Today: October 16, 2024
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made a passionate appeal for diplomacy and peaceful resolution in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Palestine conflict at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Drawing from South Africa’s own history of overcoming…
June Benjamin ESQ (@June_Oshun) Born in Liberia and later navigating life as a refugee in America, I’ve had a unique vantage point on power dynamics—both in post-colonial Africa and Black America context. Liberia, once viewed as a land of hope for Black…
Lupita Nyong’o has been officially announced as the newest Chanel ambassador, a significant milestone for both the actress and the renowned French fashion house. This collaboration highlights Nyong’o’s longstanding connection with Chanel, having been a loyal friend of the brand for over…
Washington, DC, has been awarded a $49.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education aimed at enhancing student literacy outcomes. Announced by Mayor Muriel Bowser in the second week of the National Book Month, this five-year Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD)…
African descendants in the Americas who can trace their ancestry to the Republic of Benin are now eligible for the country’s citizenship. This move is in acknowledging the nation’s complex legacy in the transatlantic slave trade and reconnecting descendants of enslaved Africans…
During the National Book Month Celebration ceremony at Stanton Elementary School, Mayor Muriel Bowser named Jazzmyne Townsend the 2025 DC Teacher of the Year. Joined by Interim State Superintendent Dr. Antoinette S. Mitchell and DCPS Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee, Townsend received the…
In a decade, Washington, D.C. has invested more than $1.5 Billion in affordable housing leading to over 15,000 units completed. This statistics is according to a report titled “Protecting Affordable Housing” delivered by Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson…
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering figure on and off the court, has left a legendary legacy in the world, particularly in his homeland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Beyond his celebrated NBA career, Mutombo’s legacy is defined by his profound commitment…
Our world is at a crossroads, confronted by a convergence of crises that demand immediate and collective action. I believe, now more than ever, that we need a global reset—a fundamental rethinking and restructuring of our international systems to address the pressing…
Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda and Abolaji Omitogun At the ongoing week-long 79th United Nations General Assembly, an annual gathering of 193 countries for policy-making, deliberation, and representation on international matters according to Chapter IV of the UN Charter, Africa is pushing for permanent seats…
