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ST. PETERSBURG - At just over two decades old, Michael Ingram is younger than your typical political candidate. Yet, the St. Pete native sees this as a benefit in his bid to become the city's mayor. Young people are one of the most underrepresented groups in all of politics, he said, pointing out that seats […]
Nationwide protests have taken place since October 7 despite the disbanding of the controversial Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) police unit.
The demonstrators have been accused of attacking police stations and personnel.
The rallies which are mostly attended by young people have become avenues to vent against corruption and unemployment.
Rights groups say at least 15 people have been killed the demonstrations began in early October.
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian protesters demanding an end to police brutality defied a curfew as gunfire rang out where they were setting up a blockade Wednesday, a day after shots were fired into a crowd of demonstrators singing the country’s national anthem. That disturbing turn drew global outrage. It’s not clear if any protesters […]
To some, they're a flying nuisance but pigeons are a big business in Senegal.
From his roof in a suburb of the capital Dakar, shopkeeper and pigeon racer Moustapha Gueye releases dozens of birds from the loft, who quickly fly out of sight.
\"Here it's a factory, I'm creating athletes,\" he says.
He takes care of his winged friends every morning by training them and developing crossbreeds suitable for flying in hot weather.
\"It is a sport created by Europeans, it was imported here. We discovered pigeon racing through the internet. But before we use to be pigeon breeders only,\" Gueye says.
Though more popular across the continent, it is a growing sport in the West African country.
Today, there are some 350 pigeon racing enthusiasts in Senegal, who spend a lot of money. A pigeon can cost over 800 US dollars in the country.
\"Currently I'm doing business with pigeons. I've earned several million CFA francs selling pigeons, I even bought a car through those pigeons,\" he says.
\"But the most important thing for me is the passion.
\"It's exciting to have pigeons, when you start participating in races, releasing a pigeon 400 km from its loft and it comes back, that's something you can't explain, it's great!\"
Taking flight
Pigeon racing has clearly taken flight in Senegal and continues to spread its wings.
Senegalese pigeon-racing enthusiasts are keen to turn others on to the sport, and some hope to ultimately turn professional.
But breeder and pigeon racer Oumar Johnson says some people take their dedication too far.
\"When you're too busy with pigeons, things risk going badly,\" he says, adding that the pigeon-fanciers' federation is considering less time-consuming races for youngsters.
Young people are nonetheless the future of the sport, Johnson says, adding that their devotion will make Senegal \"one of the greatest pigeon-racing nations\" one day.
\"In Europe, you have to motivate young people to get involved,\" he says.
\"Here, young people are rushing into it.\"
Inspiring young people has been a mission for our forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama and her efforts are not in vain. LA-area filmmaker Kalia Love Jones has not only heard Mrs. […]
The post Teenage Filmmaker Leans On Michelle Obama's Words To Tell 'The Power of Hope' appeared first on Essence.
Algerians are being urged to vote yes to a new constitution in a November 1 referendum the government has touted as the foundation for a new state.
President Abdelmadjed Tebboune has said the new constitution, will usher in greater freedoms and democracy.
But opinion is divided. Algeria's protest movement which forced veteran ruler Abdelaziz Bouteflika out of power has called for a boycott of the vote and rejects the authority of Tebboune.
The new constitution would give the prime minister and parliament more powers to govern the North African country of 45 million people, a draft released earlier this year showed.
\"We support the constitutional reforms project and we the young people must be the future of Algeria, and we came here to support this project on November 1st,\" said Amin, a high school student.
Algeria's protest movement has opposed the vote, calling for an overhaul of the country's political system.
\"Personally, I don't think I can trust this government which was not elected and is illegal. I do not trust these next elections, in this referendum, therefore I cannot take part in them. I do not support this project,\" said Ait Said Abdel Nour, a student.
The country’s constitution has been amended several times since independence from France. During the 20-year Bouteflika era, it had been drafted to suit the ex-ruler’s needs.
Other critics of the draft constitution say it maintains a powerful presidency and military while undermining the judiciary and parliament as watchdog institutions.
More than 4.5 million Californians have already cast ballots in the 2020 general election - and there're still 12 days to go. Roughly one-fifth of the 21.5 million ballots mailed to registered voters had been processed as of Tuesday evening, blowing away previous election totals. About three times as many California residents have participated in […]
The post Early voter turnout smashing California election records appeared first on Black Voice News.
Bengaluru based delivery start-up, Dunzo released a report on December 26 that revealed that some of the highest ordered commodities in Indian metropolitan cities were condoms, pregnancy test kits, and rolling papers. According to the [...]
[The Conversation Africa] People often depend on companionship and support from others to cope with the stresses of daily life. Social networks and support are linked to better mental and physical wellbeing.
Suspected militants have beheaded over a dozen men and teenagers participating in a male initiation ceremony in Mozambique, local sources have said.
[WHO] The pandemic still has a long a way to run and decisions made by leaders and citizens in the coming days will determine both the course of the virus in the short term and when this pandemic will ultimately end.
TEEN Rescue Mission (TRM), a non-profit organisation founded by gospel musician Abraham Matuka recently partnered the Indian embassy, a development that will see its members getting job opportunities at Pepsi Zimbabwe and scholarships in India. BY KENNEDY NYAVAYA The deal comes at a time TRM has been making efforts to keep young people off the streets and from immoral activities through various art competitions and training programmes. In an interview with NewsDay Life & Style yesterday, Matuka said the opportunities facilitated by the embassy would enable them to fulfil their objectives of getting rid of idleness among local youths. “This opportunity helps us to achieve our purpose. We cannot effectively influence youths to do the right thing while leaving them with nothing to fill the void of idleness since most of them are very active at this age,” he said. “We would like to thank our sponsors and the Indian embassy for their unwavering support to our activities. Such support motivates us to achieve part of our mission to make young people responsible and reduce crime.” Matuka said under the scholarship programme, young people would be sent to India to train in different vocations that would assist them to become entrepreneurs. Outgoing Indian ambassador Rungsung Masakui pledged more and applauded TRM for making an attempt to keep teenagers away from deviant conduct. “Most of the young people he (Matuka) has been interacting with are actually of a productive age, but because of the conditions that are prevailing in the country, and also for other reasons I think they have been distracted. “He (Matuka) has been assisting to bring them back to the mainstream to make them more productive again, so we are quite excited about that,” he said. Founded in 2018, Teen Rescue Mission assists teenagers and youths to abstain from drugs, crime and early sex, thereby moulding better citizens and future leaders.
According to Satterberg, social distancing, the changes in our daily routines, working at home, virtual education, and the inability to connect with friends and family all contribute to the anxiety in our youth, escalating conflicts into more serious and violent outcomes.
The post King County Prosecutor Looks To Non-Profits To Help Curb Gun Violence appeared first on The Seattle Medium.
By Julianne Malveaux Voters between 18 and 29 made history in the 2020 election. According to the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning & Engagement, or CIRCLE [https://circletufts.edu/2020-election-center], at least 52 percent of them, and perhaps as many as 55 percent, voted. That turnout is at least ten percentage points higher than in 2016, and […]
BY DR. SHARON JACKSON, Contributor ST. PETERSBURG – The St. Petersburg Metropolitan Section (SPMS) of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW), community partners, and private donors celebrated literacy by collecting and distributing more than 450 new books to local preschools in south St. Pete last month. Early childhood professionals have long recognized the importance […]
In the crowded alleys of Bambari's Kidjigira market, customers of all faiths brush together as steam rises from hanging cooking pots and flies swarm around them.
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Editor's Note: According to results of the 6th annual Power of the Sister Vote poll, presented by Black Women’s Roundtable and ESSENCE, 90% of Black women respondents overwhelmingly favor Democratic […]
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… The judge himself was African American. And he looks at … though it disproportionately affects Black Americans, is not landing on … of class within the African American community and asked, Well … been hyper-concentrated on African Americans who have not …
COVID-19 has clear repercussions on our health, however, it also has far-reaching implications on the socio-economic futures of young people in Africa. As a continent, we are one of the youngest in the world, with 70% of people under the age of 30. There is no doubt that as a collective, young people are increasingly...
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The voting season is upon us once again. With many important topics at hand, Californians have the privilege and duty, as Americans in a free country, to cast their votes in this upcoming November election. We want to share with you 10 reasons why voting is important. Did you know that the turn out in …
Becoming a statistician was never something that Amanda Lee had planned on doing. In fact, when the 27-year-old St Hugh’s High School past student started The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, her career goal was to become an economist. “I...
Rev. Raphael Warnock, a Democratic hopeful in next month's crucial runoff elections for two U.S. Senate seats in Georgia, vehemently denied allegations Sunday during a debate with Republican incumbent Kelly Loeffler surrounding his arrest 18 years ago for obstructing a police investigation of child abuse at a Maryland camp.
The topic of voting and politics can be divisive and, in some cases, incendiary.
(Trinidad Guardian) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has announced that supermarkets and groceries will be allowed to open 24-hours from December 10 to January 3.
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UNITED KINGDON, November 16, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The glorious Edit is a carefully curated collection of independent brands online
The build up to Christmas is an exciting time – especially with children – but we all know that shopping …
There’s no doubt that entrepreneurship is challenging. There is no doubt that being a young, black entrepreneur is even more so. You’ll need to build a diverse set of skills, work with a wide range of personalities, and often spend long nights building your brand. […]
The post “Don’t Let Anyone Tell You You’re Too Young… Or Too Black To Succeed in Business” appeared first on The New York Beacon.
BOXING IS determined to help solve knife crime. Recent police recorded crime figures published by...
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By Jordyn Fields, Howard University News Service - The 2020 presidential election is around the corner and talks of the candidates, platforms and controversies are the major stories in the news cycle. The candidates; President [...]
By Hayley Crandall Vote. The word and its importance have been the talk of the town since candidates started being announced, but now it’s crunch time. “If Black folks aren’t tired of hearing about voting, then that means you haven’t done the work,” Tiffany Henry, president of Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals, said. Biden for […]
The post ‘Sister to Sister’ Brings Wisconsin Leaders Together To Encourage Voting first appeared on The Madison Times.
