Category : Global Alerts

Busta’s Person of the Week: Band is working on new music, back on the road again

By Busta Brown It was 1979. I was amongst the over 20,000 fans partying with the opening act for The Jacksons’ Destiny Tour. The band had the crowd dancing in the aisles to their 1978 number one hit, “Holdin’ On When Love Is Gone,” and then hit us wi...

Freedom Center film traces history of Kentucky slave pen

One of the nation’s only surviving slave pens rests in the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. There, it provides testimony of a wicked chapter in American history. As part of the 2024 FotoFocus Biennial, the Freedom Center is debuting a ne...

The Pink VOTE to host Brunch at the Polls

The Pink VOTE initiative originated from my involvement with Jeanne Supin’s congressional campaign, where I took part in fundraisers hosted at Dr. Sarah Squire’s residence. Throughout this experience, I had meaningful discussions about im...

The Chronicle endorses Kamala Harris for President

More money in your pockets, ensuring affordable housing, building safer communities, a more united America As our nation and city stand at a crossroads, the Winston-Salem Chronicle proudly endorses Kamala Harris for president. As the oldest community...

Paws in the Park rescheduled to October 13

ContributedDue to unfavorable weather conditions forecast, Paws in the Park, the annual dog-lovers benefit for United Pet Fund (UPF), has been rescheduled for Saturday, October 13 at Summit Park in Blue Ash. The event lasts from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p....

Swangz All-Star Album to Be the First Ugandan Album Mixed in Dolby Atmos

Swangz Avenue is breaking new ground in the Ugandan music industry with the upcoming #SwangzAllStar Album, which is set to be the first album in the country to be mixed in Dolby Atmos. Featuring some of Uganda’s top artists, including Azawi, Vinka,...

Daniel Kaluuya Honored with Iconic Statue in London, Embraces Ugandan Heritage

British-Ugandan actor Daniel Kaluuya was recently honored with a statue in London’s Leicester Square, depicting his memorable role in the psychological thriller Get Out. The statue captures a pivotal scene from the 2017 film, where Kaluuya’s...

Gloria Bugie in Fear as More Videos Threaten to Surface on Social Media

Gloria Bugie is currently in distress as she fears that more personal videos may soon be leaked on social media. In a recent interview, Gloria revealed that the video previously circulated online is just one of many that are still in possess...

Cincinnati Art Museum hosts Ansel Adams retrospective

Contributed byCincinnati Art MuseumThe Cincinnati Art Museum (CAM) is premiering an unprecedented exploration of the early career of Ansel Adams, demonstrating how, between 1916 and the 1940s, Adams developed from a teenage tourist with a camera into...

Chocolate News with Tisha Campbell

This is the latest episode of the Chocolate News Podcast. We bring you news that discusses issues affecting the Black community. On today’s show, we discuss the passing of Cissy Houston, Skyline Chili’s 75th anniversary, Hurricane Milton...

Promoter Bajjo Criticizes Cindy Sanyu for Hindering Ugandan Music Growth

Promoter Bajjo has turned his focus toward singer Cindy Sanyu accusing her of destroying Uganda’s music industry. In a recent interview with a local television station, Bajjo accused Cindy of having a “bad heart” and obstructing...

Faridah Nakazibwe Unveils Son’s Face for the First Time Since Birth

Former NTV Uganda news anchor Faridah Nakazibwe has finally shared the first glimpse of her son, Marktoum, on social media. This marks the first time since his birth in April that she has publicly revealed his face, keeping her fans and foll...

Sisters Network Inc. marks 30 years

In celebration of 30 years as the pioneer and the leading, black-led national organization dedicated to the Black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc., hosted the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. The event was Oct. 4-6, at th...

Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida

As Hurricane Milton bears down on Florida with devastating force and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene stagnate, Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, issued a stern warning to those seeking to profit off Americans...

COVERD Cincinnati unveils new warehouse space

In honor of National Diaper Need Awareness Week (Sept. 23-29), COVERD Greater Cincinnati (runs the programs Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, Tidal Babe Period Bank, and Fly & Dry Basic Needs Bank) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 24, to unveil the...