Come home, Ghana told the African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship
Ghana recently granted citizenship to 524 people. It was the largest group to be granted citizenship at one time since Ghana ...
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Color of Hockey: NHL's first Black physician set to aid U.S. at 4 Nations
Dr. Boyd, who turned 67 on New Year’s Eve, is an original in the NHL and in international hockey. He became the League’s ...
Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history
Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote, Sen. Tim Scott has made history, becoming the longest-serving ...
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Lawmakers celebrate resolution promoting equality for people of African descent across the globe
United Nations General Assembly adopts resolution establishing a second Decade for People of African Descent. A milestone in ...
Come home, Ghana told African diaspora. Now some Black Americans take its citizenship
Ghana’s Tourism Authority and the Office of Diaspora Affairs have extended the program into “Beyond the Return,” which fosters the relationship with diasporans. Hundreds have been granted citizenship, ...
‘Waiting list to nowhere’: Homelessness surveys trap Black men on the streets
Homelessness surveys are being singled out for worsening racial disparities by systematically prioritizing homeless white people ahead of their Black peers.
Searching for Hope in the New Year with Black Liturgies
The platform has become a social media balm fueled by the Black literary giants that came before us ...
Trump, Republicans slammed for using New Orleans attack to scapegoat Black, brown and immigrant communities
After Trump falsely claimed the New Orleans terrorist suspect was an immigrant, critics are slamming him for scapegoating ...
Photography Influencer Bryant Eslava Proposes to Pregnant Girlfriend Leah Black: 'Can't Wait to Spend the Rest of My Life with You'
Photographer Bryant Eslava announced his engagement to fellow influencer Leah Black on New Year's Eve. 'Can’t wait to spend ...
We need more Black teachers
In an era when initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion are under attack, it is more important than ever that ...
Mississippi's Black community should embrace Republican policies. Here is why
Am I truly a Republican, or is this just a strategic move for personal gain? Let me be absolutely clear: I am a Republican, ...
Why do we eat black-eyed peas on New Year's? Here's how the tradition is said to bring good luck.
Some eat black-eyed peas for good luck while some consider the New Year's tradition about abundance, prosperity and a shared history.