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South African leader says Battle of Blood River a defining moment

Roz Edward - December 17, 2019

Dec. 16, 2019 (GIN) – President Cyril Ramaphosa struck a note of optimism in his message on Dec. 16 – the Day of Reconciliation...

Maxine Waters to president of Haiti: ‘Take responsibility for current political crisis’

Roz Edward - December 12, 2019

by Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-43) Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) delivered the following statement...

CBC visits U.S.-Mexico Border: Mistreatment of Black Immigrants another stain (video)

Roz Edward - November 25, 2019

NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This happens as our country grapples with who makes it clear that he welcomes immigrants from places like Norway, but...

Federal Court blocks Trump Asylum Ban for thousands of asylum seekers

Roz Edward - November 21, 2019

“Today’s order will protect the lives of asylum seekers who were forced to endure extreme hardship while waiting in dangerous border cities for months...

Business in the Black: The rise and fall of Black businesses

Editor - May 25, 2018

Anthony Brogdon wants to tell you about the history of Black businesses. The Detroit-based filmmaker recently debuted his latest documentary, Business in the Black: The Rise...

H and M Under Fire For “Racist” Ad Featuring Black ModeI In “Coolest Monkey In The Jungle” Hoody

BJ - January 8, 2018

An outpour of outrage tore through the net today when an image surfaced of a young black model wearing a hoody with the term...

Video of Slave Auction in Libya

BJ - November 28, 2017

After a video surfaced showing migrants apparently being sold at auction in Libya, people worldwide have been calling for action. Last week, CNN published a...

KENYAN ELECTIONS JARRED BY TORTURE MURDER OF ELECTION OFFICIAL

mdatcher - August 1, 2017

July 31, 2017 (GIN) – The body of senior Kenyan election official Christopher Chege Msando was discovered this week on the outskirts of Nairobi,...

What do the Chicago Cubs, Baseball and Hinduism Have in Common?

kharechicagodefender - November 4, 2016

On the heels of winning the World Series, the Chicago Cubs adoption of the catchphrase "holy cow" as a team euphemism is back in...

Three Bold Visions

kharechicagodefender - October 28, 2016

Chicago, IL Credited with being the home to the birth of the skyscraper, the city's skyline have always glistened with glass and steel marvels reaching...