Bumper crop to end Zimbabwe hunger cycle
Written by Kitsepile NyathiPublished on 11th May 2021 Following consecutive droughts, Zimbabwe received above-normal rainfall at the end of this summer crop season. This has resulted in the country’s largest …
School co-op raises funds for Black history museum
Written by Sean JonesPublished on 12th May 2021 Middle-school students from Cultural Roots Co-operative raised $3500 for the Pocahontas Island Black History Museum. The museum is on Pocahontas Island, Virginia, …
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Paris Court tries Anti-Racism Activist for Statue Attack
Written by John LeicesterPublished on 11th May 2021 Franco Lollia, a Black activist, is on trial for defacing a statue of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, a 17th century Royal Minister who was …
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Why skin issues in patients of color are neglected, mistreated
Written by Black Press USA/NNPAPublished on 12th May 2021 Dermatologist Jasmine Obioha reports that there is a lack of training on treating skin conditions on skin of colour. According to …
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Pride in London issue apology for racism against black gay community
Written by Leah MahonPublished on 13th May 2021 Pride in London have publicly apologized to Black members of the LGBT+ community who were discriminated against whilst they were volunteering for …
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Sistah Space launch a petition calling for specialist training for those working with Black domestic violence victims
Written by Sinai FlearyPublished on 12th May 2021 Sistah Space, an organization that provide support services for Black women and girls in the UK who have experienced domestic or sexual …
Black Women Are More Likely to Start a Business than White Men
Written by Donna Kelley, Mahdi Majbouri, and Angela RandolphPublished on 11th May 2021 A study published by the Global Entrepreneurs Monitor revealed that 17% of Black women are starting businesses …
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Mother of Seven, Alena Maze, Is the First Black Person in The World to Hold a Ph.D. In Survey Methodology
Written by Tomas KassahunPublished on 3rd May 2021 At the age of 35, Alena Maze became the first Black person in the world to earn a PhD. in Research Methodology. …
Windrush victim wins fight over application fees for family and breach of human rights, a court has ruled
Written by Leah MahonPublished on 7th May 2021 The High Court has ruled that the family of Lynda Mahabir will be allowed to apply for permission to live in the …
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