The United Nations "should draw lessons from the leadership of Rwanda" as it prepares a comprehensive review of peacekeeping to better protect civilians in conflict hotspots, the United States says.
The UN is currently gripped with growing demand to address increased deadly conflicts in various countries such as Central Africa, Mali, Sudan, Ukraine, and the Gaza strip.
A contingency of 12,000 peacekeepers led by th
August on the Vineyard kicks off with a boom with the 12th Annual Martha's Run &Shoot Filmworks Vineyard African American Film Festival, August 5 - 9th presented by Lincoln Motor Company. MVAAFF will present preeminent independent films, previews, emerging filmmakers, and cultural trendsetters; all within the picturesque setting of this wonderful island.
For over a decade, the #SummersFinestFilmFestival has hosted an impressive variety of African American independent films and created an effecti
Rivers APC Defends Amaechi’s Purchase of Road Analyser
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has challenged the State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to provide proof that the APC Government in the State inflated the cost of the Automated Road Analyser (ARAN) commissioned on July 18 by Governor Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi.
“We are shocked that instead of joining the rest of Rivers people to celebrate the purchase of this scientific device to be used in monitori
"Black Youth Think!"
Making Good Decisions! -'Rite of Passage Youth Program!'
C.C.B.E. Facilitator
Brother Takuna Maulana EL Shabazz, a Teacher/Coach of 26 years has experiences dealing with our Black youth that are well known and respected by those who care for our youth daily, particularly those in the teaching profession. His teaching experiences include working 15 years with so-called troubled youth in the juvenile prison system in Baker, LA. The phrase “So called troubled youth” is use
The Recovery School District for the State of Louisiana is practicing apartheid against the African American Community in New Orleans. Today the majority of the Black children are receiving 'Bantu Education'.
After Hurricane Katrina, the Louisiana Department of Education received $100,000,000.00 dollars to retain Teachers in the following Parishes: Orleans, St Bernard and Plaquemines Parishes. Teachers in the two predominantly white parishes were retained and paid, while over 3,000 African Am
Activists with the Project 21 black leadership network are calling on President Obama to send a strong message to the leaders and the parents in Central American countries that their dangerous efforts to ente
Los Angeles, CA, July 24, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Racha Tahani Lawler CPM, LM, a fourth generation midwife and the Clinical Director of The Community Birth Center, inFIRST NBLC SUMMIT IN PUERTO RICO ATTRACTS TOP COMPANIES; OPENS DOOR FOR BUSINESS GROWTH, ECONOMIC REVIVAL IN REGION
The National Black Latino Council (NBLC), will be holding its first Black, Brown and Green Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Summit in San Juan, Puerto Rico, attracting major multinational corporations and potentially creating pathways for much needed economic stimulation for the island in the near future.
The NBLC Black, Brown and Green Supplier Diversity & Sustainability Summit w
INNOVATIVE GADGET INVENTED BY NFL PRO 'TACKLES' ANNOYING PERSONAL CARE, BEAUTY, TRAVEL & SAFETY ISSUE
-- Ingenious ‘Smart Tray,’ uniquely developed by NFL Pro turned product-preneuer Bernard Pollard, fits over sink to keep personal care and beauty items safety at hand even with the water running; Convenient, portable and affordable foldout tray fits over most pedestal and traditional sinks to provide up to 288 square inches of additional counter space while also keeping bathroom electronics out
Strange Fruit on Staten Island
THE NYPD LYNCHED ERIC GARNER! WE DON'T NEED INVESTIGATIONS – WE NEED AN END TO POLICE MURDER!
The NYPD choked Eric Garner to death for nothing; nothing other than being Black and being tired of being harassed by the cops. This was a lynching caught on video tape, so they can't say it didn't happen. They can't say he was reaching for a weapon or that his actions made the cops fear for their lives. Look at the damn video — The cops just grabbed him in a choke hold and
BE GOOD TO YOURSELF -- JOIN THE SISTERS & FRIENDS MARTHA’S VINEYARD GETAWAY
-- Motivational speaker Vera Cornish leads discussion on Creating Your "A" Game to Live Life to the Fullest. --
Motivational speaker Vera Cornish leads discussion on Creating Your "A" Game to Live Life to the Fullest.
Haven’t made vacation plans yet? Join more than 75 women from seven states including Texas, Washington, Illinois, Ohio that are gathering in Martha’s Vineyard for the annual Sisters & Friends Getaway, Septe
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Junious Ricardo Stanton
Alternatives To A Unipolar World
“The five heads of state of BRICS on Wednesday held talks with leaders from Venezuela, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Ecuador and other South American nations at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia as part of a BRICS outreach strategy. UNASUR and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) leaders were invited to attend the 6th BRICS Summit
Onelamp Uganda opens store in Jinja to sell solar light bulbs
"Every household can save up to UGX30,000 monthly of its disposable income by using solar light bulSwitzerland, the United Kingdom and Sweden topped this year's Global Innovation Index, while Sub-Saharan Africa posted significant regional improvement in the annual rankings published by Cornell University, INSEAD and the World Intellectual Property Organization.
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The naming of an "environmental nutritionist" to a top USDA nutrition post is drawing fire from the National Center for Public Policy Research's Risk Analysis Division.
In an op-ed published in Friday's Des Moines Register, "Iowan’s USDA Appointment Raises Concern," Risk Analysis Division Director Jeff S
Bill Gates, one of the world’s most notable (or notorious) billionaires is at it again, announcing a remote controlled implantable birth control chip that could last up to 16 years.
The idea sprouted after a visit Bill made to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) two years prior, where he asked professor Robert Langer if there was any way to turn birth control on and off
There is significant interest and need in mental health services among people who identify as belonging to a racial or ethnic minority, data from Mental Health America's new online screening site show.
Responses of individuals from racial and ethnic minorities indicate that they are more likely than whites to report that they would monitor their health by taking screens regularly. And they are also more likely to want a way to privately contact a peer to discuss results.
In April, Mental Hea
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Having a budget is the best thing you can do for your overall financial stability. By doing this you will know exactly how much you earn every month and how much are your expenses. Take a look at your non-essential expenses and find ways to reduce or el
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