President Joe Biden is set to announce on Tuesday that his administration will raise tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese exports, with a particular focus on electric vehicles, as part of efforts to combat what it views as unfair trade practices by China. This move further intensifies what many economists perceive as a precarious […]
Community and elected leaders in Buffalo revealed plans for a permanent memorial honouring the 10 black victims of a racist mass shooting at a local supermarket. The design, titled “Seeing Us,” features interconnected stone pillars and arches, along with a windowed building for exhibitions and events. Selected from 20 submissions to the 5/14 Memorial Commission, […]
In a remarkable achievement, 83-year-old Marie Fowler has etched her name in the annals of Howard University’s history as its oldest doctoral graduate. Fowler’s journey to this extraordinary milestone unfolded over three years of unwavering commitment to coursework at Howard University’s School of Divinity, marking a return to academia after a hiatus since 1959. According […]
Target is under scrutiny for its refusal to disclose earnings from its highly successful quilt collection inspired by Black quilters, raising questions about fair compensation for artists. Despite the collection selling out in numerous stores, Target paid the Black quilters a flat rate, prompting accusations of exploitation and a lack of transparency. The collection, launched […]
Prentice Penny, well-versed in the dynamics of Black Twitter since his stint as showrunner for HBO’s “Insecure,” delves deeper into the platform’s significance as director and producer of the three-part Hulu docuseries “Black Twitter: A People’s History.” For Prentice Penny, the documentary fills a crucial gap. “I think we need this now more than ever […]
