First proposed in 2005, the program aims to plant a forest all the way from Senegal on the Atlantic Ocean in the west to Eritrea, Ethiopia and Djibouti in the east. OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — A series of complex challenges – including a lack of funding and political will as well as rising insecurity…
The three remaining survivors of one of America’s largest racially motivated crimes against Black people are now hundreds of thousands of dollars richer. A New York-based nonprofit has made a substantial donation to them to assist in making the last years of their lives “comfortable” and stress-free, in some sense a compensation for the harms…
A military plane landed in Indianapolis from Europe Sunday as part of President Biden’s effort, dubbed “Operation Fly Formula,” to ease the nationwide shortage. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A military plane carrying enough specialty infant formula for more than half a million baby bottles arrived Sunday in Indianapolis, the first of several flights expected from Europe aimed at…
Fans on social media are gushing over model Jordyn Woods and NBA star boyfriend Karl-Anthony Towns after the two celebrated their second anniversary together and took fans along for the adventure-filled weekend via Jordyn’s Instagram page. On Sunday, May 21, the 23-year-old socialite took to her social media, reflecting on the “best anniversary weekend” she…
Adams said the shortage “has caused unimaginable pain and anxiety for families across New York — and we must act with urgency.” The baby formula shortage that has grappled the nation prompted New York City Mayor Eric Adams to declare a state of emergency there. As reported by The Huffington Post, Adams said the shortage…
Five states will hold primary elections this Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of what to expect. Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by former President Donald Trump, who is seeking revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the state. U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of…
Katt Williams won’t be muzzling his jokes for the sake of avoiding hecklers. Like everyone else, the stand-up comic has witnessed fellow entertainers Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle be assaulted while onstage. And while it may seem as though those attacks are becoming a trend and less of an exception, Williams believes there is a…
The Chicago Sky star is only the third WNBA player to post multiple triple-doubles; she was with the Los Angeles Sparks when she scored her first one in 2017. Chicago Sky star Candace Parker made history as the third WNBA player to record multiple triple-doubles in a career — and, at 36, she is also…
Cassidy recently noted that Louisiana’s dismal maternal mortality rate would not appear so grim if you factored out Blacks. Democratic Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey clapped back at Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy for his controversial comments about Black maternal mortality rates in his state. Cassidy recently noted that Louisiana’s dismal maternal mortality rate…
A former Texas police officer is suing his ex-colleague for fabricating a case against him for capital murder, according to lawsuit documents obtained by Atlanta Black Star. Bryan Riser was an officer with the Dallas Police Department until he was accused and arrested for paying a man to kidnap, kill two people and throw their…
