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Government & Policy 13.12.2019

House Judiciary Committee votes in favor to pass articles of impeachment | Peach is the New Orange

Following 14 hours of contentious debate on Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to approve the articles of impeachment against President Trump, on Friday morning.

The Light Series

December 12, 2019 Highlights/The Light Series

Percussionist and deejay, Phae became an event aficionado as an answer for struggling artists | The Light Series

Gig-after-gig, Jazmyn “Phae” Whyte grew tired of the hard grind to make ends meet. So she decided to curate events to empower … Keep Reading

December 11, 2019 Highlights/The Light Series

A beautiful birthing experience shed clarity on Monique Cowan’s purpose as a doula | The Light Series

Motherhood is sacred and the work of Monique Cowan, a doula, ensures that it remains that way. Focusing her practice to help … Keep Reading

December 11, 2019 Highlights/The Light Series

Slc’s Sacred Gemz: Adorning our ‘Already Beautiful’ existence | The Light Series

As creative beings, there is always the need to interpret the world as we see, hear, feel, and live it. So, how … Keep Reading

December 10, 2019 Highlights/The Light Series

Returning to Chicago from Africa, Safia Rashid decided to feed her people literally, so she launched an urban farm on the Southside | The Light Series

Living in Ghana, West Africa, was transformative for Safia Rashid and her family. When they returned to the US to live in … Keep Reading

China embraces cryptography for 2020

Published on November 18, 2019 in Currency by Duane Reed

Becoming the first nation to pass a crypto-law, China prepares for a new regulatory framework to implement throughout the country.

‘Harriet’ reignites hard conversations on representation, Blackness and memory

Published on November 17, 2019 in Ark Weekender/Arts & Culture by Kaia Niambi Shivers

‘Harriet’ narrates the life of an important African American historical figure, but draws polarized reception by Black audiences.

Congressional impeachment proceedings move to the next phase of investigations by going live this week | ‘Orange is the New Peach’ Trump Impeachment series

Published on November 13, 2019 in Politics & Social Justice by Ark Republic News Desk

Introducing a temporary series, Orange is the New Peach, the Ark Republic news desk will provide regular updates on the impeachment proceedings against US President Donald Trump.

Nevada leading the way in Tokenization with initiative focusing on cannabis industry

Published on November 12, 2019 in Cannabis/Currency by Duane Reed

The marijuana industry was one of the last bastions of networks where cash found solace. Ironically, cannabis moves forward as the first enterprise to employ digital tokenization. However, this is not a fairy tale story, but one forged out of necessity.

‘We like to pawty’: A costumed yappy hour for canines provides holistic pet care tips on CBD

Published on November 12, 2019 in Cannabis by Ark Republic News Desk

The CBD industry taps into the well-being of canines by expanding a sector focusing in cannabidiol products for pet care.

Democrats take home critical victories, Republicans hold onto key offices in off-year elections

Published on November 6, 2019 in Politics & Social Justice by Ark Republic News Desk

Off year elections show big wins on both sides, and a historical win for a third party.

Cannabis + Crypto = Currency

Published on November 4, 2019 in Cannabis/Currency by Duane Reed

Today, 47 states have legalized cannabis in some form or another. The problem is that federal laws still categorize marijuana as a schedule 1 drug or an illegal substance. In turn, cannabis businesses cannot bank at FDIC insured banks.

Post-Halloween, Indigenous cultures show how they retained traditions to honor the dead

Published on November 3, 2019 in Ark Weekender by Kaia Niambi Shivers

Aztecan ritual in Los Angeles at Día de los Muertos festival on Olvera Street.
Fet Gede 2019 in New York City's Socrates Park. Photo credit: Haitian Times
Women in Port-au-Prince go to altar of Baron Samedi
Marie Leveau's tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Ancestral altar for Día de los Muertos

This weekend, three distinct cultures celebrate the life by paying homage to those who came before them. In Los Angeles, Louisiana and New York City, indigenous cultures that have survived colonialism, conquistadors, and slavery are still standing, even though they had to practice of form of syncretism, or blending to keep their spirituality

Jazz-soul group, Ranky Tanky keeps Gullah roots at the center of music

Published on November 2, 2019 in Ark Weekender/Arts & Culture by Kaia Niambi Shivers

Pulling from a culture that sits at the center of American music, Ranky Tanky, a quintet from Charleston, South Carolina, pays homage to the Gullah tradition and ways in their songs.

11-Day strike ends: Chicago Teachers Union reaches agreement with the City

Published on November 1, 2019 in Education & Healthcare by Ark Republic News Desk

After months of contentious bargaining followed by an 11-day strike, the Chicago Teachers Union agreed to a tentative five-year contract and five days compensation for missed days during their work stoppage.

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