Author: afrakan
From the Classroom to the United Nations: Transformational Mentorship and Black Excellence in Action
Before landing in Geneva, there were plenty of logistics to deal with, from fundraising to visas to transportation. But the biggest part of the preparation,…
Louisiana GOP lawmakers advance map eliminating one Democratic House district
Republicans in the Louisiana Senate voted early Wednesday to advance a new congressional map that would give the GOP another seat in the House from…
Luther community restores Route 66’s only all-Black cemetery
LUTHER, Okla. – A cemetery in Luther, Oklahoma, is the only all-Black cemetery on all of Route 66, and it has graves dating back to…
Ibrahim Traoré Clashed With a French Economist Over Africa’s Resources — The Fallout Escalated!
#Traore #IbrahimTraore #BurkinaFaso #AfricaResources #GoldAfrica #AfricaPolitics #Geopolitics The exchange started as an academic debate — but it quickly became a political earthquake. Ibrahim Traoré, the…
Sacramento Observer expands into Stockton with new digital platform
A legacy Black newspaper is expanding its reach while still lifting the voices in marginalized communities. We’re talking about the Sacramento Observer, which is charting…
Rise in sickle cell disease prompts NHS call for more Black blood donors | NHS
Demand for blood needed to treat rare disorders such as sickle cell has soared by more than 130% in 10 years, forcing the NHS to…
George Floyd joke at brutal Kevin Hart roast sparks controversy – Star Tribune
The co-host of "Kill Tony" faces backlash for comments at Kevin Hart roast. Source link
‘Seriously disturbing’: NAACP Charlotte president warns CLTCC against appointing non-Black interim mayor
President Corine Mack warns the city council against choosing a non-Black interim mayor, urging accountability amid debates over racial representation. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As the…
Ruthie Hopkins, Pioneering Black Publisher and San Gabriel Valley Community Leader …
Born October 16, 1942, in Oakland, California, Hopkins relocated to Altadena in 1969, where she would spend the next five decades building a legacy … Source…
