Oscars: Nomination of Spike Lee for Best Director Category was Long Overdue
Spike Lee. Photo: Shelly Provost--Flickr This is how film director Spike Lee once put it: “People of color have a constant frustration of not being represented, or being…
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Why Senate Must Vote “Yes” To Reopen Govt, and “No” To Trump’s Wall Bill
Donald Trump. Always fed with a silver spoon, can't relate to plight of 800,000 workers. Photo: Gage Skidmore--Flickr. On Thursday, January 24th, the Senate will take up two…
Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe Music Legend, Hailed As “Freedom Fighter” By Uganda’s Bobi Wine
Mtukudzi Afro-Rocking the guitar. Photo: Wilfred Paulse--Flickr Oliver Mtukudzi who has died at the age of 66 has been hailed as an inspiring "freedom fighter" by Bobi Wine,…
Activists Urge Florida Commissioners To Censure Lima-Taub for Hateful Islamophobic Facebook Post
Anabelle Lima-Taub. So much hate behind that smile. Photo: Facebook Hallandale Beach, Florida, Commissioner Anabelle Lima-Taub earlier this week posted a hateful message on Facebook that Rashida Tlaib,…
Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe’s Musical Giant Dies at 66
Oliver Mtukudzi. Photo: Anna-Maija Sievi Oliver Mtukudzi, Zimbabwe's much-adored Afro-jazz musical legend has died at the age of 66. Details have not yet been reported. Mtukudzi affectionately referred…
James Jackson, White Supremacist, Pleads Guilty in New York “Domestic Terrorism” Murder of Black Man With Sword
White Supremacist killer Jackson in court. Photo: NBC TV screen shot A White supremacist has pleaded guilty in the first ever prosecution based on domestic terrorism murder charges…
UGANDA: DESIGN FLAWS PARALYZE FARMING IN THE US$ 7.3 M AGORO IRRIGATION SCHEME
Bananas plants in Agoro Irrigation Scheme, growing near water channels During the construction, farmers hoped the rehabilitation would usher in a new era of modern farming practices. They…
Noted author Steve Pemberton serves as keynote at Northwell’s 49th annual Martin Luther King Jr. memorial celebration
From left, Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling with performer Cartier Williams and noted author and motivational speaker Steve Pemberton, who served as keynote speaker for Northwell…
African American Chamber of Commerce’s Initiative to Help Small Businesses Grow, With Employees
Deon Brown, chair of the chamber's membership committee Even as the number of Black-owned businesses continues to grow nationally, the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.,…
Jamaica: Uganda Activist Bobi Wine Says He Is Still State Enemy
Member of parliament and musician Bobi Wine says there are still 40 million people living under oppression, and domination, and under dictatorship in Uganda. The politician and freedom…