CNN Hero of the Year: Ghana’s Osei Boateng Competes for the Coveted Title
Ghanaian activist Osei Boateng has emerged as the lone African contender in the prestigious "CNN Hero of the Year" competition.…
How the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank affected one startup
Customers of the now-defunct Silicon Valley Bank are receiving assurances that their funds are safe and accessible. In addition, in…
Vice President Harris to visit Africa in latest US outreach
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to embark on a week-long trip to Africa at the end of March, as…
‘Our university is not defined by a single campus.’
Northeastern University has recently held its fifth Global Leadership Summit in Accra, Ghana. Nearly 300 participants including Ghanaian civic and…
Ruth E. Carter becomes 1st Black woman to win two Oscars
Ruth E. Carter has made history once again by becoming the first Black woman to win two Oscars for costume…
Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Ethiopia and Niger
Between March 14 and March 17, 2023, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will travel to Ethiopia and Niger. The…
Growth of Black-owned businesses in Port St. Lucie metro area defies easy explanation
Larry Lee, a former state legislator and civic booster, was prominently featured in a story titled "The correlation between integration,…
The First Black Director to Win an Oscar, Roger Ross Williams Says Hollywood’s Finally
Filmmaker Roger Ross Williams has been enjoying an extremely busy year. He premiered his documentary about Donna Summer at the…