By Dr. Kimberly F. Monroe From their epic losses spring the fruits of a solidarity that binds us,Human to human,Oppressed to oppressed “What is Palestine to the US?” by Mumia Abu Jamal “My sisters, you are so beautiful,” Ali Mohamed Jeddha greeted…
Today: October 31, 2024
Opinion
In an era of instant communication, the prolonged absence of a nation’s leader can spark a wildfire of speculation. Cameroon finds itself at the center of such a storm, as 91-year-old President Paul Biya’s month-long public absence following a visit to China…
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…
Since May, Bravo (BravoTV) has paused the Black-centered reality show Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard from moving into its third season. As the CEO of TANTV, a Black-owned media platform dedicated to highlighting diverse narratives within the African and Black multicultural diaspora, I…
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…
We are a global community in desperate need of collective security, yet we find ourselves embroiled in conflicts, both new and old, that have stolen resources, time, and—most tragically—innocent lives. The silence that has engulfed Sudan is unacceptable and may well be…
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…
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…
Vindictive Vile Villain Violate Voters Vision Rep. Jasmine Crockett delivered a message that resonated well beyond the confines of the Democratic National Committee event. Her speech was more than just an enthusiastic endorsement of Kamala Harris; it was an eloquent reminder of…
by Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda & Mia Boykin On June 11, I honored the memory of Emmett Till who died during Jim Crow with a story after Rep Byron Donalds romanticized the era while representing ex-President Donald Trump at a a presidential campaign in…
