Category : News

James Propa Shines at Spotify, Elevating Ugandan Talent

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan digital content guru, James Propa, also known as Kaliisa James, has once again brought international recognition to Uganda. After securing a significant role in Spotify’s Gospel Genre division in 2022,...

October 3, 2024

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Pittsburgh housing authority eviction cases hit speed bumps in North Side courtroom

Long before he joined Pennsylvania’s minor judiciary, Jehosha Wright saw firsthand that some magistrates take a by-the-book approach to cases.“When I first ran into the district judge position or understood the role, at least a little bit, it was wh...

Yes, calling someone ‘mentally disabled’ causes real harm

Donald Trump at an Erie, Pa., rally on Sept. 29, 2024, at which he said Democratic rival Kamala Harris was ‘mentally impaired.’ Dustin Franz/AFP/Getty Images by Kathleen Béres Rogers, College of Charleston In a recent speech, Donald Trump used the l...

The splendid life of Jimmy Carter − 5 essential reads

Cuban leader Fidel Castro checks out former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s pitching form prior to a baseball game in Havana in 2002. Sven Creutzmann/Mambo Photography via Getty Images by Howard Manly, The Conversation In Mark 8:34-38, a question is a...

Portsmouth Honors Sen. Lucas By Renaming A Street Sign

The city of Portsmouth honored State Senator L. Louise Lucas by renaming a street near the casino she championed. A ceremony on September 28 celebrated her legacy with local and state leaders in attendance. #LouiseLucas #PortsmouthVA #BlackWomenInPol...

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Leader Speaks at Meharry’s Convocation

On Monday, October 7, Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, national health regulator and administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will be on campus at Meharry Medical College recognizing its dedication to tackling health disparities glo...

Leadership Support for the Mental Health of Black Male Student Athletes

by Henry A. Stanford As a society, we celebrate the success of the most popular Black male student-athletes (BMSA). Their success deserves our attention. Similarly, the Black male student-athletes who are not successful need our full attention as wel...

Saint Lucia, Julien Alfred Recognised By Panam Sports

The celebrations for Saint Lucia’s golden girl are seemingly ceaseless. On Wednesday, in Asunción, the capital and largest city of Paraguay, the Saint Lucia Olympic Committee was recognised by Panam Sports for its performance at Paris 2024, thanks t...

Voters without kids are in the political spotlight – but they’re not all the same

As many as 50 million to 60 million Americans may have decided that they don’t want to have kids. Getty Images by Jennifer Watling Neal, Michigan State University and Zachary P. Neal, Michigan State University In the 2024 election cycle, voters with...

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan singer and Chairman of the National Cultural Forum (NCF), Ragga Dee, has confirmed that the long-awaited amendment to Uganda’s Copyright Law will be finalized and signed before December 2024. Ragga Dee H...

By BigEyeUg Team Renowned Ugandan singer and Chairman of the National Cultural Forum (NCF), Raga Dee, has confirmed that the long-awaited amendment to Uganda’s Copyright Law will be finalized and signed before December 2024. Ragga Dee He...

Capital FM Launches The Big Wedding 2024: A Dream Come True for One Lucky Couple

Capital FM has once again set the stage for an unforgettable wedding experience with the launch of its third edition of The Big Wedding, a campaign that promises to make one couple’s dream wedding a reality. First introduced in 2013, T...

Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, Portsmouth Native & World Citizen, Passes

Ambassador Bismarck Myrick, a Portsmouth native and retired U.S. diplomat, passed on September 29, 2024. His distinguished career spanned military service, ambassadorships in Africa, and teaching at Old Dominion University. #BismarckMyrick #Portsmout...

Ykee Benda signs deal with 22Bet, now Brand Ambassador

Ykee Benda has put pen to paper with one of Uganda’s leading betting companys, 22Bet. Ykee Benda is now brand ambassador for the company in a deal that saw the company unveil him today at fairway hotel in Kampala. This collaboration marks an e...