Today: May 13, 2025
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners holds up a haunting mirror to America’s unfinished history.America’s deepest scars are once again in full view, and Coogler’s vampire horror film Sinners refuses to let us look away. Set in 1932 Mississippi during Jim Crow, this isn’t just…
“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…
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…
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…
For years, my dog struggled with anxiety. The pacing, the whining, and the constant need for comfort were heartbreaking to watch. A once cheerful companion, my furry friend became withdrawn and skittish. Like many pet owners, I felt helpless. Then I discovered…
On January 15, 2025, Don Lemon—former CNN anchor joined Black and Brown media publishers and journalism institutions at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., for “Covering A Divided Nation: Lessons from Black and Brown Media,” organized by URL Media and the…
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…
As an ecosystem of Black and diverse-owned media owners, the Black Owned Media Equity and Sustainability Institute (BOMESI) stands united in our support and admiration for Vice President Kamala Harris, who ran an inspiring and powerful campaign. Harris’s journey to the ballot…
