Global Black Voices: News from around the World News Jada Loutoo Saturday 31 January 2026 Justice Margaret Mohammed – A High Court judge has ruled that the Coast Guard acted unlawfully by failing for more than a year to decide on a senior officer’s complaint about his non-promotion, and has ordered that a decision be made within seven days. In a judgment delivered on January 28, Justice Margaret Mohammed granted declarations in favour of former Coast Guard member O’Brian Lightbourne, who sought judicial review over the failure to determine his grievance before he left the service. Lightbourne served in the…
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Health Watch: Wellness, Research & Healthy Living Tips by Black Enterprise April 11, 2026 Black Maternal Health Week, from April 11 to 15, is more than a health campaign; it is a radical reclamation of the birthing experience. Black Maternal Health Week, from April 11 to 15, is more than a health campaign; it is a radical reclamation of the birthing experience. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026 under the theme “Rooted in Justice & Joy,” the movement shifts the focus from “at-risk” statistics to systemic accountability. Led by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, the initiative argues that the maternal…
Game On: Sports News, Highlights & Commentary There had never been a unanimous NBA defensive player of the year. Until now.Victor Wembanyama – as expected – was announced Monday as the league’s top defensive player. The San Antonio center was second in the voting for DPOY as a rookie, was the favorite last season until a medical condition ended his season prematurely, but left no doubt this year. At 22, he’s the youngest winner of the award.“The real struggle might have been getting to 65 games,” Wembanyama said – referring to the number of appearances he needed for award eligibility…
Tech Trends & Innovation: The Latest in Tech News Lingering sales of the original Switch might also be contributing to the relatively weak holiday performance for the Switch 2. In the UK, at least, the older console is still selling well enough to buoy Nintendo’s overall holiday hardware sales in the country to 7 percent higher than what the company achieved in 2017. Nintendo might need another Super Mario Odyssey-sized hit to keep up sales momentum for the Switch 2. Credit: Nintendo Nintendo might need another Super Mario Odyssey-sized hit to keep up sales momentum for the Switch 2. Credit:…
Game On: Latest in Gaming News, Reviews & Industry Buzz Crusader Kings 3 is getting a new core expansion, By God Alone, and it’s going to add playable popes to the Paradox strategy game alongside other new gameplay mechanics to let players influence the church. “For the first time in the Crusader Kings franchise, we’re also introducing playable theocracies, allowing you to rise to the power of the Pope himself,” said Mikael Andersson, lead designer on the expansion. “By God Alone extends your options of how to engage with your Christian faith and the church behind it. It gives you…
Fresh from the Kitchen: Recipes & Food Inspiration These Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies are perfect for breakfast! Soft, chewy, bursting with fresh blueberries…just so good! They’re easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and great for both kids and adults! Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies… For Breakfast! Helloooo?! Who doesn’t want cookies for breakfast?! I know breakfast is hard for so many of us (including myself!) but I promise these blueberry oatmeal breakfast cookies are here to save the day! They kind of have all of the best things about my blueberry baked oatmeal recipe but in a really delicious cookie form that’s…
Food & Beverage News: Insights, Safety, and Dining Trends Sponsored by Business Location Switzerland Learnings from Switzerland By Christoph Besmer, US Trade Commissioner for Switzerland Whether you’re a U.S. food and ag tech leader or an aspiring professional, what transferable skills, training, and ecosystems will win today and shape a resilient food economy for years to come? As U.S. Trade Commissioner for Switzerland, my Business Location Switzerland team and I hear this common challenge firsthand in conversations with C-suite and food industry executive leaders. From AI-driven personalization, smart farming, next-gen ingredients, supply chain transparency, and circular and regenerative systems to…
Glow & Grow: Black Beauty, Haircare, and Skincare Tips Photo Credit: Instagram.com/jdominiquehair Funnywoman Janelle James has always stood out, whether sharing what’s on her mind or how she shows up beauty-wise, and the Golden Globes were no exception. The “Abbott Elementary” co-star brought vibrant slay to the red carpet with an all-Black (and Brown) glam team and a sheer orange chiffon LaQuan Smith gown, styled by The Dame Effect. “I really wanted to wear a Black designer,” James said on the red carpet. “And yeah, orange,” she added. “Did you know they did the Pantone color of the year? It’s…
Faith & Reflection: Voices from the Black Church and Beyond I have Come Full Circle. March 27th is the 48th anniversary of the murder of my father Theodore Van Sluytman in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. An Easter Monday. My entire life from that time the age of 16 to this time now the age of 64 was, is, and will always be a connection to how word with a capital W and words with a lowercase w, infuse, inspire, and affect my life. I might even say infect my life. After being contacted by one of my father’s three murderers, almost…
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration Believe it or not, but your faves use makeup products that YOU have access to at your favorite beauty store. Therefore, you too can look like a fabulous superstar. As various accolades have been handed out to the Hollywood elite, there are several looks that have caught our eye from the red carpet to after parties; including one by an absolute onscreen QUEEN. Today’s Get The Look… is how to get Angela Bassett award season makeup using Danessa Myricks Beauty. Angela Bassett is one of those actresses that always looks timeless. And makeup…