For many African asylum seekers and migrants, the upcoming U.S. presidential election could have a huge impact on their lives and futures in America. “We deserve safety,” says Dr. Yves Kaduli, a 38-year-old asylum seeker from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In 2014, Dr. Kaduli left eastern DRC—a region facing nearly 30 years of […]
Next week, people in different states across the U.S. will get to vote on some very important topics that affect their communities. There are almost 150 decisions, called “ballot measures,” that they will vote on. These include issues like abortion rights, voting rules, marijuana, immigration, and economic changes. Constitutional amendments related to abortion rights have drawn the […]
This year, Shark Tank investor Daymond John is leading the fifth annual Black Entrepreneurs Day, an event to support Black-owned businesses with $100,000 in grants. The event, happening on November 22 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, will be free and celebrate Black entrepreneurship. Special guests include Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles, Charlamagne tha God, […]
At a rally in Kalamazoo, Michigan, on October 26, former First Lady Michelle Obama urged men to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris, saying it’s essential to support women’s rights. This was her first campaign appearance this season, and she shared how deeply she and many other women feel about Harris’s campaign. Speaking directly to […]
In a predictable turn of events, Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, a response anticipated since Iran’s missile attack on October 1st. Israel had signaled the possibility of retaliation, and the question now is whether Iran will escalate further. President Joe Biden had urged Israel to avoid targeting Iran’s critical nuclear, oil, and gas infrastructure, advice […]
