(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A leading data integration and Edtech firm in the United States, AMSimpkins and Associates (AMSA), has announced the appointment of Laqwacia Simpkins, an African American as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Prior to her present appointment, Simpkins was Vice President of Infrastructure and Operations with AMSA. She previously worked at DH […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – German sportswear giant Adidas put its partnership with Kanye West under review Friday after the US rap star triggered a furor by wearing a “White Lives Matter” T-shirt at Paris Fashion Week. “We have taken the decision to place the partnership under review,” the company said in a statement. The artist now […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Four kidnapped members of a family in Merced County, in the U.S. state of California, were found dead, the county sheriff said Wednesday night. “Tonight, our worst fears have been confirmed,” Merced County Sheriff Vernon Warnke said at a news conference. “We found the four people from the kidnapping, and they are […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African American female author, Karol V. Brown recently released her new book which is aimed at teaching young girls the ideals of self-love. The book entitled, “The Harriet Tubman Way, An Inspirational Guide to Self-Love, Empowerment, and Legendary Leadership for Girls”, published by Authority Publishing, was released on Women’s Equality Day this […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, was on Tuesday given an honorary citizenship of Dallas, the United States by the Mayor of Dallas, Eric Johnson. Obi disclosed this on his verified Twitter handle. He tweeted, “Today in Dallas Texas, United States, I met with the Mayor of Dallas and […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises, has announced a new $11.8 million grant to help address the educational needs of children in Haiti amidst growing humanitarian crisis in the country. The $11.8 Multi-Year Resilience Programme which is implemented by United Nations Children’s […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Africa American former teacher, Valerie D. Johnson has launched her new book which is aimed at helping children to overcome anxiety and phobia for mathematics. The book entitled, “1 2 3 Count with Me on Granddad’s Farm”, was written essentially to ignite a love of math in all children. According to her, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Austin Community Foundation has announced the launch of The Black Fund, a new giving network that aims to unleash the power of Black-led organizations and uplift solutions to benefit the Black community in Central Texas. The Foundation brings together philanthropists, dollars and ideas to build a better Austin today and tomorrow. It […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The LEGO Foundation, Germany and the United States have announced the donation of an additional $42 million to support the interventions of Education Cannot Wait (ECW), the United Nations global fund for education in emergencies and protracted crises. The ECW supports quality education outcomes for refugees, internally displaced and other crisis-affected girls […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The archdiocese of Chicago asked three retired priests to stay out of ministry while it investigates allegations of sexual abuse of minors from nearly 50 years ago. News release from the archdiocese on Monday revealed that the allegations against Revs. John J. Rudnik, 87; James E. Flynn, 80; and John W. Clemens, […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – African American visionary author, Tanya White has said that everyone is fighting an ugly battle behind their beautiful smiles. White currently resides in Louisville, Kentucky. She is the host of the Real Talk With Tanya White radio show that was extremely popular on Blog Talk Radio and has found a new station […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A renowned African-American writer, marriage and family counselor, Femeca Grant has unveiled two of her new self-help books to encourage women, particularly those that have gone through setbacks. The books entitled, “Her Story’ and Your Story: Inspirational Self-Compassion Journal”, to inspire more African American women to tell their stories. Available both as […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari has described the United States as Nigeria’s main trading partner and one of ‘‘our most important diplomatic partners,’’ underscoring the need for concerted efforts to increase the volume of bilateral trade. Buhari spoke at a meeting with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU) at the Nigeria International Economic […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – A recently unveiled book has uncovered the untold stories of world’s top African American professional wrestling champions. The book entitled, “Pro Wrestling’s Black World Champions”, is co-authored by the late Julian L.D. Shabazz, historian and leading authority on the history of African-American wrestlers, and his brother professor and scholar David L. Shabazz. […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Egypt, stakeholders, ministers and development experts have cautioned against turning the conference into a mere talking shop of promises. Speakers from Africa and other developing parts of the world, gave the warning at the 2nd ministerial meeting on climate and development held on […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Delegates from Ghana, Kenya, and other African countries will converge in Kansas City to brainstorm on salient issues surrounding the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. The long overdue meeting is of utmost importance and in tandem with the vision of The United Nations Decade of People of African Descent. The slave trade regularly used […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in New York restated the commitment of the Nigerian government towards ensuring that there was a rapid and strategic transition to renewable energy in response to the world-wide efforts for the preservation of the environment. Speaking at a Leaders” Closed-Door Meeting on Climate Change convened by the […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday in New York vowed to entrench a process of free, fair, transparent and credible elections through which Nigerians elect leaders of their choice. In his farewell speech to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) as President, he told the 77th session that next year, there would be […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – U.S President, Joe Biden is due to address the 77th General Debate of the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. In a break with tradition, Biden’s appearance came on the second day of the high-level annual diplomatic event instead of the first, the delay was due to Biden’s attendance of […]
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – The United States House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan and bicameral bill which seeks to advance quality basic education around the world. Introduced by House Foreign Affairs Africa Subcommittee Chair, Karen Bass (D-CA) and Ranking Member Chris Smith (R-NJ), the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act Reauthorization of 2022, reauthorizes […]
