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The Diaspora Ledger: Tracking Black Wealth. Telling Our Story. From Kano to the World: Aliko Dangote’s Billionaire Blueprint When Forbes released its most recent global billionaire rankings, one name continued to lead Africa’s list for the 13th consecutive year: Aliko Dangote, the Nigerian business titan whose cement empire has reshaped skylines across a continent. With […]

Arielle Kayabaga – MP for London West On April 28, voters in London West made history again — re-electing Arielle Kayabaga, the first African-born Black woman to ever sit in Canada’s Parliament. With her victory, Kayabaga not only returns to Ottawa but reclaims her place as one of the most prominent Black voices in Canadian […]

Greg Fergus – Canada’s First Black Speaker of the House When Greg Fergus became the first Black Speaker of the House of Commons in Canadian history in October 2023, it marked more than a personal milestone — it was a powerful moment for Black Canadians whose voices have too often been sidelined in national political […]

How Caribbean Carnival Fashion Is Reshaping Global Style In the Caribbean, fashion has always been a form of celebration — a bold, rhythmic expression of identity and liberation. But in recent years, Carnival couture has stepped beyond the parade route. The craftsmanship, creativity, and cultural symbolism behind festival fashion is influencing everything from Beyoncé’s tour […]

Linstead, Jamaica — The playoff push is alive and surging. On Sunday, April 27, Marcus Garvey FC, based in Linstead, secured a crucial road win with a 2–1 triumph over Cedar Grove ESC, keeping their playoff dreams alive in the final stretch of the St. Catherine Major League. This wasn’t just a win — it […]

Black maternal health in the Caribbean is facing a crisis—one that is costing lives. Despite medical advances, women across the region, especially in underserved communities, continue to face some of the highest maternal mortality rates in the Western Hemisphere. This week in Pulse Check: Black Health Weekly, we look at what’s fueling the crisis and […]

KINGSTON, JAMAICA – Jamaica Carnival is back and bigger than ever this year, set to unleash a wave of colour, rhythm, and revelry on Sunday, April 27. The highly anticipated Road March will transform Kingston into a high-energy spectacle as masqueraders, music trucks, and thousands of revelers hit the streets in a celebration of Caribbean […]

Greg Fergus – Canada’s First Black Speaker of the House When Greg Fergus became the first Black Speaker of the House of Commons in Canadian history in October 2023, it marked more than a personal milestone — it was a powerful moment for Black Canadians whose voices have too often been sidelined in national political […]

Welcome to “On the Reel: Black Film Focus,” Vision Newspaper’s brand-new weekly editorial spotlighting the latest films and TV series by and about the global Black community. Every Thursday, we bring you fresh releases, hidden gems, and must-watch titles redefining Black cinema and storytelling. As the spring release calendar heats up, a number of standout […]

Streaming Surge Lands RajahWild, Najeeriii, and Skeng in Top 5 JAMAICA — The new wave of dancehall has officially taken over. This week’s Vision Newspaper Top 15 Countdown, based on Spotify’s latest daily streaming figures from Jamaica, sees Valiant seize the top spot with his breakout 2025 anthem “Mad Out.” The gritty yet infectious banger […]