Amid Jamaica’s lush beaches and reggae rhythms my fight for survival began. I mourn the home I never had, the safe childhood, and the love without condition. But I also honor the strength my experiences forged within me. What happens when home…
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As the Trump administration pushes for sweeping changes to federal cultural institutions, those in the DMV areas should make sure to get out and appreciate the museum exhibits that are threatened. With a proposed slate of budget cuts and a renewed effort…
In Ijebu Ode, Nigeria, the vibrant colors, traditions and rhythms of the Ojude Oba festival tell a story far larger than the spectacle itself. Each year, families, tourists, business owners and cultural enthusiasts gather in celebration of Ijebu heritage, parading before the…
On Saturday, June 14, Washington, D.C., played host to a grand military parade celebrating the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday—a ceremony that coincided with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday and Flag Day. The event unfolded along Constitution Avenue from the Lincoln Memorial to…
Our new #EditorialCartoon series brings the headlines to life—because in this era, truth needs bold storytelling. We’re reimagining how news reaches you, blending creativity with clarity to inform and empower. Right now, Los Angeles is in crisis: sweeping ICE raids have led…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) faces a deepening crisis as of February 2025 as political instability, insurgencies, and humanitarian crises converge, especially in the east. Goma, an essential political and economic hub, has become the center of the ongoing conflict. Over…
American sprinter Noah Lyles has secured gold in the 100m final at the 2024 Paris Olympics, but not without stirring up reactions and controversy in the semifinal and final respectively. The 27-year-old won in one of the tightest 100m showdowns in Olympic…
Simone Biles opened the new month by reclaiming her all-around gymnastics title at the Paris Olympics as Team USA jumped from number 7 to 2 on the Olympics medal table winning 5 gold medals. Biles’ wins gives her her place as one…
In 2020, protesters claimed to have seen men remove cameras from the Lekki Toll gate in Lagos state where Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) once served as a governor. On October 20, 2020, many were later killed by the Nigerian Army at…
white women across America rallied to raise over $2 million in just two hours for Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, building on the momentum of previous successful fundraising efforts by diverse groups and cementing Harris's broad base of support.…
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