Today: September 19, 2024
In a press briefing on September 18, U.S. Department of State officials Dr. Seth Center, Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging Technology, and Joy Basu, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs reviewed the US-Nigeria Global Inclusivity and AI: Africa…
Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o is set to debut her highly anticipated podcast, Mind Your Own, on September 19. This new storytelling series promises a unique exploration of the African diaspora, weaving together personal narratives and cultural insights from across the globe. Mind…
South African musician David Scott, known professionally as The Kiffness, has released a viral parody song titled “Eating the Cats” in response to Donald Trump’s controversial remarks during a recent presidential debate with Kamala Harris. The song, which incorporates Trump’s claim that…
From September 17 to November 7, the Mansion at Strathmore will host an art exhibit of African Diaspora culture. Titled “Art Flow(s): Perspectives from the African Diaspora,” this exhibit will explore the rich culture of African American, Caribbean, and African art and…
U.S. Marine Corps General Michael Langley, Commander of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), outlined a new strategy for military cooperation in Africa during a press briefing on Thursday, September 12. The briefing, held by the U.S. Department of State’s Africa Regional Media…
Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste recently disclosed that he has recorded “half of my next album” during his recent trip to Nigeria as Bill Gates‘ guest. The 37-year-old musician, hailing from Louisiana, joined Gates in Nigeria through the support of the Bill and…
American musician Jidenna Theodore Mobisson, known mostly by his first name, Jidenna, has articulated his words beautifully–as he does his lyrics–that Kamala Harris is a bridge of hope for the black Diaspora around the globe considering the influence of the U.S. The…
Though February is more popular for being the Black History Month and for African Heritage, September has been living up to its tag as the African Heritage Month since Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the proclamation on September 1. County Executive Angela D.…
Montgomery County, MD, Council Member Will Jawando shared his passionate opinion on why the African Diaspora must rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz. Jawando delivered his impassioned message during the African Diaspora for Harris mobilization call, alongside more…
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…
