Juneteenth 2025: Chavis Urges America to Confront the Enduring Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade
by Stacy M. Brown As the nation marks Juneteenth—commemorating June 19, 1865,…
Jamaica – KFC’s 50th Anniversary Triggers Islandwide Fried-Chicken Frenzy
KFC Jamaica’s 50th anniversary celebration turned into a national spectacle on Wednesday,…
Guyana – Calls for University be Named for Walter Rodney, the Founder
The opposition Working People’s Alliance (WPA) recently called for the University of…
Usain Bolt Named Guinness World Records Icon
Sprint legend Usain Bolt, already the fastest man in history, has added…
Bahamas – Stops Recruitment of Nurses from Cuba
The Bahamas government says it is pausing the recruitment of nurses from…
Jamaica Launches ‘Jamaica First’ Policy to Boost Local Stake in Tourism Industry
Jamaica’s tourism sector is set for a major transformation with the rollout…
Brooklyn NY – Suny Downstate Medical Center Gets $1 Billion Announced by Governor Hochul
Governor Kathy Hochul was joined by local officials, SUNY Downstate leadership, community…
Konshens Set to Release Fifth Studio Album ‘Pool Party’ on June 27
Internationally acclaimed dancehall star Konshens is gearing up to release his highly…
Fashion, Fine Art and Freedom: In Honor of MET’s Superfine Exhibition and Juneteenth
Black Public Media presents a short film that couldn’t be more timely. Acclaimed…
Juneteenth: The Black Independence Day and a Diasporic Celebration of Liberation
Every year on June 19th, communities across the United States mark Juneteenth—known…