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,…
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,…
The first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, hosted by CNN in Atlanta, saw President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump face off in a 90-minute exchange that highlighted stark contrasts between the two candidates. While the debate covered a…
On June 25, the D.C. Council granted final approval to the city’s fiscal 2025 budget, which includes a provision for funding a study on reparations for Black residents. This budget now awaits Mayor Muriel Bowser’s signature and must pass a Congressional review…
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported a shooting incident on the night of June 24 in Northwest D.C. that left two people injured. The victims, a man and a woman, arrived at a local hospital on their own around 11:25 p.m., prompting…
Remembering Alhaji Alieu Dausy Wurie and Haja Isatu Wurie, who were pillars in their local African immigrant & Diaspora community.…
Young Kenyan Diaspora joins protest against Finance Bill with demonstrations in front of Kenyan embassy in Washington D.C.…
From Harvard to Hall of Fame: The Trailblazing CMO shatters glass ceiling, emphasizes the importance of representation in leadership in Forbes CMO recognition.…
From June 8 –10, Dr Shirley Yeung convened the “SDG Acceleration Exhibition with Environmental Paint and Environmental Board in Chinese Calligraphy Techniques and Yoga Pose” project with support from the International Centre for Environmental Education and Community Development (ICENEDEV), UN Global Compact in Beijing,…
Juneteenth's federal status rings hollow amid government inaction on systemic racism, and corporate commercialization. Honest discussions on racial injustice are needed over hollow celebrations as we fail to uphold Juneteenth’s ideals of true freedom and equity.…
Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to pardon 175,000 individuals with cannabis-related convictions in Maryland. This unprecedented move aims to rectify the social and economic injustices caused by past marijuana criminalization, particularly affecting communities of color.…