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Ruth Girmay: The Ethiopian designer making bold statements through her bags
Ethiopian designer Ruth Girmay’s designs serve as her form of activism. As a designer, Girmay focuses on crafting leather products, creating patterns and sketches for her brand, Shamrock Leather. In a discussion with The Reporter Ethiopia, she mentioned, “My love for drawing and design drew me to leather. I want Ethiopian products to be recognized as…
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‘I made a mistake’ – Shyne backtracks after initially saying Kendrick Lamar’s album was ‘trash’
Belizean politician and former rapper Shyne wasn’t a fan of Kendrick Lamar’s debut...
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Meet Damian Williams, the Brooklyn-bred Jamaican attorney who took down Diddy and R. Kelly
Damian Williams, a Brooklyn native with Jamaican roots, has cemented his place in history as...
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Florida mother who ‘accidentally’ shot teen daughter at McDonald’s arrested
A Florida mother was arrested after allegedly “accidentally” shooting her teenage...
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Cardi B finally opens up about how much she was paid to appear at a Kamala Harris campaign rally
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Senior adviser to Kamala Harris campaign reveals key factors behind her loss
A senior adviser to Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign has outlined key factors...
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T.I. and Tiny provide a thousand turkeys for Thanksgiving to senior citizens in Atlanta
Rapper T.I. and his wife Tiny showed some love to several senior citizens in Atlanta when they...
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Nigerian on Vancouver Police Board forced to resign for saying there are too many Hindus
Comfort Sakoma, vice-chair of the Vancouver Police Board, has resigned following backlash over...
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Samuel L. Jackson slams Oscar nominations: ‘Most people forget’
During an interview with AP Entertainment to promote The Piano Lesson movie, which he starred...
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New York ditches adultery law: risk or a step to strengthen relationships?
Did you know that until now cheating on your spouse was a crime in New York? The state recently...
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Thanksgiving and 3 other holidays some Black Americans refuse to celebrate
Many American families, including some Black Americans, will today gather around their dinner...
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9 Trump policies that will hurt Black Americans
After securing victory in the 2024 U.S. elections, concerns have grown within Black communities...
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Why moving to Africa may be a good option during Trump’s presidency
Ever thought about moving to Africa? Now might be the perfect time. For some Black Americans,...
Culture
‘Monogamy is not for me’ – Ne-Yo opens up after divorce
Ne-Yo in a recent appearance on Lemon Drop with Karleen Roy made it clear he’s not a fan of monogamy as he prefers having more than one partner. Per Vibe.com, the So Sick singer touched on his road to ultimately finding himself and why he switched to being polyamorous. “Society tells you you’re supposed to…
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Interesting recipe for ancient Egyptian cocktail revealed – it contained breast milk, other bodily fluids
A new study has revealed that ancient Egyptians consumed an alcoholic cocktail made with psychedelic...
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces criticism over newly signed Safe Hotels Act
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is under fire from hospitality industry leaders after enacting...
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Trick Daddy reiterates he’s not African American despite backlash
Veteran Miami rapper Trick Daddy reiterated he does not identify as African American after...
History
Thanksgiving and 3 other holidays some Black Americans refuse to celebrate
Many American families, including some Black Americans, will today gather around their dinner tables to celebrate what is believed to be a joyful feast between Pilgrims and Native Americans, even though many have given different meanings to the holiday due to its dark history. Thanksgiving is celebrated to give thanks for the fruits of the…
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The history of how Black Immigrants came to America
Black immigrants have shaped America for centuries, with their stories reflecting both resilience...
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Meet the unsung heroes who rescued more than 1,000 children during Rwanda’s genocide
Nearly 30 years after the Rwandan genocide, a gripping story of survival and humanitarian bravery...
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Survivors of Rwandan Genocide testify at Paris trial over 1994 massacres
Gunfire rang out as men armed with machetes and clubs stormed a convent in Rwanda, where civilians...
Women
Woman criticized for her unusual out-of-office emails: ‘People are wishing me to lose my job’
The internet doesn’t always have your back. Theo Moise, a catering operations manager at a science museum, faced severe backlash after posting a TikTok video on November 21 about her creative out-of-office (OOO) emails. She shared her experience with People, stating, “The bullying from this has been awful and so many people are wishing me to…
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Amina Orfi: 17-year-old Egyptian makes squash history
Egyptian squash champion Amina Orfi made history in Singapore during the VITAGEN Singapore...
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Meet Oregon’s first Black member of Congress: ‘I am proud to be the first, but not the last’
Janelle Bynum became Oregon’s first Black member of Congress after successfully flipping...
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How this nurse entrepreneur is helping other Black nurses launch 8-figure businesses
Alvionna Brewster is the driving force behind the Black Nurse Entrepreneurs (BNE) group, a...
Business
Ruth Girmay: The Ethiopian designer making bold statements through her bags
Ethiopian designer Ruth Girmay’s designs serve as her form of activism. As a designer, Girmay focuses on crafting leather products, creating patterns and sketches for her brand, Shamrock Leather. In a discussion with The Reporter Ethiopia, she mentioned, “My love for drawing and design drew me to leather. I want Ethiopian products to be recognized as…
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Issa Rae takes on new challenge with her latest restaurant, Somerville
Issa Rae is venturing into the restaurant industry. The actor and writer has opened Somerville,...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is latest sports figure to enter the VC world: ‘I want to help other entrepreneurs’
In 2021, Nigerian-Greek NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo gained global attention after he guided...
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From air traffic controller to first Black CEO of Tampa International Airport, meet Michael Stephens
Michael Stephens is the first Black individual to be chosen CEO of Tampa International Airport...
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