Today: February 22, 2025
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 music world is mourning the loss of Irv Gotti, the influential producer and co-founder of Murder Inc. Records, who passed away on February 5, 2025, at the age of 54. Born Irving Lorenzo Jr. on June 26, 1970, in Queens, New…
Super Bowl LIX at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans was more than just a football championship; it was a cultural moment that extended beyond the gridiron. While the Philadelphia Eagles clinched a decisive 40-22 victory, Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show was arguably…
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards, held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, became a historic moment for music and culture. From Kendrick Lamar’s continued dominance in hip-hop to Doechii’s inspiring breakthrough and Beyoncé’s bold expansion into country music, the night highlighted…
The 2025 Grammys marked a monumental shift in the way the music industry recognizes and celebrates multicultural and Black talent. As the event unfolded, it was evident that the spotlight was not just on the glittering performances and star-studded red carpet but…
Washington, D.C. – In the wake of a tragic mid-air collision over the Potomac River that claimed the lives of 64 people, President Donald Trump addressed the nation, mourning the victims while also taking aim at the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) diversity…
By Emilie-Andrée Roumer Jabouin September 1964, my grandfather witnessed the massacres inflicted by the Tontons Macoutes militia in Jérémie, Haïti. The violent trauma impacted my family for years to come. When the Festival Quatre Chemins invited me to participate in a two-month…
The ladies of New York City are back at it again, serving up glitz, glam, and a fair bit of drama. Let’s just say: if you thought glam squads at birthday parties and unexpected plus-ones were outrageous, just wait until you hear…
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…
Chidimma Adetshina made history as she emerged as the 1st runner-up at the 73rd Miss Universe competition held in Mexico City in 2024 in a dazzling night of pure elegance. Competing against 130 contestants from around the globe, she shattered records as…
