By Nayaba Arinde, Editor-at-Large | Photos courtesy: Nayaba Arinde There is powerful exuberance overload for President Ibrahim Traoré, the Burkinabé military officer who has been the interim President of Burkina Faso since 2022, in the face of hostile western opposition. The military Captain and Burkina Faso President, a mere 37-year-old, has created a global African-centered self-empowerment movement. […]
Editorial Credit: Spotlight Images Agency / shutterstock.com Introduction: Malcolm X’s Enduring Challenge to American Power Malcolm X remains one of the 20th century’s most compelling and controversial figures, an enduring symbol of radical critique against American racial injustice and systemic hypocrisy. His intellectual journey—from a leading spokesman for the Nation of Islam (NOI) advocating Black […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens| Editorial Credit: lazyllama / shutterstock.com Analyzing the civil rights policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy reveals a profound divergence in values and vision. Introduction Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands as a towering figure in the American conscience, his name […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air travelers across the United States, including the diverse population of New York City. This federal mandate, aimed at enhancing security by standardizing state-issued identification, carries […]
By Greg B. Smith, THE CITY | Editorial credit: lev radin / shutterstock.com The mayor asked the Campaign Finance Board to reconsider its denial of matching funds for his reelection, but the CFB chair shot him down, citing his campaign’s failure to answer inquiries on questionable campaign contributions and expenses. The chair of the city […]
By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the […]
Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years. In the U.S., as of May 2, 2025, health authorities have […]
By Maureen K. Day, THE CONVERSATION |Editorial credit: Marco Iacobucci Epp / shutterstock.com More than 130 cardinals entered the Sistine Chapel on May 7, 2025. With the announcement “Extra omnes” – “all out” – the doors have been closed and the cardinals sequestered to elect the next leader of the Catholic Church. They will vote, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens New York, NY — As the federal government fully enforces the REAL ID Act starting May 7, undocumented residents in New York City face new, and for many, alarming travel restrictions that could expose their immigration status in ways that echo policies from the Trump administration. The REAL ID Act, passed […]