Africa African Americans Newswire

No Mind Your Nationality, You’ve Got the Identity of an African

History was made. It was the United Nations International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent. Benin Republic chose Saturday July 26, 2025 to implement its new nationality initiative for diaspora and Black individuals. The law, passed on September 2, …

In 22nd year, African American film fest opens in Oak Bluffs 

Over the course of nine days, African American filmmakers will showcase independent films including emerging features, documentaries, and short films at the Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. The festival, from Aug. 1 to Aug. 9, has …

Once thought of as forgotten, a cemetery for African-American World War II veterans is finally receiving recognition

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A long-forgotten African American cemetery in Jacksonville, where World War II veterans and descendants of slave families are buried, is finally receiving the honor and recognition it deserves. At St. Nicholas Bethel Cemetery, new …

‘Unraveling George’ Doc From Exec Producer Mike Tollin And Marlon Wayans To Open Martha Vineyard’s African American Film ...

Mike Tollin’s upcoming doc, Unraveling George will have its World Premiere at the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival on August 1, with wide distribution and a series of special events planned for early 2026. Tollin directed the doc with …

Missouri bill aims to address crisis of missing African American women and girls

‘Unraveling George’ Doc About Civil Rights Leader, Coach George Raveling, Opening Martha’s Vineyard African American ...

The 23rd edition of the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival kicks off Friday with a documentary about Civil Rights leader, entrepreneur and Hall of Fame Coach George Raveling. Directed by Mike Tollin and narrated by Marlon Wayans, who played …

Which Superpower is Helping Africa Economically: China or the USA?

By Jeffery Kazembe Batts IG: @kazbatts China has been the African continent’s largest trading partner for the last 16 years. The United States is third, also trailing India. How are the policies of the current Trump administration and the consistent …

Missouri bill aims to address crisis of missing African American women and girls

A Missouri bill going into effect Aug. 28 creates a task force to address the crisis of missing and murdered African American women and girls in the state. The idea, which came from Sen. Angela Mosley, D-Florissant, has been years in the making. Mosley …

Rep. Kweisi Mfume Tells Black ICE Director He Hopes Spirit Of Enslaved African Americans ‘Haunts’ Soul

Mfume, 76, told the director of a Baltimore ICE facility that he hopes the spirit of Black ancestors “haunts your soul” and wanted her to “realize that that is more important than job.” Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) schooled a Black U.S. Immigration and …

Third annual Sounds of Africa returns at Everett’s Garfield Park on August 16

EVERETT—The Washington West African Center’s third annual Sounds of Africa will be returning this year at Garfield Park, located at 2300 Walnut Street in Everett, on Saturday, August 16. The Sounds of Africa festival aims to create a harmonious gathering …

Moving to Africa? Check your privilege at the gate

By Mariama Dumbuya For many Black Americans tired of enduring racism and violence in the United States, returning to the African continent provides hope of a better life. But some are forgetting to unpack one thing once they settle into their new lives — …

Hollywood hosts annual Little Miss African American scholarship pageant

HOLLYWOOD — The Little Miss African American Scholarship Pageant, a nonprofit organization founded by Lisa Ruffin, will hold its 31st annual event at 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at Barnsdall Art Park. For three decades, the pageant has empowered young girls, ages 6-12, …

Dr. Brian Feltman shares untold stories of local African American soldiers from WWI at BCHS

At its July meeting, the Bulloch County Historical Society hosted Dr. Brian Feltman, a history professor at Georgia Southern University, who presented a compelling program about the often-overlooked African American soldiers from Bulloch County who served …

The M.V. African American Film Festival opens

“IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson” Issa Rae in “Seen & Heard” “Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time” “Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross” “Forever” “Unraveling George” “The Chi” “The Dutchman” “Highest 2 Lowest” “The Jennifer Hudson Show” …

RMAFC seeks equitable climate change fund allocation to Africa

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC, Dr Mohammed Bello Shehu, has said that global energy funding for vulnerable African populations is essential to achieving sustainable development. Shehu stated this at the …

Clemmons Family Farm gets grant for preservation of historic African American places

(This story has been corrected. The high school Lydia Clemmons’ great-grandfather founded in 1917 in Roper, N.C., was not one of the seven recipients of the Descendants and Family Stewardship Initiative grants, and the headline has been edited for better …

Michelle Obama, Spike Lee, and others set to appear at Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival

The Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival began with a post on a Yahoo! chat room. In 2002, co-founder Stephanie Tavares-Rance posted in one of the internet giant’s chat rooms seeking works by Black filmmakers to showcase at a film festival. …

Is the Legacy of Hurricane Katrina More Lethal Than the Storm?

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. This story was originally published by Capital B as part of their series chronicling the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. As the 10th …

Ralph Lauren pays homage to generations of Black Martha's Vineyard visitors in a new collection

As controversy swirls around American Eagle ads featuring actor Sydney Sweeney for what some say is culturally insensitive messaging, a campaign for a different famous apparel brand is also grabbing attention. Ralph Lauren’s Oak Bluffs campaign launched …

Wood Bat Little League tournament in Robbinsdale this weekend to benefit Baseball in Benin, West Africa

21st annual summer baseball classic helps to raise funding for the development of players in West Africa ROBBINSDALE, MN, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2025 Baseball in Benin Little League Wood Bat Tournament continues …

U.S. Storytelling Show 'Is This Normal?' Shortlisted for Prestigious IC Award at Edinburgh Fringe

Is This Normal? by Ansa Edim lands on the IC Award shortlist—1 of 13 global finalists for 2025. International touring could be next. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Is This Normal?, a solo storytelling …

Eghrari Family Offers Unique Scholarships to Immokalee Foundation Students Just for Fun

Through the "Fun Money" scholarship, the Eghraris help Immokalee Foundation students learn to celebrate the never-before-seen concept of work-life balance NAPLES, FL, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Massoud …

Love & Joy Family Clinic Celebrates 1st Year, Sees Upticks in Screening, Healthier SG Sign-Ups & Child Immunisations

Love & Joy Family Clinic is about to celebrate one year since Family Physician Dr Roger Teo assumed full ownership and rebranded the practice. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Love & Joy Family Clinic, a …

Pastor Quentin T. Oden Urges a Return to Spirit-Led Faith in Bold New Release: The Secret Place of the Most High

A powerful testimony and prophetic warning calling believers back to the leadership of the Holy Spirit SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a time when political ideologies often overshadow biblical truths in …

Danielle Diamond to Publish Candid Memoir Happy Adjacent, Shattering Illusions of Fame and Happiness

Author Seeks to Redefine Happiness Beyond Fame, Fortune, and the Filters of Perfection NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Danielle Diamond, a wellness pioneer and former MTV producer raised in the epicenter of 1980s rock …

Franx Paul's Earns Two Global Recognitions in Two Competitions with Three Tracks in Just Three Months

Italian artist reaches the final with two singles nominated and a semifinal with another production, rewriting the rules for techno progressive house music ROME, ITALY, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In just three months, Italian electronic music …

Delaware Governor Meyer Signs Knife Law Reform into Law

Delaware drops bans on automatic knives CODY, WY, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Knife and Tool Institute (AKTI) is proud to announce that Delaware Governor Matt Meyer has officially signed Senate Bill 108 into …

Clars Auctions to Present the Naomi Lindstrom Worldwide Bead and Tribal Art Collection on August 14

OAKLAND, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Clars Auctions will present a rare and historically significant offering of beadwork and tribal art from the estate of Naomi Lindstrom (1924–2014) during its upcoming auction on Thursday, …

The Self-Publishing Boom: How to Market a Book and Stand Out From the Crowd — Veteran Publicist Weighs In

With millions of titles released every year, visibility has become the new currency, says Trish Stevens of Ascot Media Group. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital and other self- …

AnimalZone® Spotlights Heartwarming Cow Rescue in Santa Ynez Valley This Saturday

Viewers visit Hidden Hollow Sanctuary for a story of second chances SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tune in this Saturday, August 2, on Cox television's national network at 8:30 AM for AnimalZone®: From …

Dr. Carnai Simpson Discusses Preventive Primary Care and Recommended Screenings

Dr. Carnai Simpson Discusses Preventive Primary Care and Recommended Screenings on Great Day Houston. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Preventive care is essential to long-term wellness, and during a recent …

A Timely Reminder from Dr. Pieter Noomen: Faith Can Help People Keep Their Cool Even During August Heat

The late Dr. Pieter Noomen wrote about finding calm amid the chaos by forming a connection with a higher presence. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As summer temperatures soar and tempers can rise just as …

Epic Eli Returns with Emotionally Charged Single 'Blindfold'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Independent hip-hop artist and genre-blurring storyteller Epic Eli is back with “Blindfold,” a deeply personal and reflective new single arriving August 1st on all major …

Pittsburgh Recovery Walk - September 13 - Celebrates Its Tenth Year

Join the party as we celebrate ten years of different pathways to recovery from addiction PITTSBURGH, PA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With drug and alcohol related of fatalities still near record highs, the 10th Annual …

Edwina Findley Opens Up About Faith, Purpose and Her Netflix Series 'The Residence' On Navigating Hollywood Podcast

Acclaimed actress Edwina Findley discusses Netflix's "The Residence," overcoming Hollywood rejection, and her new book on the Navigating Hollywood podcast. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acclaimed …

Grammy-Winning Country Music Artist Amy Grant’s Hidden Trace Farm Is Now the Blueprint for Global Water Independence

Recent upgrades bring Grant’s farm to full water independence; technologies developed here by Altitude Water now power Disaster Relief Trailers worldwide. FRANKLIN, TN, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a major milestone for …

David del Solar Shares Light Through Art As The Cottonwood Art Festival Featured Artist

International painter, David del Solar, captures the beauty of light to elevate landscapes into inspiring sceneries of hopeful art. RICHARDSON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- David del Solar will be sharing light through …

CHARLENE FRIED SELECTED FOR THE EMPOWERED WOMAN AWARD BY IAOTP

Charlene Fried will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Charlene Fried, Faculty Member at Sierra Vista High …

Sugar Sugar™ Scottsdale Reopens at Stunning New Location on Scottsdale Road

Clean beauty, and Sugaring industry darling, Sugar Sugar has opened its new flagship location. Relocating after 11 Years SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After over a decade of delivering clean beauty …