The price of a daughter, determined in negotiations between her father and would-be husband, is typically 50 to 100 cows. JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Some young girls are still auctioned off into marriage for cows in South Sudan — one of the social challenges that activists had hoped to highlight during Pope Francis’ now-postponed visit….
While infection numbers remain in flux, travel restrictions are easing around the world. Here’s where things are back to the “old normal,” for now. With the news of the U.S. ending the need for pre-departure negative COVID tests to enter this country regardless of vaccination status, the country seems to be picking up the pace…
Tracee Ellis Ross exuded confidence as the 49-year-old showcased her all-black ensemble, including a black long-sleeved shirt and fringe shorts. In the Instagram post shared on June 21, Ross, who’s currently vacationing in Paris, was seen posing in various angles in what appears to be her hotel bathroom. Tracee Ellis Ross’ “feeling myself” post has…
Wright’s family members “hope and believe the measures of change to policing, policies and training will create important improvements to the community in Daunte’s name.” The family of Daunte Wright, who was shot and killed by Kim Potter, a former Brooklyn Center police officer, has settled with the city. The city of Brooklyn Center will…
Earle Brown owned the farm that later became the Village of Brooklyn Center in 1911. He also served two terms as the sheriff of Hennepin County. The city council of Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, has passed a resolution to rename the city-owned convention and event center, which was previously named for an early resident who was…
Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) gestures to Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) while leaving after questioning U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen at a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the Financial Stability Oversight Council Annual Report to Congress on May 10, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. | Source: Pool / Getty Black…
Col. Leland Tony Shepherd, a decorated member of the Army National Guard, is now leading in the Arkansas branch of the military reserve, making him the first Black person to hold his new top-ranking position. Shepherd was promoted to brigadier general, assuming command of the Arkansas Army National Guard on June 12 at Camp Robinson…
Walmart said it will extend coverage to Louisiana, Indiana and Illinois because of the potential for instant impact for employees. NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is expanding health care coverage for employees who want to enlist the services of a doula, a person trained to assist women during pregnancies, to address racial inequities in maternal…
The online giant said both Alicia Boler Davis and David Bozeman “decided to explore new opportunities outside Amazon.” Recent departures in the senior leadership ranks at Amazon have left the company with no Black executives on its most senior team. According to The New York Times, both Alicia Boler Davis, the senior vice president of…
Toya Johnson and her fiancé Robert “Red” Rushing are preparing to walk down the aisle later this year in October after announcing their wedding date in April, but it looks like Johnson wants her fiancé to get a head start now on one wedding-day ritual. The couple began dating in 2017, and share a 4-year-old daughter…
