Today: November 18, 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…
Join AfroBeatsandWineFest for an unforgettable celebration of African culture. Sip and indulge in stylish wine-tasting, live performances and music from the best Afrobeat Djs! Event Title: Afrobeats & Wine Festival Time: 2pm EST Date: Sunday July 2nd Venue: The Bullpen, 1201 Half…
Many young adults and new college graduates are lacking in-depth lessons on budgeting and saving, which calls for an increased effort to promote financial literacy. For the past few years, Louisiana, Connecticut, and Michigan have all proposed financial literacy courses for high…
East Coast cities including DC, Delaware, and Philadelphia have declared code reds due to hazardous air quality triggered by smoke from Canadian wildfires. Health advisories urge vulnerable groups to stay indoors, while several schools have suspended outdoor activities amid the environmental crisis.…
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.…
