3 months ago
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin's recent phone call yielded only confidence-building measures, not a ceasefire. Both leaders agreed on limited prisoner exchanges and exploring peace agreements, yet Putin remains uncompromising. Meanwhile, European su...
3 months ago
Celebrate the 31st AfroSolo Arts Festival, "Let Freedom Ring! Part 2," featuring talented African American solo artists. Performances occur March 28-30, 2025, at Potrero Stage, San Francisco. In-person and streaming options available. Tickets range f...
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Renowned Saint Lucian jazz saxophonist Luther Francois will perform at the Music Unites Jamaica Foundation's 30th anniversary on March 30. Celebrating musical connections between Jamaica and Saint Lucia, the free event features an impressive lineup,...
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Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre denounced last week’s Roseau protest as politically driven, asserting it aimed to tarnish Saint Lucia's reputation. He emphasized that road repairs were already in progress, denying the protest's necessity. MP Wayne Gi...
3 months ago
Angelia Moore, president of the IPS school board, emphasizes the importance of parent and community input in educational decisions. She encourages families to submit written comments and reach out directly to board members via myips.org. Moore believ...
3 months ago
The National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA) celebrated the 198th anniversary of the Black Press with an impactful address from President Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. The event, held at Howard University, honored the legacy of Walter “Ball” Smi...
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Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has called out civil rights leaders and Black churches for their silence regarding Trump's policies. Yet, numerous museum exhibits reveal that the civil rights movement was fueled by relentless protests led by les...
3 months ago
Fluoridation of water is a hot topic in North Carolina, with health experts advocating its importance for dental health. Dr. Rhonda Stephens emphasizes its benefits for all, especially children. Critics often misinterpret studies, ignoring that fluor...
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Two ATHENA recipients took their experiences of the Parthenon in Nashville to the Parthenon to Athens, Greece. Dr. Phyllis Qualls and Dr. Katherine Y. Brown took their Nashville ATHENA experience to Athens, Greece. Qualls was the ATHENA recipient in...
3 months ago
The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, has introduced the Future Faculty Institute, aimed at underrepresented individuals. This program offers workshops, research discussions, and networking to support diverse candidates in academ...
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Daylon A. Davis resigned as president of the NAACP Pittsburgh Branch on March 14, 2025, accepted by the National NAACP. A meeting followed, closed to media, emphasizing community support and membership engagement. Interim president Jamaal Craig steps...
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The Saint Lucia Commonwealth Games Association is set to host the King’s Baton Relay from March 23 to 28. Launched by King Charles III, this year's event features uniquely decorated batons. The relay starts with a beach clean-up and includes visits t...
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Dr. Kerby Lynch and the Ceres Policy Research team, alongside the Contra Costa Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, launched the African American Resource and Wellness Hub. This initiative aims to provide mobile clinics to Black communities in...
3 months ago
Saint Lucia law enforcement achieved a significant victory against drug trafficking, seizing over $1.4 million in cocaine during an operation in Micoud. Two men, Lucius Popo and Khery Richardson, face charges and are remanded at Bordelais Correctiona...
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This week, notable grants and donations support historically Black colleges. Morehouse College alumni pledged over $1 million for scholarships. Alabama A&M received $529,920 for a STEM Venture Hub. Bowie State secured $119,000 for an HBCU student exp...