Actor Chance Perdomo, who was most notably known for his roles in the “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina” and “Gen V,”…
Month: March 2024
Louis Gossett Jr., Oscar winner known for ‘Roots’, ‘An Officer and a Gentleman,’ dies at 87
LOS ANGELES — Louis Gossett Jr., a legendary actor whose acting career spanned nearly seven decades, has died at the…
Amid backlash from opposition, Togo’s president may sign off on new constitution that could extend his term
LOME, Togo — Togo President Faure Gnassingbe is facing mouting opposition amid calls from activists and leaders in for protests…
Ruptured oil pipeline triggers fears war could worsen in South Sudan
JUBA, South Sudan — Fears have risen throughout South Sudan amid escalating violence that the country could descend further into…
Why civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer was ‘sick and tired of being sick and tired’
By Marlee Bunch, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign It wasn’t called voter suppression back then, but civil rights activist Fannie…
Lincoln University alumni object to president’s return following administrator’s suicide
Antoinette Candia-Bailey took her life in January after accusing John Moseley of bullying. An investigation has cleared him of wrongdoing,…
Faye expected to become president of Senegal after opponent concedes
DAKAR, Senegal — Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to be declared Senegal’s next president after his opponent from the ruling…
Louisiana parish elects first Black sheriff months after disputed victory
SHREVEPORT, La. — A parish in northwest Louisiana made history on Saturday after electing its first Black sheriff on Saturday.…
Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ gifted new home in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas — Nearly 85 years after she and her family were forced to flee their home due to…
Equal Justice USA discusses partnership with pro athletes, criminal justice reforms
Jamila Hodge, executive director of Equal Justice USA, a national non-profit organization dedicated to social justice advocacy, spoke with BLK…
