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Empowering Diaspora Entrepreneurs | Securing Africa’s Future Led by the African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI) 🌍 The Vision The Right of First Refusal (RoFR) is a groundbreaking policy proposal urging African governments to grant diaspora entrepreneurs priority access to public

Trump Moves to Gut Low-Income Energy Assistance as Summer Heat Descends and Electricity Prices Rise

The U.S. is headed into what forecasters expect to be one of the hottest summers on record, and millions of people across the country will struggle to pay their power bills as temperatures and energy costs rise. A 2023 national survey found that nearly 1

High Court Opens Door to Police Accountability

The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected a judicial doctrine that for years shielded law enforcement officers from civil liability in police shooting cases by allowing courts to assess force based only on the final moments before an officer pulled the

Workplace Inequity Worsens for Black Women

Black women remain the backbone of the U.S. labor force—working more, earning less, and bearing greater burdens across nearly every sector. Even as the country added 177,000 jobs in April, Black women lost 106,000 positions, the steepest decline of any

Trump’s Bid to End Birthright Citizenship Heads to the Supreme Court

For more than 150 years, almost all people who were born within U.S. territory automatically received citizenship – regardless of their parents’ immigration status. President Donald Trump’s January 2025 executive order on birthright citizenship – stating that children born in the U.S. to parents

Is China the New Cool? How Beijing is Using Pop Culture to Win the Soft Power War

IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old American YouTuber and internet star, recently livestreamed hourslong tours of Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai, showcasing the locations to some of his nearly 40 million viewers. During the March events, IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr.,

Taking Intermittent Quizzes Reduces Achievement Gaps and Enhances Online Learning, Even in Highly Distracting Environments

Inserting brief quiz questions into an online lecture can boost learning and may reduce racial achievement gaps, even when students are tuning in remotely in a distracting environment. That’s a main finding of our recent research published in Communications Psychology. With co-authors Dahwi

Black Wall Street USA and Adroit Comic Book Genius Project Unite to Empower a New Generation of Readers, Artists, and Change-Makers

Augusta, GA – Summer 2025 — Black Wall Street USA, a leading national movement dedicated to economic justice and community empowerment, proudly announces a groundbreaking partnership with Adroit Publishing and Education in support of the Adroit Comic Book Genius Project Initiative—a dynamic, national

The Power of Black Visionaries: Moving from Resistance to Reconstruction to Reimagining

“Our politics will not save us, but it will be our humanity. Our silence will not protect us, it will be our resistance. Our fears will never advance or evolve our nation, it will only keep us stuck and moving

Governor Wes Moore Makes Major Legislative Changes in the State of Maryland

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will sign 170 bills into law Tuesday, marking one of his term’s most expansive legislative actions. The bills cover a range of issues, from reproductive rights and reckless driving to environmental protections and access to public

Trump Administration Moves to Eliminate Habeas Corpus

Senior White House adviser Stephen Miller confirmed the Trump administration is “actively looking at” suspending the writ of habeas corpus — a constitutional right that allows individuals to challenge unlawful detention. Though framed as a move against undocumented immigrants, historians

A Victory in Voting Rights

The NAACP Legal Defense Fund is taking a victory lap for a Supreme Court win against Alabama’s discriminatory redistricting practices that targeted Black voters there. Attorney Deuel Ross for the Legal Defense Fund says, “The Supreme Court ruled that Alabama

Dr. Eli Joseph Secures USA Basketball Coaching License, Aims to Revolutionize Sports Training

With a new Team USA Basketball coaching license joining his credentials as an academic and futurist, Dr. Eli Joseph is pioneering the future of sports instruction. His groundbreaking Extended Reality (XR) book system further solidifies his position at the forefront of this potential revolution.

NAACP Celebrates Voting Rights Victory in Alabama

The NAACP celebrates a federal court’s decision in favor of the Association’s Alabama State Conference members and plaintiffs, ruling that the state’s congressional map must include two districts where Black voters have the opportunity to elect candidates of their choice for the

Reparations Activists to Host National Reparations Rally in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2025 Commemorating the 100th Birthday of Malcolm X

The National Black Cultural Information Trust, Inc. will officially join the National Reparations Rally as a media partner. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the National Reparations Network, in close collaboration with the Reparation Education Project, will host the National Reparations Rally in Lansburgh Park, Washington, DC,

How Proposed Changes to Higher Education Accreditation Could Impact Campus Diversity Efforts

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to change the higher education accreditation process. It asks accrediting agencies to root out “discriminatory ideology” and roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on college campuses. The Conversation asked Jimmy Aguilar, who

Mother and Son, United in Purpose: How Regina and Judah Are Changing the Future of Early Childhood Education—Together

This Mother’s Day, we honor not just the love between a mother and her child, but the shared dreams, grit, and determination that can make those dreams a reality. Regina, 44, and her son Judah, 18, are proof that purpose

Black America Celebrates African Descent Heritage of Pope Leo XIV

Black America is taking pride in a truth shaking up the Vatican and resonating through the streets of New Orleans: Pope Leo XIV—formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago—has Black and Creole roots. The Pope’s factual anthropological roots are not just

EJI Announces 37 Winners of 2025 Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship

EJI has announced 37 winners of the 2025 Montgomery Public Schools Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship, which awards $10,000 to each recipient, is awarded to graduating seniors from each of the eight Montgomery public high schools. Two to seven winners were

Trump Abruptly Fires First Carla Hayden: The First Black Woman to Serve as Librarian of Congress

President Donald Trump abruptly fired the Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden on May 8. Hayden made history in 2016 as the first woman and first African American to run the Library of Congress. Her firing arrived in the form of

SAU Receives $132K from Alfred Street Baptist Church, Wiping Out Debt for Graduating Seniors

At a time when many small private colleges and historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) are fighting for survival, one church’s act of kindness shines as an example of justice, hope, and the enduring importance of one of North Carolina’s HBCUs. Saint

NAACP and Adobe Celebrate the Return of the Cinematic Shorts Competition and the Launch of the Creative Fellowship

The NAACP, in partnership with Adobe, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated return of the NAACP Cinematic Shorts Competition and the launch of the NAACP Creative Fellowship. These programs reaffirm the NAACP’s commitment to securing equitable opportunities in the entertainment industry and

New Research Highlights the State of Early Childhood Education

A new analysis of state-funded early childhood education programs for three and four-year-olds shows that preschool investments across the United States are at an all-time high. However, the increases in funding and enrollment are skewed by a small number of

Lawmakers Fight to Save DOJ Office That Eases Racial Tensions

Faced with a wave of Trump administration rollbacks targeting civil rights programs and public safety grants, House Democrats are demanding the Justice Department stop any attempt to dismantle the Community Relations Service—a small but historically vital office often referred to

NBA All-Star and Slam Dunk Champion Gets Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

It wasn’t too long ago that we reported on an 11-year NBA vet and three-time Dunk Contest champion, Nate Robinson, who played for the Knicks, Celtics and Bulls, and his quest that he spent the last four years searching for

Officers in Tyre Nichols Death Get a Pass in State Court

Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday on all charges in state court in the 2023 death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man whose violent beating after a traffic stop drew national attention. The jury found Demetrius Haley,

SBA Announces New Grant Funding to Support Made in America Manufacturing

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a new funding opportunity as part of its Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, the agency’s targeted effort to restore the U.S industrial base, bring back American jobs, and promote our nation’s economic dominance and national security.

Black Women Talk Tech Presents 9th Annual Roadmap to Billions Conference May 15-16, 2025 at Microsoft NYC

New York, NY – May 7, 2025 – Black Women Talk Tech (BWTT), a collective of Black women entrepreneurs committed to building pathways to funding and success in the tech space, proudly announces the return of its flagship event, the 9th Annual

Five Years after George Floyd, Racial Justice Hopes Fade

As the nation approaches the fifth anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, a new Pew Research Center study reveals a sobering assessment from Americans: the heightened focus on race and racial inequality following the 2020 protests has largely failed to improve the

ADDI Pushes a “Right of First Refusal” for Diaspora Businesses—Will African States Sign On?

When Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao founded the African Diaspora Development Institute (ADDI) five years ago, she was clear about one non-negotiable demand: Africans in the diaspora should enjoy the right of first refusal on public and private contracts across the continent.

‘Love Must Be Louder Than Hate’: NAACP Raises Over $340K for Black Child Targeted in Racist Verbal Attack

Outrage has turned to action in Rochester after a white woman launched a racist verbal assault on a 5-year-old Black child at a public park—an incident that has sparked national condemnation, a surge of community support, and a flood of

Thurgood Marshall College Fund Team Member Pens New Book About Artificial Intelligence and the Culture

A Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) team member recently published a book about the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and what an equitable approach to it could mean for underrepresented communities. Nyjal J. Drayton, webmaster at TMCF, said he knew he wanted

Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches Season Five of the Art of Black Miami Podcast

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (GMCVB) fifth Art of Black Miami (AOBM) podcast season is now live. Elevating the voices, stories and artistic journeys of a bold and diverse group of creatives shaping the cultural fabric of Greater Miami and Miami Beach,

Healing America’s Healthcare Crisis: Lessons from Mountain Medicine Woman Mary Hayden

As headlines warn of deepening fault lines in America’s healthcare infrastructure, National Women’s Health Week (May 12–18) calls us to recognize the impactful force of women who have long stood in the breach—the caretakers, birth workers, herbalists, and healers

Attorneys General Sue Trump Over Health Department Purge

Twenty state attorneys general, led by New York’s Letitia James, have filed a federal lawsuit to block what they call the Trump administration’s unlawful dismantling of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The lawsuit accuses the administration and HHS

Trump’s FAA Under Fire again After Three near Misses at Reagan Airport

A helicopter operated by the U.S. Park Police forced three commercial aircraft to abort landings at Reagan National Airport on Sunday, again raising concerns about airspace safety in the Washington, D.C. region under the Trump administration. According to the Federal

Global Pan-African Unity and Its Power to Reshape Corporate DEI Practices

On April 30, 2025, a historic wave of unity swept across cities around the world. Pan- Africanists of all ages and backgrounds came together in mass demonstrations to support Captain Ibrahim Traoré and the people of Burkina Faso. These synchronized

Daniels Highlights Teamwork in Taking On Leadership Role

Rocky Mount City Manager Elton Daniels has made quite a visible change as to what one is going to see when entering the City Council chamber for regular meetings. Starting at the April 28 regular meeting, the front row of

Newborn U.S. Citizen and Guatemalan Mom Detained as She Faces Deportation

A Guatemalan woman who gave birth to an American baby less than a week ago is being held along with her newborn as she faces deportation, U.S. officials said. A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Sunday that the woman

Trump Wants to Reopen One of America’s Most Notorious Prisons. Here’s How Alcatraz Earned Its Reputation

President Donald Trump on Sunday said that he would order the government to rebuild and reopen Alcatraz, a former prison on a small island of the same name off the coast of San Francisco that once housed some of the most

Temple University Student Suspended After an Antisemitic Sign is Posted at a Philadelphia Sports Bar

At least one Temple University student has been suspended after an antisemitic incident Saturday at a Philadelphia sports bar owned by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, the school said Sunday. The incident began when a customer ordered bottle service at

How Young Is Too Young to Stay Home Alone in NC? What State Law Says

Parents and guardians are starting to figure out how to keep their kids occupied over summer break. The rules around leaving kids home alone are pretty relaxed in North Carolina, but there are still a few guidelines to keep

Lauryn Hill Advises Harvard Students About The Importance of Community When Writing Music

Lauryn Hill has a lengthy history with Harvard University. The award-winning entertainer return to the university on Friday to speak with students about writing music. In the roundtable discussion, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill creator advised the importance of finding

Drafting Africa’s Next Economic Chapter: 10 Strategic Questions to Anchor the Conversation

Article by Peter Grear with AI assistance Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads: a bold April 30, 2025 Declaration of Economic Independence has ignited fresh resolve to convert protests into policy, minerals into manufacturing, and untapped human capital into

The New Gold Rush: Tapping African Talent as the Key to Diaspora Wealth

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May Day and The Intersection of Civil Rights and Workers’ Rights

“There’s a real inflection point this May Day,” Randi Weingarten, head of the American Federation of Teachers, said about the day unions worldwide attempt to recognize workers, their contributions, and the importance of fair employment practices and worker rights. As

Target CEO Rakes In $20.4M as Boycott Deepens and Black Leaders Demand Accountability

As Target Corporation grapples with a sweeping boycott led by grassroots activists and civil rights groups, the company’s chair and CEO, Brian Cornell, walked away with a pay package worth $20.4 million last year. That total marked a 6.3 percent

Harris Slams Trump’s Agenda as ‘Decades in the Making’

In her first major speech since leaving the White House, Kamala Harris called on Americans to resist what she described as President Trump’s assault on truth, democracy, and the economy. Speaking at the annual Emerge gala — an organization focused

100 Days of Chaos: Trump’s Return Feels Like a Sequel No One Asked For

Donald Trump’s return to the White House has triggered a surge in consumer prices, widespread protests, and mounting legal and political concerns—all within his first 100 days. A new analysis from Americans for Tax Fairness (ATF) reveals that Trump’s sweeping

Youth Rise for Traoré: A Global Call for Pan-African Economic Liberation

On 30 April 2025 a tide of youth-led demonstrations swept across Africa and reverberated through diaspora cities from London to New York. Their rallying cry—“Hands off Captain Ibrahim Traoré, hands off the Alliance of Sahel States!”—followed Burkina Faso’s announcement

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