First-term congresswoman, Rep. Ilhan Omar draws ire, support for questioning US-Israel ties
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) should be the face of the American Dream. She is an immigrant, African, woman, Muslim and outspoken. But, … Keep Reading
Carnaval in Brazil: The most spectacular festival in the world | Photo story
Every year, 2 million people trek to Rio de Janeiro to participate in the largest carnival celebration in the world. … Keep Reading
Cultural imprints of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras | Photo story
On Tuesday, New Orleans celebrates another Mardi Gras. However, the festival is more than a day of welcomed over-indugence, it is full … Keep Reading
Heat and power restored at Brooklyn jail after almost a week
Activists, elected officials cry “inhumane” treatment for 1,600 inmates left to freeze for almost a week in New York jail. … Keep Reading
Economic justice was part of MLK’s religion | Think Piece
Economic justice was the last major crusade that the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. launched in the United States before his … Keep Reading
For some Christmas celebrants, the holiday season continues with Boxing Day
Caribbean islands once under British colonial authority have re-mixed an English tradition to became a cultural mainstay, generations later. … Keep Reading
FBI says TV personality, Lisa Durden was on hit list of mail package bomber Cesar Sayroc
Black woman commentator and Ark Republic contributor finds out that she was on the radar of Florida mail bombing suspect. … Keep Reading
Black liberation in relief aid: Social change for one group meant self-sustainability during a natural disaster
Black empowerment and social justice group spearheaded critical emergency rescue and relief efforts when they saw that aid missed communities that looked … Keep Reading
Mapping the Hurricane Trifecta
Traveling on the whirlwinds of tempestuous storms that left a path of carnage shows billions of dollars in damage and a long … Keep Reading
Ruminations on the (Black) womanist power of Aretha Franklin | Think Piece
“I never knew how much I loved her,” professed my friend when we lamented on the passing of Aretha Franklin. … Keep Reading