Category : News

IMPD Chief Randal Taylor announces resignation

By KATRINA PROSS Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department Chief Randal Taylor announced Friday he will resign from his position at the end of the year. In a video statement, Taylor said he had not been sure how much longer he would serve as...

Winter Wonderland at Trilith is here

Winter Wonderland at Trilith welcomed guests to its inaugural event, a grand opening that took place Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. All photos by Kerri Phox/The Atlanta Voice Winter Wonderland at Trilith welcomed guests to its inaugural event, a grand op...

3D Girls, Inc. Hosts 9th Annual Holiday Giveback Event to Spread Joy and Empower Single-Parent Families in Metro-Atlanta

While the holidays are a time for celebration, many families in our community struggle to make ends meet, especially with the current economic challenges. Recognizing this need, 3D Girls, Inc., a local non-profit dedicated to empowering girls and mo...

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority donates $1M to St. Jude

Contributed MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. – a historically Black sorority – has completed a historic pledge made in 2021 to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This achievement comes days before the int...

Black stars shine on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List 2024

by AFRO Staff Every year, the much-anticipated Forbes 30 Under 30 List features rising stars in several industries. The magazine receives more than 20,000 nominations, collectively, for the North America, Europe and Asia lists. Then, that list is ref...

12 Black-owned dining spots you have to try in 2024

Showcase BBQ Pittsburgh is a city full of culinary masterminds blending cultures and flavors in unique ways. These Black-owned restaurants all have chefs who take their love for providing exceptional food very seriously. Pull out your calendar and s...

Racism produces subtle brain changes that lead to increased disease risk in Black populations

Coping with everyday affronts comes at a cost and requires a certain level of emotional suppression. RyanJLane/E+ via Getty Images by Negar Fani, Emory University and Nathaniel Harnett, Harvard Medical School The U.S. is in the midst of a racial rec...

Residents Erect Caution Sign On ‘Worst Maintained’ Guyabois Road

Frustrated residents have erected a sign on the Guyabois Road in Saltibus, urging caution and declaring it the worst maintained stretch in Saint Lucia. The sign advises removing dentures, adjusting bra straps, and securing ‘your nuts.’ &#...

Faridah Nakazibwe rumored to be pregnant.

Faridah Nakazibwe who quit Nation Media Group’s NTV Uganda over a month ago is back into the news over allegations of being pregnant. Faridah Nakazibwe prefers keeping her personal life private and away from tabloids and the only way the pub...

Leaders and legacies: The rich history of those buried at Greenlawn Cemetery

In a nearly forgotten area along the banks of the White River in downtown Indianapolis lay buried gems of the past. These gems are the human remains of notable leaders who lived extraordinary lives, including the first Black landowner in Indiana...

The Carr Report: Mom canceled Christmas! Was she wrong?

Getty Images Stock Photo I recently received this question in my inbox: “I’ve been repeatedly talking to my 16-year-old child about being disrespectful, poor grades, and just an overall attitude of “whatever.”& On her last report card there were...

Rudy Giuliani Sued Once Again Former Gerogia Workers

(CNN): Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, the two Georgia election workers who won a nearly $150 million verdict against Rudy Giuliani for defamation on Friday, have sued him again, asking a federal judge to permanently prohibit him from lying about them.T...

Born to a Catholic Nun and Priest, producer Herbert Skillz reveals unusual parentage

By BigEyeUg Team In a recent episode of the “The Deep Talk” show on Galaxy TV, Herbert Skillz, also known as Herbert Dramuke, the CEO of ‘The Sound Makers’ Studios, disclosed a startling revelation about his family backgro...

J. Pharoah Doss: The cost of progress

The United States made the list of the top ten countries with the highest divorce rates. Let’s imagine the religious right outlawed divorce in order to rid America of this shame. People would see the prohibition as a clear attempt to eradicate the pr...

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell Concert in Uganda postponed: New date to be announced soon

By BigEyeUg Team In a recent development, the much-anticipated ‘UB40 featuring Ali Campbell’ concert slated for Thursday, 21st December 2023, at Kololo Independence Grounds in Uganda has been unexpectedly postponed. The decision stems...