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    That day Eartha Kitt shut down the White House luncheon — By David Love

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). When the President asks you a question, either say what people want to hear or you speak the truth. By David Love,...

    In Disruption, Go Back to Our Roots

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — It has not yet been sixty days, but in two scant months the 47th President has upended...

    They cannot rob us of our history and our place in America’s story

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ben Jealous —  My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit...

    Japan Pledges USD 55 Million in Support of IOM’s Operations in 33 Countries

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Tokyo, 12 March 2025 – The Government of Japan has allocated USD 55 million to support a wide range of operations...

    Citizen And Patriotic Migration (Jem-Cameroon): An All-Round Commitment In Favor Of Young Cameroonians

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Douala - The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth and Civic Education (MINJEC), organized an important...

    Vantage Point: The Blood on the Bridge

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). March 10, 2025Women’s History Month Edition of Vantage Point An open forum with commentary by The Professor, Dr. Ron Daniels. Focus: “The...

    Over 180 Migrants Feared Dead After Shipwrecks Off Yemen’s Coast

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Yemen/ Geneva, 7 March 2025 – Two boats carrying over 180 migrants capsized off the coast of Yemen’s Dhubab district in...

    Nearly 750,000 Displaced Syrians Have Returned to Their Places of Origin, New IOM Data...

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Damascus/ Geneva, 7 March 2025 – A new report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) shows that almost 750,000 internally...

    The Tariff Wars Affect Everyone, Especially the Low Income

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — Because I lack a degree in psychology or pathology, I cannot speculate about the motives of the...

    Letting Coal Die Will Save Both Lives and Money and Create Jobs (In Coal...

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ben Jealous —  Note to every American: Keeping coal plants open – never mind bringing more online – kills people. And closing...

    DHL Group and IOM Forge Global Partnership to Enhance Lifesaving, Humanitarian Logistics 

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Geneva/Bonn, 26 February 2025 – DHL Group, the world’s leading logistics company, and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) today announced...

    Reparation Information Thought Series – Staying Strong During Political Turmoil

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Watch this video of the Reparation Information Thought Series: Staying Strong in the Fight for Reparations During Political Turmoil, co-hosted by...

    Cross-Border Trade and Economic Immigration In Central Africa

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Yaoundé — On February 25,2025, The International Relations Institute of Cameroon (IRIC) hosted a workshop on Migration and Trade, organized by...

    IOM and IHP Expand Humanitarian Hub in Chad to Aid 220,000 Amid Sudan Crisis

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Farchana/ Geneva, 5 March 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the International Humanitarian Partnership (IHP) completed this week...

    Bridging Health and Heritage: IOM’s Impact at Zambia’s Ncwala Ceremony

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Chipata - Zambia, a nation at the heart of Southern Africa, is a crossroads for countless migrants seeking hope and safety. The...

    Washington Informer article cites rising overdose deaths in Black communities

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Expanding access, breaking stigma: Tracie Gardner and Daliah Heller highlight rising overdose deaths in Black communities and the urgent need for...

    What Is The Difference Between ICE and Police?

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Understanding the roles of ICE and the NYPD can help immigrants better protect their rights. Overview: Documented reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs...

    You’re Fired. — By Ben Jealous

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ben Jealous —  It was February 14. But what nearly 400 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees got that day were not...

    Honoring Malcolm X’s Mother – Louise Little Memorial

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Video by Grenada Broadcasting Network (GBN) This video features Grenadian news coverage of IBW’s recent delegation visit to Grenada, underscoring our ongoing...

    IBW’s Pilgrimage of History and Hope to Grenada

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Vantage Point VignetteComments and Commentary by Dr. Ron Daniels I have just returned from Grenada along with my Executive Assistant Paulann Paterson....

    Selma, The Significance of the Blood on the Bridge

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). February 17, 2025 Back History Month Edition of Vantage Point The Professor, Dr. Ron Daniels, is joined by special guest Atty. Faya...

    IOM launches Islamic Philanthropy Fund to Aid Displaced Communities

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Riyadh, 25 February 2025 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) today launched its Islamic Philanthropy Fund, a new initiative that...

    Justice for Marcus Garvey: The Way Forward

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Date and time Wednesday, February 26 · 6 – 8pm EST Location Howard University School of Law2900 Van Ness Street Northwest Damon J. Keith...

    America has a history of taking over Black towns — By David Love

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). The attempted state takeover of a Mason, Tenn. town is a reminder that America has a long history of taking over...