Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced three postgraduate scholarships for Black Studies and reparatory justice, offered via the University...
The Senate, earlier this week, confirmed Erica Schwartz as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a 51-44 vote, making her the...
Morgan State University’s School of Architecture and Planning has secured two major accreditations, cementing its status among the top historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in...
Michael L. Lomax, longtime president and CEO of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), will step down in June 2027, the organization announced. UNCF Board Chair...
Spelman College, America’s highest-ranked historically black college for women, is looking to the future by appointing a pioneer of the present. On August 1, 2026, Dr....
Jamaica and Ghana have signed a four-year memorandum of understanding to enable the ethical, temporary deployment of doctors and nurses, addressing critical staffing gaps in Jamaica’s...
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning R&B singer known for “Beauty and the Beast” and “A Whole New World,” died April 14 after a stroke. He was 75....
Fisk University, a historic Black college, has unveiled a US$900 million campus overhaul that features a 100,000-square-foot data center. President Agenia Clark calls the project “Quantum...
Work on the Barbados Heritage District, a slavery museum and memorial at the Newton Enslaved Burial Ground, is behind schedule more than four years after its...
Soon-to-be graduates at Morehouse College received an unexpected visit Friday night when Oprah Winfrey appeared at a celebration for participants in her long-running scholarship program. The...
Jackson State University (JSU) has appointed Dr. Denise Gregory as its 14th president – the first alumna to hold the role permanently – ending nearly a...
US President Donald Trump has nominated Rear Admiral Erica Schwartz (ret.) to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A board-certified preventive...
The United Negro College Fund’s Institute for Capacity Building will debut the HBCU Future Leaders Institute on July 19, 2026, in Atlanta, convening select historically Black...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) and Nigeria’s Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding to deepen higher-education ties...
Dr. Dre has officially joined the ranks of the world’s billionaires, according to the latest list from Forbes. Nearly twelve years after proclaiming himself “hip-hop’s first...
St. Lucia has launched a universal health coverage initiative as the government grapples with soaring medical expenses. Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre stated that healthcare on...
The University of Guyana formally installed Ronald Sanders as its 11th chancellor Friday at a ceremony on its Turkeyen campus. Sanders, a veteran diplomat and advocate...
Morehouse College formally inaugurated F. DuBois Bowman as its 13th president yesterday, marking a homecoming for the distinguished alumnus during the institution’s 159th Founder’s Week. Bowman,...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has climbed into the top three percent of universities worldwide in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has opened a new Electric Mobility Laboratory at its Mona campus in Jamaica, positioning the institution as a regional...
The U.S. Postal Service will issue a commemorative Forever Stamp honoring Muhammad Ali, the legendary boxer and global icon. An official first-day ceremony is scheduled for...
Spelman College, the historically Black liberal arts institution in Atlanta, Georgia, has been ranked number one in Newsweek’s “America’s Best Colleges for Women 2026.” The list...
Following abrupt U.S. aid cuts in February, African governments and civil society are uniting across political lines to reclaim control of their health systems and reduce...
Viola “Mother” Ford Fletcher, the oldest known survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre – one of the worst incidents of racial violence in U.S. history...
Jimmy Cliff, the Jamaican singer-songwriter who brought reggae to a global audience, has died at age 81, his family confirmed Monday. His wife, Latifa Chambers, announced...
By Farhia Noor In African cosmology, the Harmattan is more than a seasonal wind – it is a revealer. It strips away illusion with its dry,...
In a landmark move to strengthen regional health education, the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill Campus and the University of Ghana have launched...
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has announced a new wave of transformative gifts totaling US$172 million to three Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs): Howard University (US$80 million),...
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has returned to his ancestral homeland in a deeply symbolic visit that resonated far beyond the ring. The 59-year-old former heavyweight champion...
Andrea Hayes Dixon, M.D., FACS, dean and senior vice president of health affairs at Howard University College of Medicine, has been elected to the National Academy...
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Robert F. Smith is leveraging his influence to ensure Black students lead the generative AI revolution – not just participate in it....
In a landmark move to expand educational access, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation (AMBFF) has committed US$50 million over 10 years to four historically Black...
In a strategic move to bolster its healthcare system and deepen ties with Africa, St. Kitts & Nevis will soon welcome a cohort of professional nurses...
Bowie State University (BSU), Maryland’s oldest historically Black university, has been awarded a US$1 million, three-year grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish the...
Morgan State University, Maryland’s largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU), is moving forward with plans to launch its own medical school after receiving a US$1.75...
Howard University has been named the nation’s top historically Black college or university (HBCU) for the second year in a row, securing the No. 1 spot...
By Paa-Kwesi Heto The debate around Ghana’s Deputy Minister for Health’s use of the title “Prof” has generated misleading or partially correct information on the use...
American Baptist College (ABC) has appointed Rev. Derrick Jackson as its 11th president, elevating him from interim leader to permanent president of the historic HBCU. Jackson,...
AP | In a landmark cultural repatriation, Mali’s government has begun returning over 27,000 ancient manuscripts to Timbuktu, more than a decade after they were smuggled...
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Howard University and Google have joined forces to improve artificial intelligence (AI) speech recognition for speakers of African American English (AAE) and...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson In a world where political leadership is often measured by policy and rhetoric, Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is making powerful statements—through fashion. As...
In a bold bid to combat deforestation and climate change, Ethiopia launched a nationwide tree-planting campaign Thursday, mobilizing millions of citizens in an effort to plant...
AP | Grammy-winning artist Ciara has become one of the first high-profile beneficiaries of a landmark citizenship initiative by Benin, a West African nation offering nationality...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) must lead the Caribbean’s digital transformation or risk falling into a new form of colonization – digital dependency. This...
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has named Walter M. Kimbrough as its new Executive Vice President of Research & Member Engagement, effective September 2, 2025....
AP | Malcolm-Jamal Warner the actor who played teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show,” has died at age 54 in an accidental drowning in...
Howard University has secured a place among U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 Best Global Universities, a ranking that evaluates 2,250 institutions across over 100 countries....
The Caribbean has achieved the world’s steepest decline in AIDS-related deaths – 62 percent between 2020 and 2024 – according to UNAIDS’ Global AIDS Update Report:...
In a landmark move, Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders are set to formalize a coalition with the African Union (AU) to amplify global advocacy for reparatory justice,...
Howard University and Google Research have introduced a pioneering dataset aimed at improving how automatic speech recognition (ASR) systems understand and support Black users. As part...
Morgan State University President David K. Wilson has received the esteemed Dr. Frederick S. Humphries Sr. Leadership Award from the HBCU Executive Leadership Institute (ELI) at...
The opposition Working People’s Alliance (WPA) has reignited a call to rename the University of Guyana in honor of Dr. Walter Rodney, the celebrated historian, activist,...
Meharry Medical College, a historically Black institution based in Nashville, has officially launched its new program in Memphis, aiming to strengthen the city’s healthcare workforce. The...
Ngugi wa Thiong’o, the celebrated Kenyan author, playwright, and intellectual, has died at the age of 87. His daughter, Wanjiku wa Ngugi, confirmed his passing on...
Three Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations – Belize, Jamaica, and St. Vincent & the Grenadines – have successfully eliminated mother-to-child transmission of both HIV and syphilis, according...
The Mona campus of The University of the West Indies will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of iconic civil rights leader and Pan-African champion...
AP | Morehouse College trustees have named a University of Michigan public health researcher as the next president of the all-male historically Black school. Trustees said...
In 1825, France imposed a crippling indemnity on Haiti to compensate former slave owners for lost “property” following Haiti’s independence. The Haitian state, still recovering from...
Press Release | OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the United States and an award-winning Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI), is excited to announce the...
Talladega College, Alabama’s oldest historically Black college, has appointed Dr. Willie Todd Jr. as its 22nd president, effective July 1. He succeeds interim president Walter Kimbrough,...
Uganda has officially declared an end to its most recent Ebola outbreak, three months after the first case was reported in the capital city, Kampala. The...
Acclaimed actress Taraji P. Henson has been named the keynote speaker for Spelman College’s 138th Commencement Ceremony, the institution announced earlier this week. The historic event...
As the world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, Africans are daring to dream of a groundbreaking possibility: the election of the first Black pope in...
In a landmark appointment, Dr. Jermaine Whirl has been named the 15th president of Savannah State University (SSU), becoming the youngest individual to lead a Historically...
Morehouse College is honored to announce that Dr. Cornel West, celebrated philosopher, public intellectual, and social justice advocate, will deliver the keynote address at its 141st...
As colleges across the United States face federal funding challenges, historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) may be among the hardest hit – with some schools...
AP | American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of African leaders in Morocco on Tuesday, building on his now famous 2018 portrait...
Today, Jamaica’s sixth and longest-serving prime minister, PJ Patterson, turns 90. While he plans a quiet day, the official celebration will take place this Saturday at...
LeVar Burton, renowned actor and educator, will deliver the commencement address at Howard University on May 10 and receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree....
Howard University made history last week by hosting the inaugural HBCU CHIPS Network Conference, bringing together over 20 HBCUs, top industry players, and federal partners in...
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Reparations Commission marked the International Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Slavery and the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade with a powerful statement...
On National Medal of Honor Day, Congressman Kweisi Mfume announced a legislative effort to posthumously recognize the extraordinary bravery of Mess Attendant Doris “Dorie” Miller, a...
Pioneering prostate cancer research by Jamaican scientist Dr. Simone Badal will be highlighted at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Research Day on Thursday....
Cocoa Tea, the renowned reggae singer and songwriter, has passed away at the age of 65. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness expressed condolences to his family,...
Industrial Bank, a historic Black-owned institution, launched its Beyond Banking initiative in 2016 to provide financial education to incarcerated individuals in Washington, D.C., and beyond. Over...
AP | Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence and known for the hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss...
Reuters | Roberta Flack, the silky-voiced Grammy-winning singer whose sultry ballads “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” and “Killing Me Softly With His Song”...
AP | Former Vice President Kamala Harris stepped on the NAACP Image Awards stage Saturday night with a sobering message, calling the civil rights organization a...
AP | Malian filmmaker Souleymane Cissé, a pioneer of African cinema with a career spanning 50 years, has died at age 84, Malian television announced Wednesday....
Morehouse College honored John Hope Bryant, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Operation HOPE, with the prestigious “Candle Award” at its 37th Annual “A Candle in the...
AP | Former Vice President Kamala Harris is to receive the NAACP ‘s Chairman’s Award during the civil rights organization’s Image Awards ceremony this weekend. Harris,...
Howard University has achieved Research One (R1) Carnegie Classification, becoming the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to receive this prestigious designation. The classification, announced...
Morgan Price, a junior gymnast at Fisk University, made history by earning a perfect 10.0 on her bar routine during a tri meet at Temple University...
AP | Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., was a member of the 332nd Fighter Group, the first Black military pilots in the U.S. His death...
AP | Tennis star Coco Gauff donated US$100,000 to UNCF to provide scholarships for students playing competitive tennis at historically Black colleges and universities. UNCF will...
Beyoncé, now the most nominated artist in Grammy history with a total of 99 nominations, won Album of the Year for her country album, Cowboy Carter....
During the opening ceremony of the University of The Bahamas Law Society’s Legal Week 2025 on January 27, Prime Minister Philip Davis emphasized the importance of...
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will host its annual 2025 “A Mind Is…”® New York Gala on March 20, 2025, bringing together over 500 guests,...
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) has secured a US$25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to enhance its capacity and support the growth of historically...
Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), has been unanimously elected as the new Chancellor of Stellenbosch University (SU), effective 24 January 2025....
Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Chair and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley welcomed the UN’s 17 December declaration of a Second International Decade for People of African Descent,...
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), headquartered in Trinidad & Tobago, has called on Caribbean nations to enhance surveillance in response to a rise in respiratory...
AP | When Nadege Anelka first came to the West African country of Benin from her home island of Martinique, a French overseas territory in the...
Nikki Giovanni, renowned poet, author, educator, and public speaker, passed away at 81. Known for her candid and conversational style, she addressed topics like racism, love,...
Meharry Medical College in Nashville has announced a US$20 million donation from an anonymous benefactor, following its record-breaking US$175 million gift in August this year. Dr....
Colonel Yvonne L. Mays has made history by becoming the first African American woman to lead the New Jersey National Guard. Her promotion to Brigadier General...
Bloomberg | Cadence Patrick’s decision to attend Spelman College over Harvard surprised many, but it reflected a broader trend: rising interest in historically Black colleges and...
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), the largest Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in the United States, is proud to announce the...
AP | Spelman College has officially announced that Dr. Helene Gayle will not be returning from her leave of absence and will step down permanently from...
Kwaku Owusu Twum is a trailblazer in the intersection of technology and agriculture, currently pursuing a PhD and a Master of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Technology (MBET)...
Eniola Shokunbi, a middle school student from Connecticut, has launched an initiative to improve air quality in schools through affordable filtration systems. Her project gained significant...
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., former president of Michigan State University (MSU) and a trailblazing leader, passed away on Saturday in New York City at the age...
AP | A statue of the late U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights icon, has been unveiled in Alabama’s capital city. The likeness, called Steadfast...
TIME magazine has named Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell to its 2024 TIME100 Climate list in recognition of his leadership and dedication to combating the global...
The Shawn Carter Foundation, founded by Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, has partnered with the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania to launch the...
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has ranked among the top 2,092 institutions in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings, marking its...
AP | Revered abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who was the first woman to oversee an American military action during a time of war, was posthumously awarded the...
AP | Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music titan whose vast legacy ranged from producing Michael Jackson’s historic “Thriller” album to writing prize-winning film and television scores...
AP | South Carolina is preparing to put up its first individual statue for an African American on its Statehouse lawn, honoring a man who put...
Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley is set to become one of the first Jamaicans to receive the newly established Order of National Icon, as announced by Prime...
Rapper A$AP Rocky is reportedly in the process of acquiring EFL Club Tranmere Rovers. The 36-year-old partner of pop star Rihanna is said to be part...
Morehouse School of Medicine has announced it will receive US$18 million from Sanofi as part of a larger initiative involving three historically Black medical schools. This...
JIS | The Kingston and St Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) has officially approved the renaming of Ashoka Road in the Waterhouse district of Kingston to Shelly-Ann...
AP | Cissy Houston, a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist who sang with Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley and other stars and knew triumph and heartbreak...
The Nelson Mandela Foundation’s Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Naledi Pandor as its new Chair. Pandor will be the third...
Reuters | John Amos, the U.S. football player turned actor who was acclaimed for his roles in the 1970s TV series “Good Times” as well as...
Bloomberg | Present-day Benin, from where more than a million people were shipped to the Americas at the height of the slave trade, has approved a...
Meharry Medical College in Nashville has received its largest donation to date, thanks to a substantial investment aimed at enhancing physician training at historically black colleges...
The Africa-America Institute (AAI) held its 40th Annual Awards Gala on Tuesday, gathering prominent African leaders and global figures to celebrate African accomplishments and the diaspora....
Spelman College has once again been named the nation’s No. 1 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) by U.S. News & World Report, holding the top...
The government of Antigua & Barbuda announced that Prime Minister Gaston Browne has been recognized by a US-based faith-driven academic institution known for shaping global leaders....
AP | The hidden figures of the space race were recognized with Congress’ highest honor at a medal ceremony on Wednesday. The Congressional Gold Medal was...
Barbados made history on Tuesday by unveiling the world’s first vehicle powered by renewable natural gas (RNG) produced from Sargassum seaweed, Blackbelly sheep manure, and wastewater...
Howard University School of Business has achieved a significant milestone by being ranked No. 44 in Fortune’s 2025 list of Best MBA Programs, making it the...
AP | Whitney Houston ‘s epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandela’s landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall. Houston’s performance...
AFP | US guitarist and singer Tito Jackson, an original member of the legendary Jackson 5 group and older brother of pop superstars Michael and Janet,...
On this day fifty years ago – September 12, 1974, Ethiopia’s Emperor Haile Selassie I was deposed by the Armed Forces Coordinating Committee, known as the...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has officially launched its newest initiative, the International School for Development Justice (ISDJ). According to UWI, the ISDJ is...
Reuters | American actor James Earl Jones, an imposing stage and screen presence who overcame a childhood stutter to develop a stentorian voice recognized the world...
AP | Kendrick Lamar will pop out on the NFL’s biggest stage next year: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show...
Despite some questioning the ongoing need for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) since the desegregation of the education system, recent years have seen a surge...
AP | In a small auditorium in the seaside capital of Trinidad & Tobago, Christopher Columbus and other colonial-era figures came under scrutiny late Wednesday in...
AP | As a young college student, Kamala Harris made the nearly 3-mile trip from Howard University to the National Mall to protest against apartheid in...
Khalifa Aminu, an 18-year-old inventor, is making waves with a series of innovative creations. Aminu’s journey began in his childhood, inspired by movies that sparked his...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is set to launch the world’s first global online graduate business school dedicated to leadership within the framework of...
Heman Bekele, a 15-year-old from Fairfax County, Virginia, has been honored as TIME’s Kid of the Year for 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights his remarkable achievement:...
Shakea Miller is on a mission to revolutionize education in Alabama while making history along the way. On June 24, 2024, Miller officially opened 1 on...
Howard University is set to receive US$175 million to support the endowment of its College of Medicine. Howard University President Ben Vinson III, Ph.D., described the...
AFP | Hollywood star Idris Elba has been allocated land in Zanzibar to set up a film studio in the Indian Ocean archipelago, a local minister...
Howard University has become the first Historically Black College or University (HBCU) to partner with the Pentagon on military technology research through a five-year, US$90 million...
AP | Florida’s only public historically Black university (HBCU) has chosen an interim leader, after the school’s president announced this month that he intends to resign....
AP | Morehouse College President David Thomas announced that he will retire next year, saying it is time for new leadership at the prominent all-male, historically...
Enrollment is on the rise at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across the United States, reflecting a growing interest among students. While many colleges have...
Sandie Okoro, a distinguished lawyer and advocate for equality rights, has been appointed the next Chancellor of the University of Birmingham. She will succeed Lord Bilimoria,...
AP | Bill Cobbs, the veteran character actor who became a ubiquitous and sage screen presence as an older man, has died. He was 90. Cobbs...
AP | The life, achievements and contributions of Andrew Young, the first African American U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and an invaluable aide to the...
Florida Memorial University (FMU) President Jaffus Hardrick is stepping down after five years of service. The Miami Herald reported the news, which was later confirmed by...
On May 28, during the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley introduced the Bridgetown Initiative...
The Barbados-based Caribbean Policy Development Centre, is calling for an urgent overhaul of the food system in Caribbean Community (CARICOM) nations due to rising health concerns...
Just 5.7 percent of doctors in the United States are Black or African American. Studies show that Black patients are more inclined to seek treatment and...
California is set to welcome its first historically black college and university (HBCU) in the upcoming school year, marking a historic milestone for the state. This...
Karrie G. Dixon has been appointed as the new chancellor of North Carolina Central University (NCCU). She succeeds Johnson Akinleye, who announced his retirement earlier this...
A large-scale tree-planting movement is gaining momentum in Africa, where thousands of farmers are transforming barren fields into vibrant, diverse forest gardens. These gardens not only...
The Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. has announced a new collaboration with P3 Media aimed at enhancing and amplifying the civil rights leader’s legacy...
Bloomberg | Nigeria would see a boost to its economy equivalent to a quarter of the US$142.7 billion cumulative output benefit expected by 2030 for countries...
AP | One of Idris Elba’s grandfathers fought in World War II, but he doesn’t know what he endured. No pictures or stories survive. “That part...
Wesley J. Hall, a prominent figure in business and a staunch advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion, has been appointed as the next chancellor of the...
Canadian songstress Mélanie Renaud, aged 42, has passed away following a prolonged struggle with ovarian cancer. Her team announced her peaceful departure at the La Prairie...
Renowned actress Angela Bassett has been announced as the keynote speaker for Spelman College’s upcoming commencement ceremony, as confirmed by the college. In addition to delivering...
Namibia has achieved a significant milestone in the fight against the transmission of HIV and viral hepatitis B, making it the pioneer in Africa and the...
Texas Southern University has revealed its finalist for president, as per an official release by the Board of Regents. The appointee is James W. Crawford III....
Over the preceding decades, desertification has surged across portions of the African continent, propelled by deforestation, agricultural expansion, and persistent drought. Once-rich soil now languishes, parched...
St. Vincent & the Grenadines has recently achieved a significant milestone, joining 10 other Caribbean nations in obtaining certification from the United Nations Programme on HIV...
AP | Xavier University, a small Catholic and historically Black school in New Orleans, formally signed an agreement Monday with Ochsner Health to establish a medical...
The University of the West Indies (UWI) has recently announced the appointment of Dodridge D. Miller as its seventh Chancellor, marking him as the highest-ranking official...
The surge in interest in Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) is evident as Howard University experiences a remarkable influx of applicants for the incoming class...
Bloomberg | At the turn of the 20th century, Anthony Fleming and J.R. Rooks, two Black men who had been driven off their farmland by White...
Applications to Spelman College, a historically Black women’s college in Atlanta, have seen a significant increase, rising by nearly a third between 2020 and 2024. This...
AP | Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album ‘Overcomer’, has died. She was 47....
Reuters | A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new international special tribunal to seek reparations for transatlantic slavery and...
Naya Ellis, 14, has always harbored a deep passion for science and a strong desire to contribute to the medical field. Her journey began at the...
Kwame Dawes, a highly esteemed poet, editor, critic, and musician, has been named as the next Poet Laureate of Jamaica. The role of a poet laureate...
In an effort to enhance economic progress and promote regional collaboration, Jamaica, alongside the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the African Union (AU), and the University of the...
Reuters | Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win an Academy Award as best supporting actor, has died aged 87, a family statement confirmed...
Jamaican Opposition leader Mark Golding has announced that a future People’s National Party (PNP) government intends to designate reggae icon Bob Marley as Jamaica’s next national...
AP | Filmmaker Ava DuVernay remembered working as a publicist years ago, struggling to draw major traffic to star-studded events for the African American Film Critics...
Anthaea-Grace Dennis, at the age of 12, has become the youngest graduate in the history of the University of Ottawa and is currently pursuing a master’s...
The collaboration between Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Clark Atlanta University marks a significant milestone in addressing systemic barriers within the nation’s...
Clarice Phelps is indeed a trailblazing scientist who played a significant role in the discovery of the element Tennessine (Ts), with the atomic number 117, and...
The Black Equipment Finance Network recently awarded its inaugural scholarships to two students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), marking a significant milestone in their...
The 2023 US Supreme Court decision to strike down affirmative action has sparked renewed attention and concern regarding discrimination against Black academics at predominantly White institutions...
AP | A freelance journalist with a project focused on Black nationalism has won the American Mosaic Journalism Prize, which honors work about underrepresented groups in...
Reuters | Actor Carl Weathers, a former professional American football player who shot to stardom by playing the brash and charismatic boxer Apollo Creed in the...
Business Wire | The Steinbridge Group announced a collaboration with the Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) on its recently-announced US$100 million capital commitment to develop impact-focused real...
The Children in Freedom School in Nakuru, Kenya, takes pride in its Afrocentric approach to education, emphasizing the greatness inherent in every African child. This approach...
AP | A billionaire couple is giving US$100 million to Atlanta’s Spelman College, which the women’s school says is the largest-ever single donation to a historically...
Hailed as “a visionary agent of change”, Lesley Lokko becomes the first woman of African descent to win the top award of the Royal Institute of...
AP | Communities across the United States planned to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday on Monday with events ranging from prayer services to parades,...
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned about the circulation of SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory viruses in the Region of the Americas, including the Caribbean....
AP | The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced a donation of US$100 million from the Lilly Endowment, the single largest unrestricted gift to the organization...
Press Release | During Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s bi-annual Board of Directors meeting on September 23rd, Racquel Oden, head of wealth and personal banking for HSBC...
Press Release | Professor Ijeoma Uchegbu, a Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience known for her ground-breaking work in nanoparticle drug delivery, will become the 7th President of...
Press Release | Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall’s famous words, “If we are ever to become a fully integrated society, one in which the color of...
AP | Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor who would master gritty drama for seven seasons on “Homicide: Life on The Street” and modern comedy for eight...
Shirley Chisholm was a groundbreaking Black politician who championed and advocated for many, including the Black community. The first Black woman elected to Congress, her elementary...
The former director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Dominican-born Dr Carissa F. Etienne, died Friday of an apparent heart failure. She was 71 years...
Press Release | Virginia State University (VSU) is proud to announce that it has been chosen by the Commission on Presidential Debates to host a 2024...
AP | Higher education officials in Mississippi voted Thursday to name a new president of Jackson State University (JSU), the state’s largest historically Black university. The...
AP | Jesmyn Ward’s slave narrative “Let Us Descend” and Jake Bittle’s exploration of climate change’s impact “The Great Displacement” are among the finalists for the...
Black Girls Code has new leadership. According to a press release, on late last month, Cristina Jones was announced as the nonprofit organization’s CEO. Under her...