The Rev. Matthew LAT Watley has led Kingdom Fellowship AME Church to become one of the fastest-growing churches in America, with a membership of nearly 8,000 and weekly attendance of 2,500.
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Posted inBlack History
Black D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives
The Distinguished Service Cross was posthumously awarded to African-American combat medic Waverly Woodson Jr. on Omaha Beach, 80 years after his heroic actions during the D-Day landings in Normandy, France.
Posted inNational News
Merrill Lynch agrees to pay nearly $20 million to settle class action racial discrimination lawsuit
Merrill Lynch has agreed to pay nearly $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accuses the Wall Street brokerage giant of racially discriminating against its Black financial advisors, and has also agreed to additional ‘programmatic relief’ to improve diversity and inclusion.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Nigeria’s fashion and dancing styles in the spotlight as Harry, Meghan visit its largest city
Prince Harry and Meghan visited Lagos, Nigeria to promote mental health for soldiers and empower young people, receiving traditional dances and gifts during their three-day visit.
Posted inU.S. Government
FDIC report outlines misogynistic, patriarchal, ‘good ole’ boys’ workplace culture
An independent review of the FDIC’s workplace culture found that the agency’s chairman is not credible to lead a cultural transformation, and described incidents of harassment, discrimination, and other workplace misconduct.
Posted in2024 Elections
Trump promised big plans to flip Black and Latino voters. Many Republicans are waiting to see them
Donald Trump’s campaign has struggled to transition into the general election due to staffing issues, legal troubles, and the “Make America Great Again” movement’s disdain for identity politics, leaving the GOP with little organization to show for its ambitious plans to reach minority voters.
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At least 70 people killed by flooding in Kenya; more rain expected
At least 70 people have died due to flooding and heavy rains in Kenya since mid-March, with 15,000 people displaced and thousands of houses and schools damaged or destroyed.
Posted inAfro Briefs
Nigerian chess champion plays the royal game for 60 hours — a new global chess record
A Nigerian chess champion and child education advocate, Tunde Onakoya, broke the Guinness World Record for the longest chess marathon by playing nonstop for 60 hours in New York City’s Times Square, raising $1 million for children’s education across Africa.
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Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47
Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer”, has died at the age of 47.
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Faith Ringgold, pioneering Black quilt artist and author, dies at 93
Faith Ringgold, an award-winning author and artist who broke down barriers for Black female artists and became famous for her richly colored and detailed quilts combining painting, textiles and storytelling, has died at the age of 93.
Posted inArts & Culture, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT, ENTERTAINMENT, Entertainment, Music
Sean Paul helped bring dancehall to the masses– with a new tour, he’s ready to do it all over again
Sean Paul’s dancehall anthem “Get Busy” has been topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 21 years, and he’s released six albums, including two straight out of the coronavirus pandemic, while becoming a father and devoted husband to his wife, “Jodi”.
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South Carolina’s Dawn Staley is the AP Coach of the Year for the 2nd time
Dawn Staley was honored as AP Women’s College Basketball Coach of the Year for the second time after guiding South Carolina to an undefeated season and the Final Four for the second straight year.