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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: Journalist passionate about Carnival and reference for young Black women

Fernanda Santos, a prominent Brazilian journalist known for her deep connection to Carnival, has passed away, leaving a rich legacy for the community and aspiring journalists.

Mar 20 • 23:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Long queues for gas cylinders in Dhanbad

People in Dhanbad are facing difficulties due to a shortage of gas cylinders, leading to long queues and public outcry.

Mar 17 • 18:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Do not wear new clothes for Eid', jailed Azam Khan makes this appeal to supporters

Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Azam Khan, currently jailed, has urged the Muslim community to celebrate Eid in simplicity and protest against the recent attacks in Iran by wearing black clothes.

Mar 14 • 15:27 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Halifax gathers to honour Africville activist known for decades-long protest

Halifax residents gathered to celebrate the life of Eddie Carvery, a long-time Africville activist known for his persistent protest advocating for reparations and recognition of the historical Black community.

Mar 13 • 21:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Murilo Huff, Black Pantera, and Roupa Nova liven up the weekend in Uberlândia and region

This weekend features a vibrant cultural lineup in Uberlândia, Brazil, showcasing performances by Murilo Huff, Black Pantera, and Roupa Nova among other cultural events.

Mar 13 • 09:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Met accused of insulting black people with shake-up of anti-racism strategy

The Metropolitan Police in the UK faces criticism for its decision to integrate its anti-racism strategy into a broader anti-discrimination framework, which many argue undermines its commitment to addressing racial issues.

Mar 10 • 18:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Black women at 'wit's end' over 'hair care hurdle' at the gym - but things are shifting

Black women in the UK are increasingly facing challenges related to hair care when engaging in gym activities, which new community efforts aim to address.

Mar 7 • 09:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Math ain’t mathing’: N.S. budget called out for cuts to Indigenous, Black programs

Nova Scotians protest against the provincial budget cuts that disproportionately affect Indigenous and Black community programs.

Mar 6 • 20:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A shocking sight was revealed at the home of a mother of 10 – a teenage girl disappeared into a 'black hole'

A mother's home housing ten children was found to have a disturbing hidden room, leading to the revelation of a 20-year horrifying secret.

Mar 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Hasselblad Prize to Queer Activist: 'Photography is My Truth'

Zanele Muholi, an artist known for her powerful black and white photography depicting the Black LGBTQ community, has been awarded the Hasselblad Prize.

Mar 6 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Anger erupts in Jaunpur over blackening of Ambedkar's statue, DM rushes to wash the statue

Tension rose in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, as the statue of B.R. Ambedkar was vandalized with black paint, prompting local officials and community protests.

Mar 6 • 04:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Match Day: Strong First Half Against the Black Folk

The article discusses a football match in which a local team performed strongly in the first half against an opposing team identified as the Black Folk.

Mar 4 • 15:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Mourning in Bijnor over Khamenei's death, black flags raised during rally

The Shia community in Sherkot, Bijnor, mourned the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by organizing a peaceful rally with black flags and submitting a memorandum to the local authorities.

Mar 2 • 02:19 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Dog left abandoned at Las Vegas airport counter adopted by rescuing officer

A goldendoodle named Jet Blue, abandoned at Las Vegas airport, has been adopted by Officer Skeeter Black and his family.

Feb 24 • 20:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Oh Mary, help!: The grumpy Mother of God

The article discusses the controversial use of the image of the Black Madonna in local political campaigns in Bavaria, prompting reactions from the community.

Feb 24 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kaunas police are still looking for a missing man

The Kaunas police are seeking information regarding a missing man described as approximately 170 cm tall with gray hair and a beard, last seen wearing a black jacket and colorful vest.

Feb 24 • 14:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Rosalind Smith honoured as trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system

Rosalind Smith, the first Black principal of Edmonton Public School Board, is being honored this Black History Month for her significant contributions to education in the community.

Feb 24 • 01:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Alpine Volunteers in the Field for the Games. The Black Feathers: "Always Present"

Alpine volunteers have played a crucial role in the organization of the Winter Olympics in Italy by providing various support services.

Feb 22 • 10:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

He caught a fish, a new record has been set. The fishing community is buzzing

Micaiah Thompson set a new record by catching a notably large black bass in Iowa, marking a significant event in the fishing community.

Feb 21 • 13:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Joy is also politics': antiracist bloc celebrates black culture and ancestry in Sorocaba

The Antiracist Movement of Sorocaba is hosting the first antiracist carnival block in Sorocaba, Brazil, aimed at celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture and fostering social mobilization.

Feb 21 • 11:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

White teens cleared of hate crime allegations levied by Black Virginia Tech professor

Virginia police have cleared several white teenagers of hate crime allegations made by a Black professor at Virginia Tech following an incident reported to involve racial undertones.

Feb 20 • 17:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in the Munich Region: "As a Black person, I contribute to diversity among the Black community"

Jeanne-Marie Sindani and Aida Al Sheikh, candidates with immigrant backgrounds in the Munich region, face challenges in local politics but are driven by their commitment to diversity and making a difference in their communities.

Feb 19 • 10:26 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Africville’s ‘eternal flame’ Eddie Carvery and the legacy he leaves behind

Eddie Carvery, the 79-year-old activist known for his protests related to the historic Africville community, passed away recently, leaving behind a significant legacy in the fight for recognition and justice for marginalized communities.

Feb 17 • 15:41 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Security operatives arrest community youth leader, others for cultism in Edo

In Edo State, Nigeria, security forces have arrested a youth leader linked to a cult group amid a broader crackdown on criminal activities following recent violence.

Feb 16 • 21:32 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Carnival Parade in Würmtal: When a Red Sheriff Wants to Go to the Black Town Hall

The Würmtal carnival parade warmed the hearts of thousands of visitors, featuring costumes, upbeat performances, and local political candidates.

Feb 15 • 16:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

San Francisco residents band together to shut down reparations fund, claiming it’s ‘dividing’ the city

Residents of San Francisco have filed a lawsuit against the city's reparations fund, arguing that it unfairly benefits Black individuals and exacerbates division within the community.

Feb 14 • 17:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

What Black Saturday taught Victoria about responding to fire

Community members and experts reflect on the lessons learned from the Black Saturday bushfires in Victoria after 17 years.

Feb 13 • 20:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Black Thursday in Klaipeda: Two men died outside the staircases

Two men were found dead in Klaipeda, Lithuania, on Thursday, prompting investigations into the causes of their deaths.

Feb 13 • 07:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

California to launch investigation over delayed response to wildfire in Altadena

California's Department of Justice is investigating potential racial discrimination in wildfire response efforts in the predominantly Black community of west Altadena after significant delays compared to a wealthier area nearby.

Feb 12 • 21:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Illinois city hands out $25K cash payments to 44 Black residents through reparations program

Evanston, Illinois, has started delivering $25,000 reparations payments to 44 Black residents as part of a historic program established to address injustices faced by Black individuals in the community.

Feb 11 • 01:33 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Black History Month: Community Y and the role it plays in north-end Halifax

The Community YMCA in north-end Halifax emphasizes education and basketball to empower local youth, particularly during Black History Month.

Feb 10 • 17:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A treasure beneath the ground: this is the golden days of the black truffle

The article discusses the thriving black truffle industry in Valladolid, Spain, highlighting its economic potential and the community's efforts to lead in truffle production.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In the early hours, he caught a black corvina and won a 4x4 in the 'world fishing championship'

A local fisherman won a brand new 4x4 vehicle in a prestigious fishing competition held in Argentina.

Feb 8 • 22:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Photo: Mural Destroyed in Zagreb. Authors: We Are Sad. Death to Fascism, Freedom to the People

A mural in Zagreb, created to celebrate women's football, has been defaced with black paint, prompting reactions from the artistic community.

Feb 4 • 06:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

DARREN LEWIS: 'With US journalists behind bars, what then is left of press freedom?'

In an exclusive article, Darren Lewis examines the implications of the Trump administration's targeting of journalists, particularly those in the Black community, and questions the future of press freedom in such an oppressive climate.

Feb 2 • 13:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Bears under California homes go from one-off to trend

Reports indicate that the presence of bears living under homes in California, particularly in Altadena, is becoming a trend following the recent removal of a large black bear from a resident's crawlspace.

Jan 14 • 21:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The black day of Crans-Montana: “The mayor is no longer welcome here”

The community of Crans-Montana is awakening from a period of mourning and shame following a tragic incident, as friends of the deceased youth honor their memory in a public display.

Jan 10 • 00:00 UTC

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