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Wallposters from the group “Se Acabaron las Promesas” placed in several cities in Puerto Rico informing citizens of the protest that took place on August 31. Photo from Jornada’s Facebook…

Sharpton Eulogizes George Curry:  ‘I Have Fought a Good Fight, I Have Finished My Course,  I Have Kept the Faith!’  Admonishes Black Press: ‘Keep Telling the Story!’ By Hazel Trice…

By Eisa Nefertari Ulen The movement to normalize breastfeeding in this country has generated positive results, but a racial gap in breastfeeding rates persists. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

By Adele M. Stan /  AlterNet   Photo Credit: screen shot / Fox NewsChannel Time was when one could sum up the connections of Donald J. Trump, Republican Party standard-bearer and King of…

Arusha Conference to establish a new African movement for Justice, Peace and Sustainable Development   A new initiative aimed at building a civil society platform on the continent gets underway…

By Jerry Brewer Usain Bolt poses after winning his third consecutive Olympic gold in the 100 meters. (Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) RIO DE JANEIRO — Gold spikes in his right hand, gold ring…

By Kim Brunhuber  Ana Oliveira and Fatima Pinhos look at pictures of their sons, both killed by police. (Kim Brunhuber/CBC)  Every week or so, Ana Oliveira and Fatima Pinho meet on…

By Joshua Holland Job seekers stand in line to attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. career fair held by the New York State Department of Labor. (Reuters / Lucas Jackson) If…