The US Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has expressed the commitment of the US Embassy to clear the backlog of visa applications from prospective Ghanaian students seeking to pursue studies in the US. She said the embassy was currently working around the clock to get students’ visa interview appointments on time to enable successful ones […]
Tag: America
COVID-19: Americans to get $2,000 per month until pandemic is over according to new Bill
A new bill seeks to dramatically increase financial relief for struggling American families amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic by extending the government’s stimulus checks months after the crisis is over. The Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act, introduced Friday by Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), would provide a monthly $2,000 check to every person with an […]
Captain of Aircraft carrier begs for help after more than 100 crew members are infected with COVID-19
The captain of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier that has more than 100 cases of coronavirus wrote a stunning plea for help to senior military officials. In a four-page letter, first reported by the San Francisco Chronicle, Capt. Brett Crozier of the USS Theodore Roosevelt described a disastrous situation unfolding aboard the warship, a temporary home to […]
American firms launch legal action seeking billions of dollars in damages from China over coronavirus
American small businesses are suing the Chinese government for billions of dollars in damages over the coronavirus. The case has been brought on behalf of five companies in Las Vegas – two property firms, a restaurant, a florist, and a medical training outlet – but seeks compensation for all 32 million US businesses with less than 500 […]
”We’ve targeted 52 Iranian sites for destruction; Iran itself will be hit fast and hard”-Donald Trump warns
President of the United States of America, Donald Trump has revealed that his country has targeted 52 very high level and important sites in Iran for destruction if Iran dares attack any American asset or American. He said the 52 sites represent the 52 American hostages taken by Iran many years ago. According to Mr. […]
American rapper LL Cool J says tithing is the key to his successful Hiphop career
Rapper and actor LL Cool J appeared on Hot 97 in New York City for an interview last week where he discussed elements of his personal faith including his tithing. When asked about his over 20 years career in the world of hip-hop and how he’s been able to maintain relevance all these years with his music […]
President Trump is the ‘most mentally ill human being in America’-Rihanna
Rihanna has called President Donald Trump “the most mentally ill human being in America right now.” Gracing the November issue of Vogue, the 31-year-old singer spoke about the gun violence in America and called the president out following the two mass shootings in 24 hours back in August 2019. “The fact that it’s classified as something different because […]
Tried and sentenced within 2 hours, executed at age 14, found innocent 77 years later-the chilling story of George Stinney Jr.
George Stinney Jr. was the youngest person sentenced to death in the 20th century in the United States. He was only 14 when he was executed by electric chair. During his trial, until the day of his execution, he always carried a bible in his hands, claiming for innocence. He was accused of killing two […]
Ricky Jackson, America’s longest-serving innocent prisoner receives 1 Million Dollars for 39 years in jail
Ohio resident Ricky Jackson, the longest-held US prisoner to be cleared of a crime, to receive more than $1 million from the state for his wrongful imprisonment An American man who spent 39 years behind bars for a murder that he did not commit will receive more than $1 million (£680,000) in compensation from the […]
History: see the true meaning of Black Friday and why it is an insult to the Black identity
This is the sad history and meaning of Black Friday. It was during the slave trade in America. During Black Friday, slaves were sold at a discount to boost the economy. Hence Black (slaves were of African origin) Friday (the date of the sale on that Friday in November). It raises questions of whether as […]