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…
Today: April 15, 2025
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Since May, Bravo (BravoTV) has paused the Black-centered reality show Summer House: Martha’s Vineyard from moving into its third season. As the CEO of TANTV, a Black-owned media platform dedicated to highlighting diverse narratives within the African and Black multicultural diaspora, I…
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering figure on and off the court, has left a legendary legacy in the world, particularly in his homeland, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Beyond his celebrated NBA career, Mutombo’s legacy is defined by his profound commitment…
We are a global community in desperate need of collective security, yet we find ourselves embroiled in conflicts, both new and old, that have stolen resources, time, and—most tragically—innocent lives. The silence that has engulfed Sudan is unacceptable and may well be…
Ìbùkúnolúwa Dàda and Abolaji Omitogun At the ongoing week-long 79th United Nations General Assembly, an annual gathering of 193 countries for policy-making, deliberation, and representation on international matters according to Chapter IV of the UN Charter, Africa is pushing for permanent seats…
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…
Africa stands at a crossroads. Despite impressive economic growth in recent decades, the continent continues to grapple with persistent challenges of poverty, inequality, and political instability. This paradox highlights a crucial truth: economic gains alone are not enough to lift millions out…
Three years ago when Nneka Echikunwoke arrived at the Tokyo Olympics, she had to leave even before the show even started because Nigeria is listed among “high-risk” doping countries. Fast forward to the ongoing Olympics in Paris, she has won Silver for…
In 2020, protesters claimed to have seen men remove cameras from the Lekki Toll gate in Lagos state where Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT) once served as a governor. On October 20, 2020, many were later killed by the Nigerian Army at…
Angie Melissa González Chaverra In the late 2000s, I was with my mother and my sister at home in El Carmen de Atrato Chocó of Colombia, South America. My mother received a scary call from one of her friends. A military group…
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