While it is difficult to say how much of the royal family’s wealth is owed to the slave trade, the past links date back to the 16th century. By Tobi…
By Jonathan Cohn, HuffPost — The confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson have produced plenty of memorable moments. One that stuck with me came during a Ted Cruz monologue. And…
The World Happiness Report, now in its 10th year, is based on people’s own assessment of their happiness, as well as economic and social data. Researchers ranked the countries after analyzing data…
By Donovan Thomas, HUNS — Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick announced the largest real estate initiative in the school’s history on Wednesday with three new interdisciplinary centers being a…
“I think this partnership is something that can be beneficial to a great number of students and families,” said Hampton’s president. By TheGrio — Hampton University will extend a humanitarian…
By Rebecca Cohen and Armani Syed, Insider — Jamaica has begun the process to have Queen Elizabeth II removed as the country’s head of state, government sources told The Independent and Harper’s Bazaar….
(Washington, D.C.) — As the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair, the CROWN Act, Mayor Sylvester Turner (Houston, TX), president of the African…
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote opened the continent’s largest fertilizer plant this week as war in Ukraine cuts off supplies from Russia, threatening a global food crisis. By Stephanie Busari,…
Supporters Chant ‘Confirm KBJ’ in Rally Outside U.S. Supreme Court By Nyah Marshall, HUNS — People traveled as far away as Alaska to gather outside U.S. Supreme Court this morning…
Monday, March 21, 2022 — On this Women’s History Month Phenomenal Black Women Series edition of Vantage Point, host Dr. Ron Daniels aka The Professor is joined by Dr. Zienzi…
By Benjamin Cooper and Tony Jones, The Press Association — The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Caribbean tour faces further protests with Jamaican campaigners accusing the Queen and her predecessors…
Many have forgotten the lessons of the Cuban missile crisis and the perils of nuclear war. Let’s hope Joe Biden isn’t among them. By Jeet Heer, The Nation — On…