Fannie Lou Hamer: Honored Posthumously with Nation’s Highest Civilian Honor
President Joseph R. Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients Saturday January 4. Of the 19 people honored, civil rights icon...
South Africa : ANC Loses Majority for First Time in 30 Years
The dominance of the African National Congress (ANC) in South African politics has been rattled. The Guardian is reporting, "The ANC which led the...
VIDEO: Comedian Roy Wood Delivers at WH Correspondents Dinner
Comedian Roy Wood, Jr. reminded us of why we should all be watching the The White House Correspondents dinner. The annual event is considered...
Senegal: Politician Slaps Woman Colleague in Parliament Brawl
The Internet is buzzing over video of a male politician slapping a woman colleague during a melée in Parliament in Senegal last week.
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Facing Impeachment
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing impeachment over a report submitted by an independent panel appointed by parliament accusing him of “serious misconduct.”
The...
“OWN YOUR VOTE” INITIATIVE PARTNERS WITH CIVIL RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS TO MOBILIZE BLACK WOMEN
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Tuesday, September 27, 2022) – OWN and national voting rights leaders joined forces to launch the OWN Your Vote 2022 campaign –...
Barbados: Becomes a Republic; Removes Queen as Head of State
The Caribbean is celebrating Barbados' renouncement of Queen Elizabeth as head of state and establishment as a Republic. As a Republic, Barbados' power will...
Colin Powell: First Black U.S. Secretary of State Dies
The world is mourning the passing of General Colin Powell, the United States' first Black Secretary of State, who died today at age 84....
Haiti: President Jovenel Moïse Assassinated at Home
Reports are swirling Haiti's President was assassinated at his home early this morning. According to acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph, at approximately 1 a.m.,...
VP-Elect: AKA Declares Jan. 20 Kamala Harris Day
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated's national president Dr. Glenda Glover has declared January 20, 2021 Kamala Harris Day. Twitter lit up as the official...
