Today: May 1, 2025
The city of Boston, Massachusetts, has officially declared March 2nd as “Burna Boy’s Day,” honoring the renowned Nigerian singer for his outstanding performances and impactful advocacy work. Signed by Councillor Ruthzee Louijeune of the Boston City Council, the document lauds Burna Boy’s…
Harvard Business School made history by featuring the Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) in a groundbreaking case study, marking the first of its kind on any philanthropic organization in Africa. The study will explore TEF’s unique strategies and transformative initiatives, showcasing how their…
Inflation is causing significant changes in how Americans, especially black consumers, shop. The impact of these shifts in consumer behavior is becoming a crucial factor in curbing inflation. High inflation rates for everyday necessities like shelter and food have risen sharply. Shelter…
Martin Luther King Jr.'s book he signed to a nurse who saved his life following an assassination attempt is now up for sale.…
Your voice matters! Participate in the TANTV African Diaspora 2024 Presidential Election Poll! Don't miss this chance to shape the narrative and make your views heard within the African Diaspora community.…
Tyler Perry’s latest film, “Mea Culpa,” released on February 23, 2024, has stirred conversations among viewers, although it has faced severe criticism. The legal thriller, written, directed, and produced by Perry, revolves around a criminal defense attorney (Kelly Rowland) representing an artist…
Ghana’s parliament is facing severe criticism from human rights activists and organizations over the approval of a highly controversial anti-LGBTQ bill, known as the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill. The legislation considered one of the toughest anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa, has…
Herbert Onyewumbu Wigwe CFR was a Nigerian banker, businessman co-founder, and visionary leader of Access Bank Plc. He lost his life in a helicopter crash in Halloran Springs, California, on February 9, 2024. His death marked the end of an era for…
Universal Music Group (UMG) has purchased a majority stake in Mavin Global, a Nigerian record company founded by the business mogul Don Jazzy. The deal is set to be finalized in the third quarter, pending regulatory approval. Mavin Global is home to…
A Texas judge ruled that the punishment given to an 18-year-old Black student, Darryl George, by his school district for his hairstyle did not violate the new state law against race-based hair discrimination. George has been out of his regular high school…
