Africa

Jada Pinkett Smith is working on a docuseries that will celebrate the legacies of African queens.

On Wednesday the Biden administration announced it will purchase and donate 500 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine to countries in need over the next year. While it is a step forward, it won't eliminate the 700 million dose shortage Africa is currently facing.

Elected officials in New York have reintroduced legislation for the creation of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Education Center.

Black immigrants like those from Haiti are of particular concern to immigration activists worried about the Biden administration deporting them to nations either mired in conflict, poverty, both or worse.

Weeks of demonstrations against police violence in Nigeria culminated in violence when army soldiers reportedly opened fire on protesters speaking out against the country's Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS).

Rihanna’s nonprofit has donated $5 million to COVID-19 relief efforts.

Talladega College opened a new museum that will house Amistad paintings worth $50 million.

13-year-old Nigerian golf prodigy Iyeneobong Essien wants to make history at the 2022 Summer Youth Olympics.

A new app focuses on aligning individuals with culturally competent therapists.

Ethiopian computer scientist Rediet Abebe will become the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Computer Science at Cornell University.

A Kenyan teacher donates 80 percent of his salary to help underprivileged students and their families.

Renee Bach is being sued.