Mali Marks 61st Independence Day From France
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Mali has marked its 61st anniversary of the country’s independence from France.
On Wednesday in Kati, near Bamako, a military...
Educator Uses Art To Showcase Journey Through Pandemic
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Photo: George GalbreathATLANTA, GA - Educators, like art teacher George Galbreath, whose art is shown above, continue to face decisions in...
Gambia: Oppressive Laws Remain Despite President’s Promises
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Photo: Amnesty InternationalDespite Gambian President Adama Barrow’s pledge to reform the country nearly five years ago, oppressive laws curtailing human rights...
Police Accountability Efforts Sabotaged As George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Negotiations Collapse
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(Washington, D.C.) — Bipartisan negotiations for a compromise on police reform broke down Wednesday, officially ending talks on the George Floyd...
“Promise Neighborhoods” To Get $40 Million From U.S. Dept. Of Ed
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The U.S. Department of Education today awarded over $40 million to the newest cohort of Promise Neighborhoods grantees across seven...
ACLU Condemns Biden Administration’s Deplorable Treatment of Haitian Migrants
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Photos: YouTubeTwitterWASHINGTON — In light of the inhumane treatment of Haitian migrants and asylum-seekers at the border, the American Civil Liberties...
Sudan Coup Attempt Has Failed, Government Says
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Sudan’s fragile political transition has been plunged into uncertainty after a reported coup attempt by soldiers loyal to the former...
Black Professor Tells Cruz Texas’ Voter ID Law Is Racist
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HBCU Student Rajah Caruth Has NASCAR Dreams
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HBCU student Rajah Caruth has NASCAR dreams.
It’s more than an hour before Rajah Caruth’s Wednesday morning world literature class, and...
Former Housekeeper Now Owner of 5-Star Luxury Hotel
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Meet Souadou Niang, a serial entrepreneur and the owner of Palms Luxury Boutique Hotel in Dakar, Senegal, who used to...
DR Congo President:“Promises Made To Africa” Need Materialization
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Cameroon Marks One Year Anniversary of Repression Crackdown
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Photos: Crisis GroupCameroon’s authorities should ensure accountability for their security forces’ crackdown on opposition leaders, supporters and peaceful protesters in September...
Sounds of Blackness: “Time For Reparations”
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Photo: Sounds of BlacknessThe Three-Time Grammy Award-Winning Sounds of Blackness is back with a groundbreaking new single - “TIME FOR REPARATIONS.”...
Texas: “March For Our Dignity” In Support Of Haitian Immigrants Taking Place Thursday
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Photos: TwitterThis Thursday, human rights advocates in El Paso will hold the “March for Our Dignity: Supporting Haitian Asylum Seekers and...
Bush, Warren Introduce Legislation To Protect Renters After SCOTUS Eviction Moratorium Decision
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Photos: YouTubeTwitterWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Cori Bush (MO-01), Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and Member of the House...
POP Announces Trenton March For Police Accountability, Social Economic Justice
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THE LONG MARCH FOR JUSTICE: March To Trenton For Police Accountability, Social Justice, And Economic Progress will take place on Monday,...
Mass Deportations Of Haitian Immigrants Is Inhumane And Heartless
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Photos: TwitterThe Biden Administration’s decision to dump thousands of Haitians upon a troubled battered Haiti over the next several weeks is...
Rwanda: Fair Trial Violations In Rusesabagina Verdict
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Photo: YouTubeCommenting after Paul Rusesabagina, a Rwandan opposition leader, was found guilty of terrorism and sentenced to 25 years in prison...
CARICOM Congratulates Belize On 40th Anniversary of Independence
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Photo: TwitterThe Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has congratulated Belize on its 40th Anniversary of Independence, which it celebrates on Tuesday 21 September...
Marian Wright Edelman To Receive The 2022 Moynihan Prize By AAPSS
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Photos: YouTubePHILADELPHIA, Pa. (September 21, 2021) – The American Academy of Political and Social Science (AAPSS) will award the 2022 Daniel...
The Battle Over Global Food and Agriculture Governance
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Photos: YouTubeTwitterOakland, CA — The Food Systems Summit, hosted by the United Nations, has been reduced to a day-long virtual event...
Proposed South Queens Redistricting Plans Step In Right Direction
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Photos: TwitterAlbert BaldeoWith the release of proposed legislative district maps on September 15th, the New York State Independent Redistricting Commission demonstrated...
African Betrayal: In Guinea President Conde Not the Military Was the Problem
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Ousted Guinea president Conde. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Harold AcemahGuinea has been in the news lately because of a military coup d’etat which took...
Time Is Running Out To Protect Voting Rights
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Photo: YouTubeTime is running out to protect the right to vote in 2022 and beyond.Republican-controlled state legislatures have imposed new voting...
