabetics must be vigilant about foot wounds — and seek treatment early and often

& Are you or someone you love living with diabetes? If so, Dr. Chandan K. Sen, UPMC Chief Scientific Officer, Wound Healing Services, and Director of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine, has an important message for you: Check the sk...

Albert-Poyotte To Cease Police Administration Role

Home Affairs Minister Dr. Virginia Albert-Poyotte, who is back on the job this week after experiencing a heart attack in February, has disclosed plans for creating a ‘new’ National Security Ministry. The Babonneau MP indicated that due to...

Black Women Honored, Unsung Greater Indianapolis Heroes to be Awarded the 2024 Honor Her Award

On Saturday, May 11, at 3 PM, the Emerging Pearls Foundation is hosting its ‘Honor Her’ fundraiser in Indianapolis. The event will raise funds for scholarships and community programs and give attendees a place to celebrate the incredible women in the...

Indy Community Pantry feeds hungry through community fridges

Starting in 2020 with the spark to create a change, DeAndrea Rayner established the Indy Community Pantry with the hope to help people struggling with food insecurity in her area. “I was just asking myself ‘what can I do to assist them?’,” said R...