Today: November 22, 2024
In a 234-188 vote on Tuesday night, the House of Representatives passed a GOP-led measure to officially reprimand Representative Rashida Tlaib. The move came after Rep. Rich McCormick, a Republican from Georgia, introduced the censure, alleging that Tlaib had spread what he…
Amid escalating tensions in the Israel-Palestine conflict, thousands of individuals have begun expressing their support for Palestine as on-the-ground news sources have spoken out about the tragic conditions facing Palestinian people. Nationwide demonstrations have taken place, with one notable gathering in Washington…
Written by: Keyshawn Bellamy On October 7, 2023, South African DJ Black Coffee became the first African artist to headline Madison Square Garden and sell out the iconic venue. This historic achievement is a testament to Black Coffee’s talent, hard work, and…
Simone Biles added another impressive chapter to her already extraordinary career by winning her 20th world championship gold medal at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Antwerp, Belgium. The 26-year-old, who recently returned to gymnastics after a two-year mental health hiatus, played…
On Saturday, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a conservative group's request to temporarily block a Black-owned venture capitalist firm from awarding grants exclusively to Black women entrepreneurs. In a tight 2-1 decision, judges approved the motion for an injunction…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken launched the Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, a worldwide effort to elevate music as a diplomatic tool to promote peace and democracy and support the United States’ broader foreign policy goals. The Initiative aims to leverage…
Today, President Biden is announcing the inaugural members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. The establishment of this Council was a significant commitment announced by Vice President Harris on behalf of the Biden-Harris Administration during…
Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, South Africa's inaugural democratically elected President, has died of cancer at the age of 43. A spokesperson for the Mandela family confirmed that she passed away on Monday evening surrounded by friends and family.…
The pioneering venture capital firm, Fearless Fund, is on a mission to revolutionize the landscape of venture capital funding for women of color-led startups. Co-founded by Arian Simone and Ayana K. Parsons, the firm has been instrumental in narrowing the funding gap…
Last night, the First Lady hosted the International Medal of Arts Ceremony at the White House. The Medal of Arts was created in 2012 by Art in Embassies in partnership with the Secretary of State to highlight exemplary artists whose work is…
