The California African American Museum (CAAM) is set to host a lively finale for Black Business Month, bringing together a citywide scavenger hunt and a free pop-up market celebrating local Black-owned businesses. Organised by Prosperity Market founders Kara Still and Carmen Dianne, the month-long event has featured an interactive treasure map highlighting more than 120 […]
Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to a new film exploring the pivotal moments that led Kobe Bryant to the Los Angeles Lakers — a move the studio will hope continues its recent run of box office success. The project, titled With The 8th Pick, is the work of screenwriters Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen […]
Japan is stepping up its efforts to become more involved in Africa’s development, with a new plan to invest $1.5 billion over the next three years. The focus of this investment is on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting sustainable growth across the continent. The funds will be raised by the Japan International Cooperation Agency […]
A new 1% tax on money transfers abroad is set to take effect in the new year, raising concerns among immigrant families who rely on remittances as a financial lifeline. For Edidiong Chrys, a 38-year-old second-generation Nigerian American and university student, the change could have profound consequences. She says the funds she sends to relatives […]
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, facing a tough re-election battle, has doubled down on his opposition to legalizing prostitution, framing his stance around both his policing background and his Christian faith. In a recent interview, Adams dismissed arguments for decriminalization, a policy supported by his mayoral challenger, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. “No one should be […]
