Legacy
The NAACP Huntington Branch hosted “An Evening of Black History” at the South Huntington Public Library on February 19. The event celebrated African American culture through music, scholarship, and reflection. Dr. Georgette Grier-Key, NAACP Long Island Regional Director, historian, and professor at Medgar Evers College, served as the keynote speaker. Jillian Guthman, Town of Huntington […]
African leaders were urged to prioritize the protection of their nations’ sovereignty, with warnings that failing to do so could perpetuate dependence despite the continent’s abundant natural resources. This call to action occurred during a strategic policy workshop held at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of General […]
Mike Andrews, known as “Mahanjam Mike,” a celebrated broadcaster and music executive, has died in Nairobi at the age of 87. Andrews was the founder of AI Records, a label that significantly shaped East African music history. Born in London in 1938, Andrews moved to Kenya at age six. He became a prominent figure in […]
Black-owned businesses remain significantly underrepresented in the United States. Data from the Census Bureau, analyzed by the Pew Research Center, indicates that only 3% of businesses were majority Black-owned in 2022. Within the construction sector, this figure rises to 6.8%. McKissack & McKissack, the oldest Black-owned construction company in the nation, stands as a notable […]
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