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Illegal cigarette sales booming in South Africa

June 15, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

A ban on the sale of cigarettes in South Africa since the country’s COVID-19-induced lockdown began in March has cost the economy millions of rands daily in the form of tax revenue lost to illicit sales of smokes, a variety […]

Farming lures back young people in Africa

June 15, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Young farmers in Africa are continually striving to achieve food security, but many people in poor communities could starve if investment in agricultural projects is not sustained. Noticeable increases in farming activity on the continent, particularly among youth, suggest Africa […]

VIDEO: Police use water cannons and tear gas to break up Nepal pandemic protest

June 14, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Youth in Kathmandu staged a peaceful demonstration outside the prime minister’s residence Tuesday and Wednesday against the government’s negligence in handling the COVID-19 pandemic. The peaceful protest later turned chaotic as the police charged batons and fired water cannons […]

Health

The Pfizer Foundation Awards the National Black Nurses Association Grants to Support Nurses and Older Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic

June 12, 2020 admin 0

Funds will support the NBNA Wellness and Mental Health Program for Nurses and Just in time COVID Assistance Program for Older Adults SILVER SPRING, MD, (June 12, 2020) – The National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) is pleased to announce charitable contributions […]

Black Business Owners’ Ranks Collapse by 41% in U.S. Lockdowns

June 12, 2020 admin 0

The Covid-19 economic shutdown has hurt black-owned businesses the most across racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., with a devastating 41% decline in black-owned businesses, according to Bloomberg. U.S. Black Chambers (USBC) President Ron Busby released the following statement: “The […]

MEET AN ANIMAL: Texas bull ‘Top Game’ is fathering the next generation of Walmart’s beef

June 12, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Top Game—that’s the name they gave him—is one of the luckiest Black Angus bulls alive. The four-year old won’t be dinner anytime soon. His sperm is too valuable to Walmart. This chiseled block of meat weighs 2,127 pounds and stretches […]

A tale of two plagues in Oran, Algeria: COVID-19 brings a dystopian novel to life

June 12, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

ORAN, Algeria — A mysterious virus rips through the city of Oran, Algeria, in Albert Camus’ novel “The Plague.” Today the city on the Mediterranean coast grapples with COVID-19. Visiting the bars, beaches and boulevards that appear in the book […]

Shanika Palm-Owner of Suitable Solutions

June 11, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become an entrepreneur? I’ve always had a creative energy and a desire to help and inspire others to pursue their creative sides. A career in Information Technology tapped into both my desire to […]

You’re the Reason Why We Sing’, Spring Gospel Brunch, Sunday June 14, 2020 3pm EST,

June 11, 2020 admin 0

Just 4 days remaining!!!! If you have already purchased your ticket to FCAC Virtual ‘You’re the Reason Why We Sing’, Spring Gospel Brunch, Sunday June 14, 2020 3pm EST, made your donation or passed the word to your network, we thank you! If you have […]

Trauma of a Black Man: Saturday June 13th 6pm EST

June 11, 2020 admin 0

Black With No Chaser has brought the band back together for another conversation focused on Black men and the trauma they walk with, stand with, run with, and breathe with – on a regular. Date: Saturday, June 13 Time: 6:00pm […]

This one change to bankruptcy law could help small businesses

June 11, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Small businesses forced to file for bankruptcy protection due to financial stress brought on by the coronavirus pandemic may find some relief, thanks to recent changes in federal bankruptcy law. Last summer, Congress passed and President Donald Trump signed the […]

Rising To The Top- An Interview With College Basketball Star Dana Evans

June 11, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks How did you get started playing basketball? I started playing in the fourth grade at Banneker Elementary. I grew up watching my father and brothers play basketball. I never picked up a basketball before I tried out […]

Women rangers work to keep lid on illegal game hunting

June 11, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

Last year, Kenya reported a 90% decrease in wildlife poaching, but the advent of COVID-19 has stirred concerns the country’s national parks may draw new illegal hunters left jobless by the pandemic. Standing in their way despite the threat of […]

Bumper crop of women farmers emerges in India

June 11, 2020 zenger.news Comments Off

In villages across India’s Chhattisgarh state, more women are turning to farming to sustain their families. While these female agriculturalists are helping to boost agricultural productivity in the region, their efforts are also feeding their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. […]

Surviving The Curse- Lathan Word Free After 12 Years

June 10, 2020 admin 0

By Taroue Brooks You are part of an amazing legacy. Who is your grandfather and what did he do? Reverend George Don Galloway Sr. Was not only my Grandfather, He was a pastor for 33 years […]

Book Review: Different and the Same by Adijah & Atiya Brabham

June 9, 2020 admin 0

Book Reviewed by AALBC Staff Writer In an age where there is a proliferation of emotional and physical Black trauma, that is videotaped and viewed widely online, we should strive to be focused and intentional about empowering our children by sharing […]