Category : Global Alerts

Kayyum Allah curates Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Art Anthology exhibit

By Felecia Piggott-Long, Ph.D. Local artist Kayyum Allah curated the Happy Hill Neighborhood Association Art Anthology (HHNA) exhibit that was recently on display at the Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts from Jan. 19 – Feb. 18. The purpose of the art...

Emmanuel Baptist Church hosts Black Authors Expo

Earlier this month, Emmanuel Baptist Church (EBC) hosted the Black Authors Expo as part of their observance of Black History Month. The brainchild of EBC’s senior pastor, Rev. Dr. Herbert Miller II, the expo gave an opportunity for local authors to n...

Socializing is a top priority at the YMCA

By Judie Holcomb-Pack The YMCA is a magnet for older adults and on a recent visit to the William G. White Jr. Family YMCA near downtown Winston-Salem, it was evident that this was the place to be. When you walk in the door, one of the first things yo...

Walk-in shower is a ‘blessing in the sky’ to retiree and stroke victim

By Amy Takacs Two years into his retirement, Mr. Hicks experienced a life-altering stroke, confining him to a wheelchair. He soon realized the impracticality of living in a home that lacked handicap-accessibility. Fortunately, a friend suggested reac...

Dr. Charles Fort holds poetry reading at Arbor Acres

By Judie Holcomb-Pack Dr. Charles Fort, a new resident of Arbor Acres Retirement Community, shared his poetry and told stories about his late wife during a reading on Feb. 8 in Piner Hall at Arbor Acres. He got a chuckle from the audience when he ann...

Black Girls Stay Lit: A literacy movement to empower black girls

By Dr. Tiffany Noelle, PhD Founder, Director & Chief Facilitator Dr. Tiffany Noelle. Provided Black Girls Stay Lit (BGSL), a Cincinnati-based in-person and virtual after-school/summer program, is a literacy movement to affirm, support a...

DJ Michael Urges Collaboration Between Uganda Music Associations and Federation for the Betterment of Artists

Renowned singer and DJ, Michael, has recently advocated for collaboration between Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF) President, Eddy Kenzo, and Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) President, Cindy Sanyu. Michael emphasizes that such collabor...

Catherine Kusasira Receives Successful Heart Surgery Abroad

Renowned Ugandan singer Catherine Kusasira recently underwent heart surgery overseas, providing an update on her health journey. The procedure, conducted yesterday, comes after weeks of grappling with breathing complications, prompting her d...

Cincinnatian’s Hydeia Broadbent leaves impact on H.I.V and AIDS awareness

Cincinnatian Hydeia Broadbent, who was born with the H.I.V virus, recently died at the age of 39. A few years ago, I toured across Ohio with her and Marvelynn Brown, who contacted the virus by having unprotected sex. They toured universities and co...

Cincinnati police captain Danita Pettis celebrates 25 years of service

By Jerome Waller Herald Contributor Captain Danita Pettis recently earned her 25 Year Service Award from the Cincinnati Police Department. This award reflects the highs and lows of serving, seeing, and responding to an array of challenges enro...

Stanbic Bank CEO, Anne Juuko appointed to new regional leadership role

By Our Reporter The Standard Bank Group has appointed Stanbic Bank Uganda Chief Executive Anne Juuko to a new leadership role as Global Markets Regional Head-East Africa. In her new role, she will oversee seven markets including Uganda, Kenya, Tanza...

Sheraton Hotel, Tanqueray to host Women’s Day party

By Our Reporter To commemorate the international women’s day this year, Tanqueray is joining in celebration of its female consumers this Friday in a gratitude buffet and band night affair organized by Sheraton Kampala Hotel. Celebrated every 8th of...

Cincinnati ranked #1 in USA TODAY’s 10Best Cities for Street Art in 2024

Contributed CINCINNATI—The vibrant public art that adorns Cincinnati streets has led to national recognition in the 2024 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best City for Street Art. Cincinnati clinched the #1 spot this year, giving...

Police Confirms Tragic Loss of Life After Stampede at Lydia Jazmine’s Concert Last Week

By BigEyeUg Team Last Friday, March 1, 2024, marked a tragic turn of events at Hotel Africana as Ugandan songstress Lydia Jazmine held her much-anticipated maiden concert “First Born.” The evening, meant for celebration and m...

Nation Media Group, MTN Uganda, and YOTVChannels Unveil Pioneering Partnership to Revolutionize Uganda’s Digital Content Landscape

In a monumental stride towards reshaping Uganda’s digital media landscape, Nation Media Group, in collaboration with telecommunications giant MTN Uganda and leading local streaming platform YOTVChannels, proudly announced a strategic partnership aim...