South African Youth Activism, 1976–2026
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By R. Drew Smith — Publication information
Abstract
With the 1976 Soweto uprising serving as a point of departure for the current analysis,...
‘Peace remains only a promise’ for millions in eastern DR Congo, General Assembly hears
Against a backdrop of decades of violent insecurity and mass displacement in the resource-rich eastern region of the vast country – where a deadly...
Reflections and Opinions on 9/11 — Open Forum
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In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” hosts an Open Forum offering reflections and opinions on...
Resolving the U.S.-Provoked Crisis in Cuba with James Early
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In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with James Early, consultant on cultural democracy and...
UN agencies warn humanitarian system in Sudan ‘could collapse’
“We simply can’t turn our back on the people of Sudan when they need us most,” Director General of the UN migration agency (IOM)...
UN hails Libya election deal as Security Council urges Libyans to seize the moment
Key pointsLibya's rival political camps have agreed on new rules for running the elections commission and holding a vote within two yearsThe UN Security...
Ebola response in eastern DR Congo must include food aid, WFP says
As Ebola sweeps across the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ensuring families meet their basic food needs is crucial to halt the...
Human rights chief Türk renews call for end to spiralling Sudan war
Key pointsTürk calls for an immediate ceasefire and end to foreign involvementCivilians face growing attacks, including from long-range dronesSAF and RSF may have committed...
Gary, Indiana, Recovers After Weeks-Long Power Outage
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Gary Mayor Eddie Melton discusses the storm’s impact, the prolonged blackout and calls to strengthen the city’s electrical infrastructure.
Democracy Now! reports...
Ron Daniels on the 1972 Gary Convention and March on Washington
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Dr. Ron Daniels, President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century, joined Democracy Now! to reflect on the historic...
Dr. Ron Daniels’ “Dream” Speech for the March on Washington
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In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” asks, “What If I Spoke at This Year’s March...
National Urban League and the March on Washington
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In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with Marc Morial, President and CEO of the...
How Success Makes Leaders of Color Targets
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By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. —
Unless you have lived through it, it is easy to dismiss as racial paranoia the...
Resisting Trump’s Trampling on Lives, Laws and Futures
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
We and the world will always owe Haiti something special for its unique and singular contribution of...
First Call: Cuba Forum in Washington, D.C.
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Resolving the U.S. Provoked Crisis in Cuba — Normalizing Relations with Our Neighbor
A crucial national forum in conjunction with the 55th...
More health workers, stronger systems: Africa’s new ambitious goal
Key pointsThe new plan calls for coordinated investment to ensure countries have a skilled, motivated and adequately supported workforce capable of meeting Africa’s rapidly...
Achieving the Excellence Worthy of the Name Leader
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
It is in the month of Insurgent August that Nana Marcus Garvey came into being and started...
American men have been in crisis for generations. A remedy from 1879 offers hope.
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Working-class men of every color have been in crisis for generations. The way out is to come together, for the sake...
The Debt Is High. Who Will Pay?
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
The national debt has passed $40 trillion—that is $40,000,000,000,000, a number with more zeroes than most of...
How Baby Universe Was Born – Midwest Book Review
Source: https://www.midwestbookreview.com/lbw/aug_26.htm#Parenting
Children’s Bookwatch: August 2026James A. Cox, Editor-in-ChiefDiane Donovan, EditorMidwest Book Review278 Orchard Drive, Oregon, WI 53575
https://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/aug_26.htm#science
The...
Grenadians mobilize nationwide fundraising campaign in support of Cuba
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Churches, trade unions and community groups across Grenada, Carriacou and Petite Martinique have joined a citizen-led effort supporting humanitarian assistance for...
Congressional Black Caucus condemns SCOTUS ruling on mail-in ballots
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, August 24, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black...
Mpox: Children account for half of suspected cases in Guinea-Bissau
The seemingly minor outbreak represents a “major public health event” according to UN Children’s Fund UNICEF, as this is the first time mpox cases...
Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel’s Open Letters
Welcome to the Official Website of Dr. Nathanael-Israel Israel, The Discoverer of the Historic “Universe Turbulent Origin Formula”, The Standout Scientific Authority Who Accurately...
