By Elizabeth Hinds-Hueglin, David Mitterauer, and Patrick Kinghan (Special to BHN) https://youtu.be/ZBDvF9DCq9c Afua Cooper speaks about ‘A Black People’s History of Canada.’ As research associates on the Black Londoners Project at Western University,  Elizabeth Hinds-Hueglin, David Mitterauer, and Patrick Kinghan are finding historical clues about people like Aurelia Jones and exploring the Black history of...

By Nicolas Forsans The US military started airlifting embassy staff out of Haiti overnight as the Caribbean island descends further into chaos. Rival gangs have joined forces to overrun the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in an attempt to force the resignation of the acting president, Ariel Henry. The gang leader behind the violence, Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier,...

By William Nash (Special to BHN) https://youtu.be/hhKNjTb6U1Y Professor William Nash researches and teaches Black culture and country music, and hopes that Beyoncé’s huge profile will change the terms of this debate. On Super Bowl Sunday, Beyoncé released two country songs – “16 Carriages” and “Texas Hold ‘Em” – that elicited a mix of admiration and...

By Pedi Obani Across domestic courts in Africa, climate cases have been decided in South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya, with some cases pending in Uganda. However, climate litigation is still fairly new. Climate lawsuits are an important way to access justice. This is particularly true for African women because, as research has shown, climate change...

By Wandile Sihlobo South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire Southern Africa maize supply chain at risk, with Zambia and South Africa hard hit by heatwaves and dryness. The neighboring small producers such as Zimbabwe,...

By Black Headline News In this episode of BHN Talk Radio Show with Cheryl Smith, Julia Ann Dudley Najieb and Brigitte Jones, the news publishers review the previous primary election outcomes and the “Super-Tuesday” primary elections happening in 18 states while they are broadcasting live during this show. Smith reviews the latest Texas primary election...

By Camisha Sibblis (Special to BHN) Canadian courts are increasingly applying Impact of Race and Culture Assessment reports (IRCAs), otherwise known as Enhanced Pre-Sentence Reports, when sentencing offenders. IRCA reports help sentencing judges better understand how systemic racism has influenced and even limited the offender’s life choices and trajectory. Their use has been much debated...