The conversation between lawyer and political activist Adeshola Mos-Shogbamimu and her daughter shines a light on a struggle familiar to many young, first-time voters.…
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Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black labor established a powerful agricultural system that not only built the nation’s wealth but also perpetuated mistreatment, discrimination, and exploitation of people of color.…
A recent study has revealed alarming racial disparities in cesarean section (C-section) rates, indicating that Black women are significantly more likely to undergo unnecessary C-sections compared to their white counterparts. This research, which analyzed nearly one million births across 68 hospitals in…
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…
Amid a landmark gathering that showcased the unity and influence of the African diaspora, Bozoma Saint John—a renowned marketing executive and first-generation American of Ghanaian descent—rallies African Diasporans behind Kamala Harris’s 2024 Bid. Emphasizing personal connection, strategic mobilization, and the power of…
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced that the city will honor Rebecca Cheptegei, the late Ugandan Olympic marathon runner, by naming a sports venue after her. The 33-year former world champion, who had finished 44th in the marathon at the recent Paris…
In a moment that will resonate through American political history, Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage at the Democratic National Convention to accept her party’s nomination for President of the United States. This landmark event marks her as the first woman…
Dr. Shirley Yeung M.C.’s eco-art exhibitions at SYART Gallery in 2023 and 2024 have made a significant impact on both environmental awareness and the local community. Her vivid paintings depicting nature’s beauty and fragility have resonated deeply with viewers, inspiring them to…
Angela Alsobrooks – People like me, with stories like mine, do not usually make it to the United States Senate. But they should. I am the proud granddaughter of a housekeeper, Sarah Daisy, who raised her three children in a one-bedroom apartment.…
When 24-year-old Thembi Seete, better known by her stage name Uncle Waffles, took the stage at the Brooklyn Mirage this past weekend, she made history as the first Black woman to headline the iconic New York venue. Having received accolades and riding…
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