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When ADDI Connects Every Dot: A 2035 Snapshot of Pan-African Prosperity

Date: 16 June 2022 For years the African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI)—founded by Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao—has been described as a “big-tent” movement capable of convening presidents, pastors, venture capitalists, and village chiefs. Imagine that tent expanding until every initiative we’ve

How Wakanda Could Use Right-of-First-Refusal to Channel Contracts to the Diaspora: A Hypothetical $12 Million HVAC Deal

Editor’s note: Everything in this article is an illustrative scenario. There is no signed contract, no official tender notice, and no real company called Seven Stars Mechanical Group operating in Wakanda. All figures, timelines, and participants are projections created to

Clyburn on 10th Anniversary of Mother Emanuel AME Church Shooting in Charleston

WATCH HERE CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-06) released the following video on X, paying tribute to the 10th anniversary of the shooting that took place at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina on June 17, 2015. “Over 6

Joy as Resistance: Reclaiming Juneteenth in a Time of Backlash

Juneteenth, America’s newest federal holiday, was meant to symbolize a national reckoning with history and a celebration of freedom when President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan legislation into law in 2021. Yet, just a few years later, we find Juneteenth

For the First Time in its 116 Year History, the NAACP Won’t invite the Sitting President to Their Annual Convention

Citing Trump’s “attacking our democracy,” the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will not invite President Donald Trump to its national convention this year. The decision marks the first time that America’s oldest civil rights organization will

Israel and Iran! Will there be U.S. involvement?

President Trump has not conferred with Congress on his plans regarding possible next moves in the Israel-Iran conflict. Meanwhile, Virginia Democratic Senator Tim Kaine has introduced a bill narrowing President Trump’s war powers as the Middle East strikes escalate. Yesterday,

Trump Parade and Dictator Fantasies Spark U.S. Protests, Leaked Recordings Add Fire

Donald Trump’s extravagant $134 million birthday and military parade through Washington, D.C., drew outrage across the country and prompted massive counterprotests under the banner “No Kings Day.” The president’s show of force was widely viewed as self-congratulatory and authoritarian, sparking

Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests Push Back on Trump’s Parade, Policies, and Power

From Bethesda, Maryland, to Atlanta, Georgia, across New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Denver, and more than 2,000 other cities and towns nationwide, tens of thousands of Americans turned out Saturday in unified protest Donald Trump’s military parade, his 79th birthday,

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Releases New Comic Book Series

Being first isn’t something new to this fraternity. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has announced the release of Issue 1 of its groundbreaking comic book series, The Men of Distinction–Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. According to the fraternity, the project

American Baptist College President Retiring After Nashville HBCU’s 100th Anniversary

In North Nashville, an historic college celebrates a major milestone with its 100th anniversary. A quarter of American Baptist College’s legacy had Dr. Forrest Harris, Sr. at the helm. He’s now readying for retirement in June after 25 years as

There’s a New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s. Here’s Everything You Need to Know About It.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently cleared a blood test that detects signs of Alzheimer’s disease in the brain, according to multiple studies. This is the first-ever blood test available for this common form of dementia. Here’s how the new

Iranian Strike Hits Israel’s Most Important Scientific Centre. What Do We Know About the Weizmann Institute?

In a dangerous development in the mutual escalation between Iran and Israel, an Iranian missile hit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, at dawn on Sunday. The Weizmann Institute is one of the most important scientific

Nation of Immigrants and a Nation of Laws: Obama Speaks Out About Immigration

Former President Barack Obama took to social media on Sunday to address immigration as protests against President Donald Trump’s overhaul of immigration and sweeping ICE raids continue to grip the nation. Obama drew attention to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

Amazon Welcomes North Carolina Emergency Management Officials to Garner Fulfillment Center

Amazon is renewing its partnership with the North Carolina Emergency Management Department. NCEM officials were given a tour of Amazon’s Ganer fulfillment center on Wednesday, where a $20,000 donation was presented by Amazon to the North Carolina Community Foundation’s Hurricane

Dodgers Tried to Stop Spanish Version of US National Anthem Before SF Giants Game

On the same day as nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and as Los Angeles continues to see massive protests against sweeping immigration raids from Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Dodgers attempted to stop a Spanish version of the U.S. national anthem from being

Black Press Redefines Equity Goals, Introduces MAO to Replace DEI

Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association (NNPA), is calling for a major shift in how Black America and its allies frame the ongoing pursuit of equality. In a new push led

In Unprecedented Move, Member of Congress Charged with “Forcibly Impeding” ICE Officials in Latest Escalation by Trump Administration

New Jersey Congresswoman LaMonica McIver was indicted on the evening of June 10 on federal charges. Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced the rare indictment of a member of Congress involving DHS officials on the Elon Musk-owned

Critics Question 2024 Results as Musk Tactics Surface

Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024 has reignited questions about election integrity, particularly after his remarks thanking Elon Musk for what he called a “landslide” win in Pennsylvania. “He knows those computers better than anybody… all those

Household Debt Reaches $18.2 Trillion as Student Loan Delinquencies Trigger Credit Score Plunge

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s latest Quarterly Report on Household Debt and Credit reveals a sharp rise in total household debt, reaching $18.20 trillion in the first quarter of 2025. While some categories of debt, such as credit card

Trump’s Use of Military Force In L.A. Cast Shadow Over 25th BET Awards Ceremony

The BET Awards celebrated 25 years of Black culture, music, and activism on Monday night with a show that blended celebrity moments, sharp humor and pointed political commentary. From the stage of the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, artists used

Trump’s $143M Parade Met with Coast-to-Coast Rebellion

In one of the most outlandish displays of ego and perhaps the most expensive show of arrogance in American history, Donald Trump’s estimated $143 million birthday, and military parade will roll through downtown Washington, D.C., on Saturday, June 14. The

Cuba’s Top Diplomat to U.S.: Blockade Hurts Black Americans and Cubans Alike

Cuba’s Deputy Director of U.S. Affairs Johana Tablada offered a sobering but impassioned critique of current U.S. policy toward Cuba during an exclusive interview in Washington, D.C., where she called on Americans—especially African Americans—to pay closer attention to the consequences

Force Escalation and 45 LA Arrests

“Can you imagine all of this for 45 arrests?” Juan Proano of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) asked. Proano is in Los Angeles after President Trump deployed the National Guard in response to Ice raids in what

NIH Dismantling Draws Fierce Rebuke from Within

The Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are drawing sharp criticism from scientists, civil rights advocates, and health equity researchers who warn that the reductions are disproportionately harming African Americans and other historically marginalized communities.

Trump Administration’s DEI Rollback Leaves Black Women in Federal Jobs Vulnerable

A sweeping rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs under the Trump administration has left Black women disproportionately affected, according to an investigation by ProPublica. The nonprofit newsroom found that the administration’s broad executive actions to dismantle DEI programs have upended

World’s Most Popular TikTok Star Khaby Lame Leaves the US After Being Detained by ICE

Khaby Lame, the world’s most popular TikTok personality with millions of followers, has left the U.S. after being detained by immigration agents in Las Vegas for allegedly overstaying his visa. The Senegalese-Italian influencer, whose legal name is Seringe Khabane Lame, was detained

The Travel Bans Chilling Impact

“Another shameful moment for our nation’s foreign policy” is what ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Greg Meeks calls President Trump’s latest travel ban on 12 countries. President Trump reinstated his first-time travel ban based on national security

The Building Blocks of Math That Young Students Need to Excel — But Aren’t Always Getting

Students gathered around a bright blue number board in Melissa Williams’ kindergarten class at the Westminster School, gazing at the bank of 100 blank squares, organized in rows and columns of 10. Their assignment was to pick a numbered tile

Reaction to LA Protests, Riots and Police Force

“The response feels like provocation, not protection,” says Cicley Gay, Chairwoman of the Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation. She is reacting to President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, California. Trump unilaterally requested the service without Governor

Rally Against Gun Violence Held in Huntsville

The Alabama NAACP held a Stronger Without A Gun (SWAG) Rally in Huntsville on Saturday to promote a message of ending gun violence. The rally was a collaborative event with Madison, Morgan, Limestone, Lawrence Counties, and Tri-County. The event was

LA Immigration Protests Live Updates: National Guard Members Arriving in Los Angeles

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, 11 arrests were made at Saturday night’s protests outside the federal building in downtown LA. The arrests were primarily for failure to disperse once the order was given for an unlawful demonstration, according

A Powerful, Opaque Al-Qaeda Affiliate is Rampaging Across West Africa

In the space of just a few months, the al-Qaeda affiliate has overrun major cities in Burkina Faso and Mali, carried out the deadliest-ever attack on soldiers in Benin and expanded its hard-line Islamist rule across the region. No one

Divisions Deepen in Wealthy, Liberal Boulder After Antisemitic Attack

In sandals and winter boots, in rain and snow and sun, their feet tread the red bricks with a silent request: Bring them home. They push strollers and wheelchairs, carrying flags and signs with that same message: Bring them home. They ignore the

Millionaire CEO’s Rejection of Work-Life Balance Exposes the Problem with Hustle Culture

In an interview with Steven Bartlett on the “Diary of a CEO” podcast, SKIMS co-founder Emma Grede recently made waves for her views on work-life balance. She claims that work-life balance is an employee’s problem and employers have no responsibility for how employees manage their life obligations outside of work. She also

First Nonstop Flight to Vancouver Launches From Raleigh-Durham International Airport

A flight offering nonstop service between the Triangle and the West Coast of Canada took flight for the first time today. Air Canada says the inaugural nonstop flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport aims to provide easy

Republicans Warned: Protect Health Credits or Pay Politically

Republican lawmakers are facing growing pressure from advocacy groups, constituents, and even some within their ranks to preserve critical healthcare tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which are set to expire at the end of the year. But

King Family Wants MLK Files to Remain Sealed

“This is delicate stuff,” Judge Richard Leon said during a hearing on June 4 on the question of whether classified documents related to Dr. Martin Luther King will be made public. “We’re going to go slowly. Little steps,” Judge Leon

A New Era of Policing Begins in Austell, Ga., with Black Woman Chief

Shameta Jones-Harrell has officially taken the helm as police chief of Austell, Georgia, becoming the first woman to lead any police department in Cobb County’s history. With over two decades of law enforcement experience, Jones-Harrell brings a strong track record

Disdain for the Poor: Job Corps Shutdown Sparks Outrage

For over six decades, Job Corps has been one of the most effective federal programs aimed at helping disadvantaged youth overcome poverty. Created as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Economic Opportunity Act of 1964—a cornerstone of his War on

America Urgently Needs a New Affordable Housing Agenda

President Donald Trump’s housing policy is shaping up to be both an economic and humanitarian disaster and if leaders across the political spectrum don’t act soon, the damage may be irreversible. To be clear, housing policy was already broken long

A Visa Overstay is the Alleged Hate Crime Perpetrator

“Monster” is the word used by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt to describe 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, the man alleged to have set 12 people on fire in what has been determined domestic terrorism and hate crime. Leavitt Tuesday

Diasporans 2025: Sunrise of Opportunity— A Blueprint for Global Black Prosperity

1 | A Moment That Can’t Be Missed June 2025 isn’t just another page on the calendar—it is the dawn of a coordinated economic renaissance for the worldwide Black family. Across five continents, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and activists are turning

Billions Ripped from Minority-Owned Firms Under Trump

The Trump administration is dismantling the very programs created to correct generations of systemic racism and economic exclusion—programs that helped level the playing field for Black, Latino, Indigenous, and women entrepreneurs. In a series of targeted assaults, Trump has moved

Stolen, Returned, Remembered: 19 Black Americans Reburied in New Orleans

More than 150 years after their crania were taken from New Orleans and shipped to Germany for racist scientific experiments, 19 Black Americans were finally laid to rest. In a moving display of remembrance and restoration, Dillard University, the City

Tulsa Mayor Launches $105M Greenwood Trust to Repair Massacre Legacy

On Tulsa Race Massacre Observance Day, Mayor Monroe Nichols, the city’s first African American mayor, announced the Greenwood Trust, a $105 million private charitable fund created to address the long-term harm caused by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Speaking at

Capitol Rioter Rejects Trump Pardon in Unprecedented Rejection of Jan. 6 Clemency

In a dramatic and historic repudiation of Donald Trump’s mass pardons for Capitol rioters, one of the former president’s supporters has taken the extraordinary step of formally refusing his grant of clemency. Pamela Hemphill, a 71-year-old Idaho woman and one

Trump-Era Cuts, Truth Bans Fuel Growing Racial Divide in U.S. Education

Despite the promise of equal opportunity heralded by the Supreme Court’s 1954 decision in Brown v. Board of Education, a new WalletHub report reveals that America’s educational system remains critically unequal—especially for Black students. The disparities, experts say, have only widened

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Announces Run to Lead Democrats on House Oversight Committee

The questions stated before Virginia Congressman Gerry Connolly died on May 21, after a battle with esophageal cancer: Did congressional Democrats make a mistake when they didn’t choose New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez instead of Connolly during their leadership

Chrisley’s Prison Confession: A White Man Finally Says What Black America’s Known

Just days after being pardoned by Donald Trump, reality TV star Todd Chrisley used his platform to call out the racism he witnessed firsthand in federal prison—shining a rare spotlight from within the system on the unequal treatment of Black

Diasporans Look to Africa for Economic Advantages

Diasporans Look to Africa for Economic Advantages June 3, 2025 By Peter Grear, with AI assistance A Quiet Shift Becomes a Movement For decades the African diaspora has powered the continent largely through remittances sent to relatives back home. Today

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