Written by When you think about the Nigerian economy today, what comes to your mind? Some people think of a country where businesses are struggling to survive. Others think of foreign companies that once operated here but have now packed up and left. Many Nigerians see an economy full of uncertainty, where inflation bites hard, unemployment remains … Continue reading “Dangote’s Refinery: An Audacious Gamble on Nigeria By Idowu Ephraim Faleye +2348132100608”
The drama continues in the case against disgraced Iowa Superintendent Ian Roberts, as the school district has filed a lawsuit against the company that vetted him, following the emergence of more details about his criminal past, according to the Associated Press. Des Moines school officials are suing the consulting company, JG Consulting, which assisted in selecting Roberts as … Continue reading “Iowa School District Files Lawsuit Against Company That Vetted Ian Roberts As Criminal History Comes To Light “
In the last game that Jacksonville Jaguars rookie Travis Hunter played, he was wearing some pink cleats, but it wasn’t done for fashion purposes; it represented an initiative between the NFL and the American Cancer Society. According to the Jacksonville, Florida Times-Union, the former Colorado Buffaloes’ two-way player was seen wearing his adidas “Shock Pink” … Continue reading “Travis Hunter Wears Pink Cleats For Purpose”
On day six of the 2025 government shutdown, President Donald Trump claimed he had a deal in place with congressional Democrats on healthcare policy extensions, as well as an agreement on expiring health insurance subsidies, to end the shutdown impasse, according to USA Today. During a press conference in the Oval Office, Trump highlighted that “good things … Continue reading “Trump Says He’s Open To Extend Healthcare Subsidies With Democrats – But Shutdown Has To End First”
Los Angeles Examiner/USC Libraries/Corbis // Getty Images Women’s suffrage, but for whom? These 10 Black suffragists fought for the vote before—and long after—the 19th Amendment Open an American history textbook from the last 50 years to the women’s suffrage chapter, and you will likely find a summary that places Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady … Continue reading “The Forgotten Fight: 10 Black Suffragists Who Battled For The Vote Beyond The 19th Amendment”
Written by Dr. Reynold Verret As college tuition rises and the job market evolves, many recognize that many valued occupations do not require a four-year degree. Today’s most in-demand jobs – from electricians to nurses to solar installers – often require specialized training, not a traditional four-year degree. The Educational Data Initiative has reported that tuition and … Continue reading “HBCUs Still Matter: A Path To Social Mobility”
Breast cancer journeys often involve seeking a plethora of treatments and recovery aids, including comfort garments, wigs, and skincare. For individuals trying to identify items that address changes in hair texture, challenges with skincare, and other specific healing needs that might be helpful during and after breast cancer treatment, it can be especially daunting. A … Continue reading “Beyond Awareness: 7 Black-Owned Businesses Aiding The Breast Cancer Community”
Following a brawl that occurred after a football game between Fort Valley State University and Central State University on October 4, the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) announced that 20 players and the head coaches of both schools have been suspended. The SIAC levied punishments due to the dispute and stated that, following an investigation, … Continue reading “SIAC Suspends 20 Football Players From Fort Valley State, Central State, After On-Field Brawl”
As a teenager, Oswin Ortiz Jr. lay shot outside his home in 2019, his father approached him and asked who had shot him. “All he could say was ‘Snapchat’ and pointed to his phone,” police wrote in a probable cause affidavit for the arrest of Joshua Grow. After Ortiz’s death, police officers went through his and Grow’s … Continue reading “How Social Media Fuels Youth Gun Violence”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved new guidelines for updated COVID-19 vaccines, requiring individuals to consult a health professional before receiving the shot. On Oct. 6, CDC Director Jim O’Neill endorsed the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handpicked Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, NPR reports. Known as “shared … Continue reading “CDC Issues New COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines Requiring Health Professional Consultation”