In a groundbreaking move, the Evanston Reparations Fund has announced that it will be transferring its funds to Liberty Bank, one of the largest Black-owned banks in the United States. The decision was announced by Robin Rue Simmons, the Reparations Committee Chair, who confirmed that a minimum of $17 million will be moved to the […]
Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-Mississippi), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, has introduced legislation that could reshape the U.S. Secret Service’s hiring practices. The proposed bill, known as the Denying Infinite Security and Government Resources Allocated toward Convicted and Extremely Dishonorable Former Protectees Act (or simply the Disgraced Former Protectees Act), aims to address […]
In a decisive move, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 352-65 in favour of a bipartisan bill that could have far-reaching implications for the popular social media platform, TikTok. The bill, which requires ByteDance (TikTok’s parent company) to either sell the app or face a ban on all U.S. devices, has raised concerns about national […]
In his remarkable 21st NBA season, LeBron James continues to defy expectations. On a Sunday showdown against the Brooklyn Nets, he showcased his prowess beyond the arc, outshooting even the legendary Steph Curry himself. LeBron’s 41.6% success rate from beyond the arc now surpasses other sharpshooters in the league. Kyrie Irving (41.1%), Steph Curry (40.3%), […]
Tunde Onakoya, a name that resonates with resilience and determination, has etched his mark on the global chess stage. Born on October 6, 1994, in the bustling city of Ikorodu, Lagos, Onakoya’s journey from the slums to becoming a chess master is nothing short of inspiring. From Slums to Chessboard: Tunde Onakoya Journey Growing up […]