Category : Global Alerts

WSSU Men’s Basketball announces 2024-25 schedule

Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball team revealed its 2024-25 season schedule on Thursday morning. Highlights of the season include playing in the Virgin Island Tournament, Dec. 13-15 and the Chris Paul HBCU Tip-Off Challenge, Dec....

Parents just don’t understand

Several years ago, I wrote an article about unruly parents and how their behavior would be detrimental to their kids. I saw the writing on the wall with what could happen if parents didn’t calm down and now one Pennsylvania organization has said the...

Stepping Up recovery program celebrates another graduation

The Stepping Up Process to End Recidivism (SUPER) held its latest graduation ceremony on Oct. 31. The yearlong program provides support services to those with mental health and/or substance use issues who may have criminal justice involvement. The ce...

Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine receive $4.5M grant to study neck injuries

CHARLOTTE – Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have received a three-year, $4.5 million grant from the Department of Defense to study cervical spine injuries in military personnel. Musculoskeletal injuries, such as those...

Supporters of NC Black Rep gather at Sawtooth Center for book signing and “Sacred Threads’ exhibit

By Felecia Piggott-Anderson, Ph.D. More than 45 supporters of the North Carolina Black Repertory Company played African instruments and sang with Baba Joseph Anderson and me as we led the welcome song “Funga.” The guests attended my book signing and...

David Lutalo Highlights Ugandan Artists Making a Mark in the Industry

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan singer David Lutalo recently acknowledged the impact of over ten male and female artists who have significantly shaped Uganda’s music scene. David Lutalo Lutalo’s comments came in response to a que...

Front Aid Foundation aimed at transforming lives through clean energy, participates in REC24 conference

Front Aid Foundation continues to front their cause, the foundation recently participated in the just concluded Afaq Renewable Energy Conference & Expo (REC24 & EXPO) in Munyonyo, they emphasis and impact “Transforming Livelihoods Thro...

Pretty Glo Opens Up About Drug Struggles and Recovery Journey

By BigEyeUg Team In a candid revelation, Ugandan singer Pretty Glo shared details about her battle with drug addiction, which began unexpectedly in 2016. Pretty Glo Reflecting on the events that started her struggle, she disclosed that i...

Brian Avie Reveals Why He Turned Down Bebe Cool’s Offer of Collaboration During Lockdown (Video)

Brian Avie has recently opened up about his decision to decline a potential collaboration with Bebe Cool during the COVID-19 lockdown period. Despite the immense opportunity, Brian Avie cited financial constraints and the intense political c...

Galaxy FM’s Evelyn Mic Clarifies Loss: It Was Her Grandmother, Not Biological Mother

Evelyn Mic, the presenter at Galaxy FM and Spark TV, is mourning the loss of her grandmother, who played a pivotal role in her life. Evelyn, who initially announced the loss as that of her “mother,” clarified that the deceased was, in fact,...

BrighterMonday, Arifu partner to empower women through micro-learning courses

By Our Reporter Arifu, a pioneering digital learning platform, has joined forces with The African Talent Company (TATC) to unveil an innovative initiative dubbed #BeABossLady. This landmark project aims to empower women across Uganda, Nigeria, and K...