PAUD Calls on Black Leaders and Organizations to Oppose U.S. Push for Regime Change...
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NEW YORK, NY — The Pan African Unity Dialogue (PAUD) today called on leading African American elected officials, legacy civil rights...
‘Toxic rain’ warning from oil depot strikes amid ongoing Middle East war
Speaking to reporters in Geneva, UN Human Rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani raised concerns about the health and environmental impacts of Israeli and U.S. strikes attacks...
Humanitarian crisis ‘worsening’ in Afghanistan as war erupts in the Middle East
The conflict in the Middle East is adding further strain and instability to Afghanistan with commodity prices already rising in the “already fragile economy”,...
The White Privilege Predicament
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By Ben Jealous —
Last week I wrote about something my father, who is white, has said for years: when many white...
World News in Brief: Myanmar airstrikes worsen crisis, South Sudan fighting threatens Akobo, Afghan...
The warning came against the backdrop of reports of fresh airstrikes by the military on a trading junction in the central Magway region. According...
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The Rotunda Is Too Small for Rev. Jesse Jackson
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
America has rituals for the dead. We lower flags. We dim lights. We ask for moments of...
HOPE IS ALIVE! Rev. Dennis Dillon’s tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson
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By Rev. Dennis Dillon, Christian Times —
Despite his frailty even a few years ago, Rev. Jesse Jackson pressed his way...
As We Prepare to Lay Rev. Jackson to Rest, I’m Thinking About Words That...
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By Ben Jealous —
Across the country — from South Carolina to the South Side of Chicago — we are celebrating the...
The Historical Legacy of Black Women Writers
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Monday, March 9, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this Women’s History Month edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the...
Built on Black Women’s Backs
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By Dr. Julianne Malveaux —
Every March, Women’s History Month brings a familiar rhythm of celebration—panels, proclamations, and tributes to pioneers who...
Regarding Iran, Israel, the US and Existential Threats
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By Dr. Maulana Karenga —
Mad Max Trump and Thunderdome Netanyahu have taken the world to war again, offering us a pre-apocalyptic...
On day seven of Middle East war, no let-up in suffering
Seven days since Israeli and US bombing in Iran prompted ongoing counter-strikes across the Middle East, humanitarians confirmed massive upheaval in Lebanon, with hundreds...
Iran crisis: Schoolgirls killed, thousands displaced and aid compromised
UN human rights office spokesperson Ravina Shamdasani also recalled the horror of a strike on Saturday which reportedly killed and injured dozens of girls...
Andrea Stewart-Cousins — A Phenomenal Black Woman
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Monday, March 2, 2026 · 3:00 PM ET
In this edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” is joined...
Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO
The missiles reportedly destroyed a girl’s primary school in Minab, southern Iran, killing around 150 and wounding almost 100. Many students are believed to...
“All Boots on the Bridge” — Official Song of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee
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“All Boots on the Bridge” is the official song of the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee, performed by Faya Ora Rose Touré,...
Dr. Gail C. Christopher on recognizing Black history as the heart of America’s story
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation commemorates the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, Dr. Gail C. Christopher, a renowned thought leader...
The importance of Jesse Jackson’s legacy in US-Africa relations
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By Alexanderia Baker-Haidara, Semafor —
The passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson this month comes at an inflection point. Much of the modern...
Why the African Union Matters — and What If It Didn’t Exist?
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By Ulf Engel, The Conversation —
The African Union held its 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in...
Fears grow for ordinary Afghans after further clashes with Pakistan
Echoing the UN Secretary-General’s call for dialogue between Kabul and Islamabad, top Human Rights Council independent expert on Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, said that growing...
World News in Brief: Russian strikes on Ukraine condemned, migrant deaths update, devastating floods...
Briefing reporters in New York, UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said any strike against civilians anywhere – or any civilian buildings or other infrastructure is...
Concerns raised about ‘coercive’ repatriation of Burundian refugees from Tanzania
As of the end of November 2025, there were over 140,000 Burundian refugees in neighbouring Tanzania, who have fled over years of civil unrest...
Resistance and Transformation — The Live Free, Love Free Initiative
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In this Black History Month Edition of Vantage Point, Dr. Ron Daniels, aka “the Professor,” speaks with Pastor Michael McBride about...
