Today: April 17, 2026
On July 25, 2023, President Joe Biden honored Emmett Till and his mother by signing a proclamation that was dedicated to them both. The proclamation established a monument of Emmett Till and it will be protected by federal law enforcement and funded…
Step back in time to 1978 and join musician, activist, and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti at his farewell show in the Afrika Shrine nightclub at Olney Theatre in FELA!…
On Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023, President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, launched his first visit to Africa. Raisi was received by his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, and will continue on his visit to Uganda and Zimbabwe. This is Iran’s first presidential visit to…
Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based nonprofit, filed today a federal civil rights complaint against Harvard College with the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The lawyers drafted the complaint on behalf of 3 organizations, including the Chica…
Sunday July 2nd was a joyous occasion for Afrobeats fans and wine connoisseurs in the DMV, which marked the first ever Afrobeats and Wine Festival. The event took place at The Bullpen, a festival park next to the Washington Nationals baseball stadium…
The Supreme Court decided on June 29, 2023 that Harvard College and University of North Carolina violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment for conducting race-based admissions. Many consider this a strike down on the Affirmative Action plan and have…
Read the full special report and Chair’s summary of discussions at the Summit on a New Global Financing Pact called for by French President Emmanuel Macron, how does this summit fit into an international context marked by the cascading consequences of concurring…
The “Titan” submersible that went missing Sunday morning has imploded according to the United States Coast Guard. The five occupants are believed to have died in the tragic implosion. This information comes from the US Coast Guard who collaborated with the Canadian…
Discover the latest development in U.S.-Africa relations and updates on the establishment of the U.S. Diaspora Engagement Council, a crucial initiative aimed at fostering cooperation and understanding between African Americans and individuals on the African continent.…
Get the latest insights from senior U.S. government officials on the strategic importance of Africa and the ongoing commitment to partnership and cooperation in the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of African Affairs briefing.…
