The four-column weekly publication was printed every Friday. Stories covered foreign and domestic news, editorials, births and deaths in the local black community, weddings, advertisements, and...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Melanin is not Vibranium and America isn’t Wakanda even in the Marvel Universe, so why some black people, who are often disproportionately impacted...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “As we deal with some of the most challenging times in modern history, it is important that we understand the significance of the...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “This happens as our country grapples with [a president] who makes it clear that he welcomes immigrants from places like Norway, but not...
THE AFRO — Talent, athleticism, fierce play and commitment have elevated American tennis star Frances Tiafoe to ever greater heights in the sport. Today, he brings his...
NNPA NEWSWIRE — Highlighting the program is the US Premiere presentation of Panama Dreams, which transports the viewer on filmmaker Alison Saunders’ modern-day search for descendants...
CLARENCE ROY-MACAULAY, Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Sierra Leone found 10 new Ebola cases during a three-day countrywide shutdown, an official said Wednesday, declaring...
BOUBACAR DIALLO, Associated Press CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea closed its border with Sierra Leone on Monday as part of new efforts to stamp out Ebola,...
(Reuters) – The World Health Organization warned on Friday of a risk of outbreaks of measles, whooping cough and other diseases in West African countries...
(Reuters) – The World Health Organization warned on Friday of a risk of outbreaks of measles, whooping cough and other diseases in West African countries...
CLARENCE ROY-MACAULAY, Associated Press FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Sierra Leone’s president on Wednesday fired his vice president, who was kicked out of their political party...
Clarence Roy-Macaulay and Robbie Corey-Boulet, ASSOCIATED PRESS FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — Sierra Leone’s vice president sought asylum from the United States on Saturday, saying...
EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Close to 1,000 new cases of Ebola were recorded in the last three weeks despite progress in...
EDITH M. LEDERER, Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — At least 50 Ebola hotspots remain in the three hardest-hit West African countries but new cases are...