Today: September 19, 2024
Myanmar, a Southeast Asian country of over 100 ethnic groups bordering India, Bangladesh, China, Laos, and Thailand, has been gripped by escalating conflict and severe human rights abuses since the military’s coup in February 2021. At least 2,000 people have been displaced…
Former Brooklyn Park City Council member Wynfred Russell, formally launched his campaign for the Minnesota House of Representatives Saturday evening during an event in Osseo featuring former Brooklyn Park Mayor Lisa Jacobson. Mr. Russell, a nonprofit executive, is running to represent District…
A report from the McKinsey Institute has revealed a sobering reality – there is virtually nowhere in the United States where Black residents experience the same quality of life as their white neighbors. The study looked at a wide range of metrics…
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern that involves alternating between periods of eating and fasting. According to the Mayo Clinic, this form of fasting is often used to possibly treat health problems like obesity, asthma, strokes, diabetes, sleep apnea, or even as…
The Custodians of African Literature (COAL), in collaboration with the Avoidable Deaths Network and the University of Leicester launched the “Poets for Avoidable Deaths” campaign to spotlight the critical issue of preventable deaths caused by disasters and hazards in Sub-Saharan Africa and…
Uganda Constitutional Court on Wednesday stood firm on its decision to uphold one of the world’s harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, despite widespread international condemnation and the suspension of funding from global institutions. The law, known as the Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023, has faced widespread…
Louis Gossett Jr., the first Black man to win an Oscar for best supporting actor, for his iconic role in “An Officer and a Gentleman,” passed away at 87 on Friday. The actor’s family confirmed his death in a statement; “It is…
Namibia celebrates its 34th Independence Day on March 21st, marking its liberation from South Africa in 1990. Named after the ancient Namib Desert, Namibia marked another year of progress and growth, garnering heartfelt greetings from across the globe, including a notable message…
Today, Tunisia is adorned in vibrant colors as it commemorates its 68th Independence Day with national pride and fervor. The country, which gained independence from France on March 20th, 1956, usually celebrates this historic milestone with grand parades and dazzling fireworks displays.…
The Anita Chan Lai-ling Gallery at the Fringe Club in Hong Kong hosted the third Chinese Calligraphy Paintings exhibition from February 17-18, 2024 to promote global sustainability goals through art. Organized by the Chair of Community Education at the International Center for…
