Today: November 22, 2024
On July 25, 2023, President Joe Biden honored Emmett Till and his mother by signing a proclamation that was dedicated to them both. The proclamation established a monument of Emmett Till and it will be protected by federal law enforcement and funded…
South African athlete Caster Semenya succeeded in her lawsuit at the European Court of Human Rights against the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Her personal story led to a controversy about whether the hormone rules in sport are for fairness or…
On Wednesday, Jul 12, 2023, President of Iran, Ebrahim Raisi, launched his first visit to Africa. Raisi was received by his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto, and will continue on his visit to Uganda and Zimbabwe. This is Iran’s first presidential visit to…
Lawyers for Civil Rights, a Boston-based nonprofit, filed today a federal civil rights complaint against Harvard College with the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Office for Civil Rights (OCR). The lawyers drafted the complaint on behalf of 3 organizations, including the Chica…
Sunday July 2nd was a joyous occasion for Afrobeats fans and wine connoisseurs in the DMV, which marked the first ever Afrobeats and Wine Festival. The event took place at The Bullpen, a festival park next to the Washington Nationals baseball stadium…
The Supreme Court decided on June 29, 2023 that Harvard College and University of North Carolina violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment for conducting race-based admissions. Many consider this a strike down on the Affirmative Action plan and have…
The “Titan” submersible that went missing Sunday morning has imploded according to the United States Coast Guard. The five occupants are believed to have died in the tragic implosion. This information comes from the US Coast Guard who collaborated with the Canadian…
In a pivotal 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court sided with black Alabama voters in the Allen v. Milligan case, stating that Alabama's state government had violated the Voting Rights Act through gerrymandering. This decision mandates a redrawing of Alabama's congressional district map…
Yemi Mobolade, an immigrant from Nigeria, defied the odds and made history as the first black mayor of Colorado Springs. His victory in the fiercely contested election highlights a shift in the political landscape and represents a triumph for diversity and inclusivity.…
Rock 'n' Roll legend Tina Turner, known as the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," has passed away at the age of 83 after a long illness. Her powerful vocals and electrifying performances made her an iconic figure in the music industry, leaving…
