By Dr. Kimberly F. Monroe From their epic losses spring the fruits of a solidarity that binds us,Human to human,Oppressed to oppressed “What is Palestine to the US?” by Mumia Abu Jamal “My sisters, you are so beautiful,” Ali Mohamed Jeddha greeted…
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Our world is at a crossroads, confronted by a convergence of crises that demand immediate and collective action. I believe, now more than ever, that we need a global reset—a fundamental rethinking and restructuring of our international systems to address the pressing…
Malcolm X once said in one of his fiery speeches “To have once been a criminal is no disgrace, to remain a criminal is the disgrace.” Who then takes the disgrace if you were never a criminal in the first place. This…
On Wednesday, September 18, a group of Black women pivotal to NASA’s achievements during the space race, known as the “Hidden Figures,” were celebrated in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill. Though befitting, it is sad that out of these…
This August, the inaugural International African Diaspora Dance Traditions Conference, IADDTC, debuted in the historic center of Salvador, Brazil. The conference united diaspora dancers of different backgrounds to experience history and connections through conversation and movement in alignment with the theme, “Honoring…
By Christopher Newman I am what God is And since God is African I am African. (“I am African” a haiku) As a doctoral student in the History Department at Howard University, I am often asked about my research, my area of…
The Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee USA (NAPAC-USA), an organization representing the African diaspora in the United States, is calling on its community to actively participate in the upcoming local, state, and national elections. With over 2.1 million African immigrants and a…
Vice President Kamala Harris has condemned the unjust Sonya Massey’s killing in her home on July 6 by a white police officer, and is “calling on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act” In the statement released on Tuesday,…
As Foreign Secretary, Lammy faces significant challenges. In his first trip to Poland, he aims to strengthen ties with Europe. He has expressed a focus on rebuilding ties with the European Union and prioritizing support for Ukraine. …
by Caresse Jackman My late grandmother always used to say, “Next to heaven, is Guyana!” It’s a phrase I loved hearing from her every time she shared those words. It showed me that while she was thousands of miles away in Atlanta,…
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