Today: April 12, 2025
“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.”— Bob Marley Across continents, generations, and cultures, people of African descent share a struggle that transcends geography. In the face of persistent global inequities—marked by war, economic instability, and cultural…
Did you know that only 5 percent of American students who study abroad are Black? This startling statistic from the U.S. State Department highlights a glaring inequity in global education—one that leaves countless Black youth without the opportunity to connect with the…
The nationwide boycott of Target stores, launched on February 1, 2025, has garnered significant attention in response to the corporation’s decision to cut its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies. Activists and community leaders, particularly in Minnesota, are calling for a long-term…
By Janai Nelson In the span of just a week, President Trump has issued a deluge of executive orders—over thirty by most counts—launching sweeping attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and threatening the fundamental rights of all Americans. From…
By Geneva Greene and Mariana do Berimbau Memories of music traveled with my ancestors across the rugged seas from Africa to Brazil. The sound and instrument designs imprinted in their minds with images of freedom and family. I imagine that the memories…
Racism in the food system can be traced back to slavery in the Americas. The exploitation of Black labor established a powerful agricultural system that not only built the nation’s wealth but also perpetuated mistreatment, discrimination, and exploitation of people of color.…
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…
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…
Malcolm X once said in one of his fiery speeches “To have once been a criminal is no disgrace, to remain a criminal is the disgrace.” Who then takes the disgrace if you were never a criminal in the first place. This…
On Wednesday, September 18, a group of Black women pivotal to NASA’s achievements during the space race, known as the “Hidden Figures,” were celebrated in a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony on Capitol Hill. Though befitting, it is sad that out of these…
