I came across an interview with Dr. Umar Johnson, highlighting why China is so invested in Africa, and this led to some disturbing news about an expanding military base that China has on the continent. The following information is from The National Interest. The East African country of Djibouti is the home of the United…
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The Hunt for Extraterrestrial Life Continues
Greetings All, I came across a news article about aliens, and who doesn’t like to read about aliens or at least the search for them? The following information is from SciTechDaily. A radio telescope has recently completed the deepest and broadest search for alien activity. Based in Western Australia, the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA) telescope…
Rally in Mauritius Over Oil Spill
I saw an interesting article this morning and had to share my findings. The following information is from Africa News. Mauritius, an island nation in East Africa, is experiencing massive protests over the government’s mishandling of an oil spill. This spill was caused by the shipwreck of a Japanese fuel-carrier that took place in July,…
Two Black-Owned Banks Merge
I came across some great news earlier and had to share. The following information is from the Los Angeles Business Journal. Broadway Financial Corp., the holding company for Broadway Federal Bank, and CFBanc Corp. (City First Bank) are planning to merge and create the largest Black-owned financial institution in the United States. It will be…
“I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot!”
I’ve been very open about my frustration regarding intraracial violence in my community. And I’m happy to have come across an organization, based in Chicago, IL, that’s just as frustrated. They’ve had enough, and they’re doing something about it. “I’m Telling, Don’t Shoot” Founded by philanthropist and business owner Early Walker, I’m Telling Don’t Shoot…
Thousands of Migrants Disposed at Sea By Greek Officials
I came across some disturbing news earlier that I have to share with you all. The following information is from 2Nacheki. Greece officials secretly took 1,072 migrants and refugees, some of them African, from a detention centre and disposed of them at sea. They were sailed to the edge of Greek water territory on inflatable…
Russia Developed a COVID-19 Vaccine
There’s some major news coming out of Russia regarding the coronavirus. The following information comes from AP News. Russia has become the first country to clear a coronavirus vaccine and declare it ready for use. President Vladimir Putin advised that the vaccine underwent the necessary testing and has a lasting immunity for up to two…
Can Cats Spread The Coronavirus?
Since the virus that causes COVID-19 belongs to a family of viruses that causes diseases in animals, whether or not animals can catch and spread the coronavirus has been brought into question—particularly household pets like cats. The following information comes from The Conversation. A 2019 survey revealed that cats are the most popular pet in…
Bronx Zoo “Apologizes” For Keeping African Man in a Cage
Empty apologies are being handed out left and right nowadays, especially those that pertain to race relations. The following information comes from the Atlanta Black Star. A zoo in The Bronx, New York, The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), has apologized for keeping an African man in a “monkey house.” Ota Benga, a member of the Mbuti…
Saturn Photographed Behind The Moon
The featured image in this post is a shot of the planet Saturn peeking behind the moon. Amazing, isn’t it? The following information is from Peta Pixel. Based in Timaru, New Zealand, astrophotographer and astronomer Paul Stewart captured this shot back in 2014 and created a composite of three photos. After capturing this image, Stewart…
Eritrea Hasn’t Signed Africa’s Free Trade Agreement
I came across some news that left me with more questions than clarity, so it’s only right that I share it with you all. The following information comes from Africa News. Eritrea still has not signed the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement, AfCFTA. Their Minister of Information, Yemane Meskel, stated that Eritrea’s government is advocating…
NFAC: Not F*cking Around Coalition
Videos floating around online introduced me to a now nationally recognized group, and it prompted me to do some research. On July 4, 2020, the Black Militia, known as the NFAC (Not F*cking Around Coalition), made their debut in Stone Mountain, Georgia. Marching into the stomping grounds of the Ku Klux Klan, the organization sent…