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African Countries Offering Tourism, Investment, and More!

By William C. Jackson There is a new trend occurring as of late, where countries on the continent of Africa are now offering citizenship to Black Americans.  According to PassportHeavy.com, there are eight countries doing so, along with a ninth, Benin. Here are the eight African countries offering citizenship, per PassportHeavy: According to PassportHeavy, Ghana,

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Southern Hospitality in New York: Charles Pan Fried Chicken, a Harlem Treasure

By Mashari Grissom A dynamic soul food gem in Harlem, Charles Pan Fried Chicken is loved by New Yorkers for the past five decades and counting.  Born in 1947 in North Carolina, the James Beard-nominated culinary icon and restaurant owner, Charles Gabriel started cooking at 7 years old. His mother’s kitchen is where Charles unlocked

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Our 2025 Mayoral Election

By Daniel Rose On November 4, 2025, New Yorker voters will elect our next mayor, and public attention and discussion has focused almost exclusively on the incumbent, Mayor Eric Adams, and his chief challenger, former NY State Governor, Andrew Cuomo. At this important electoral moment, painfully little public scrutiny has been devoted to the many and

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Wise Messages from the Gospel for Today’s Times

Dr. Reverend Guillermo Escalona Spiritual Rx: Lucky or Blessed? “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”Seneca“Luck is not chance- It’s Toil – Fortune’s expensive smile Is earned-”Emily Dickinson“Luck is the residue of design.”John Milton “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosperyou and not to harm you,

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New CEO Opens New Opportunities for Ghana Tourism

Marilyn Maame Efua Sekyi-Aidoo Houadjeto She started her career as an assistant producer at the nation’s premier national television station, Ghana Television Authority (GTV) as a producer of an educative children’s programs and later produced exciting womens programs. After some years as a media practitioner, she delved into the world of tourism where she played

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Financial considerations for multigenerational households 

Sponsored by JPMorganChase For many Black, Hispanic and Latino families, as well as other cultures, multigenerational living is a cherished aspect of home life. It can also be good for your family’s overall wellbeing. Research indicates there can be financial benefits to multigenerational living, and when executed intentionally, having multiple family members under the same

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Kendrick Lamar’s global takeover continues after Grammy and Super Bowl success

by Derrel Johnson Global music superstar Kendrick Lamar is one of the most accomplished hip-hop artists of all time. The Compton, California native has been nominated for a stunning 57 Grammy Awards, with five coming at the 67th Grammy Awards in February, including the prestigious Song of the Year award for his ubiquitous “Not Like

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