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A Tribe Called Quest's Rock Hall Induction: Honoring Hip-Hop's …
2 days ago · Tribe showed us that Hip-Hop could be conscious, creative, and commercially viable without compromising its soul. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame isn’t just a victory for Hip-Hop – it’s a victory for Black culture, Black expression, and Black excellence. For the kids in Queens today, and in every other urban community ...
Ethiopia’s Government Sells Stake In State-Owned Ethio Telecom
1 day ago · Ethio Telecom is trying to sell 10% stake in the company which it values at around $2.5 billion. It comes after the government failed in a previous attempt to privatize the company in 2022 after lukewarm interest from international bidders. With more than 78 million customers, the company commands a large majority share of the local market in ...
Kenya Under Fire For Repatriating Abducted Turkish Refugees …
1 day ago · By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots Kenya’s government is facing growing criticism from global organizations, rights groups and sections of the public following the repatriation of four Turkish refugees. Kenya’s foreign affairs secretary Korir Sing’oei on Monday confirmed that the four had been repatriated on the Turkish government’s request, adding that Ankara had promised ...
Nigeria Agrees To Exxon Oil Deal. Declines Shell Offer
1 day ago · Nigeria has agreed to allow US oil giant Exxon to complete a $1.28 billion sale of some of its onshore assets in the country. But the regulator has declined to approve a similar move by Shell to sell onshore and shallow water assets as part of a $2.4 billion package. Exxon’s transaction with Seplat had been awaiting approval since February 2022.
New Research: Historic Economic Milestones For Black Americans …
Aug 26, 2024 · By Joint Center\CEPR. Photos: Joint Center\CEPR. WASHINGTON — A new brief from the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) documents that as Black Americans experience record-breaking economic gains, a closer examination reveals persistent economic insecurity and enduring inequalities, underscoring the critical importance of ...
Walmart Gives $800K To Atlanta Organization For Black …
Oct 3, 2023 · Photos: RICE Walmart is giving a $800,000 grant to the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE), a nonprofit dedicated to developing, growing and scaling Black entrepreneurs, the retail giant announced Monday. The funding will bolster efforts to train business owners who produce consumer goods. The announcement comes on the heels of another large corporate gift to RICE.
Education Leaders Sound Alarm On New Data Showing Inequities …
Nov 20, 2023 · Photos: YouTube Screenshots. CHARLOTTE, NC – Federal education officials and other leaders expressed alarm this week at the Southern Education Foundation’s 2023 Issues Forum on the continuing inequities many Black students face, citing newly released U.S. Department of Education data. U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten called during the conference for “a generational ...
Report: Atlanta Is Nation’s Hub For Black-Owned ... - Black Star News
Feb 14, 2024 · For the second-straight year, Atlanta leads the nation with the highest percentage of Black-owned businesses, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census data from the country’s 50 biggest metros, released by financial platform LendingTree.
‘More Than Just Enough’ Campaign Focuses On ... - Black Star News
Jun 21, 2023 · Photos: Black Restaurant Week Black Restaurant Week is celebrating eight years of service and our New York-Tri-state campaign is in its fourth year of service, which started on Juneteenth Monday, 6/19 – Sunday, 7/2. Last year, 130 participants joined our NYC campaign. We have around 100 participants on board now. Recent news has shown us that COVID shrunk the restaurant industry.