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Gender and Sexual Identity 22.05.2019

The struggle to stay relevant | The Man Project

If you’ve noticed, I haven’t written a column in a couple of weeks. I want to chalk it up to being busy with my freelance clients, but I’d be lying.

News & Current Affairs

May 22, 2019 Education & Healthcare/Highlights/Wealth Inequality

Billionaire’s gift wipes out Morehouse graduates’ student loan debt, points to a bubbling financial crisis for the college experience

The philanthropic act of billionaire investor, Robert F. Smith, CEO of Vista Equity Partners, gave the ultimate gift to Morehouse graduates—the promise … Keep Reading

May 20, 2019 Business & Technology/Highlights/Race and Ethnicity/Wealth Inequality

‘Disrupt This’ report says minority entrepreneurs can close the wealth gap

Wealth inequality, and in particular, the racial wealth gap grows with staggering numbers. A report released by Founders of Color (FOC) says … Keep Reading

May 17, 2019 Crime/Highlights/Politics & Social Justice

Texas cop profiled mentally ill Black woman months before he shot and killed her

Details of the shooting death of Pamela Turner show that she encountered police officer Juan Manuel Delacruz multiple times before the night … Keep Reading

May 15, 2019 Highlights/Politics & Social Justice

Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College prepare for ‘hate group’ protestors at graduation ceremonies

Westboro Baptist Church says that it will be protesting the graduation ceremonies of Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College on … Keep Reading

Testing out the new Google 3a XL for the day | Tech Talk

Published on May 20, 2019 in Business & Technology by Ark Republic News Desk

Google just rolled out the budget edition of its Pixel 3 XL smart phone, the 3a XL.

“I’m pregnant” yells Pamela Turner right before Baytown police officer tasers then shoots her to death

Published on May 16, 2019 in Crime/Politics & Social Justice by Ark Republic News Desk

After speaking to local activist, Kofi Taharka, of Houston’s National Black United Front, there are emerging facts about the recent police shooting of Pamela Turner.

Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College and Morehouse College prepare for ‘hate group’ protestors at graduation ceremonies

Published on May 15, 2019 in Highlights/Politics & Social Justice by Ark Republic News Desk

Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates stands with faculty members of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga., during the college's 126th Commencement ceremony on May 16, 2010. DoD photo by Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

Westboro Baptist Church says that it will be protesting the graduation ceremonies of Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College on Sunday, May 19, for its LGBTQ-friendly environment.

Hypertension is the top chronic disease, yet and still, remains a silent killer | Podcast

Published on May 13, 2019 in Health & Wellness by Duane Reed

Today’s topic is health, specifically looking at hypertension a common illness that silently impacts millions.

Nationwide bailout campaign raises money to bail out Black mothers

Published on May 11, 2019 in Politics & Social Justice by Ark Republic News Desk

This Mother’s Day, thousands of women will not spend it with their families because they cannot afford to pay their bail. For a third year, a national bail out initiative works to change that.

Iconic Los Angeles street renamed Obama Boulevard, institutes ‘President’s Row’

Published on May 10, 2019 in Ark Republic by Ark Republic News Desk

Los Angeles City Council held a ceremony for the city’s official renaming of Rodeo Road to Barack Obama Boulevard.

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro stays in power after failed coup attempt by Trump Administration-backed Juan Guaidó

Published on May 8, 2019 in Latin America/World Affairs by Ark Republic News Desk

The Trump Administration remains largely silent about the failed coup in Venezuela last week. After days of bloody battles and tense negotiations, the current president, Nicolás Maduro, remains in office.

US-China trade deal sours as Beijing team prepares to travel to US for continued talks

Published on May 8, 2019 in Market & Currency by Ark Republic News Desk

Months of trade negotiations took a downturn after China sent back edits to a 150-page draft that changed the terms of an agreement with the US.

Growing up with John Singleton: Remembering his first movie that paved the way for an innovative genre of inner city films | Think Piece

Published on May 6, 2019 in Entertainment & Sports/In Memoria by Kaia Niambi Shivers

Two weeks before turning 16, the movie “Boyz in the Hood,” released in theaters. Across the nation, more panic set in as Black youth piled into cineplexes in the middle of a hot summer.

Facebook announces ban of high-profile users: NOI’s Louis Farrakhan makes the list

Published on May 6, 2019 in Politics & Social Justice/Privacy & Surveillance by Ark Republic News Desk

Social media users show support for Nation of Islam leader and minister, Louis Farrakhan, after Facebook says he is banned for being an “extremist” and “dangerous.”

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