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Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolchildren begin the journey back home

More than a month after gunmen stormed a school in central Nigeria and disappeared with hundreds of children, the last group of abducted students is preparing to return home. On Sunday (Dec. 21,) Nigerian authorities confirmed that 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community of

Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities. The chiefs of mission in at least 29 countries were informed last week that

Letitia James to swear in Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor

New York State Attorney General Letitia James will be the first person incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will see once he officially takes office on January 1. Mamdani, who cruised to victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Siwa in November, will then have a ceremonial swearing-in

Break Bread For The Holidays With These Diaspora Dishes

by Ahsan Washington December 22, 2025 Consider these dishes food for thought. Holiday meals in the African diaspora serve as vessels of history, memory, and community.  From simmering pots to sweet wrapped parcels, these dishes enable people to discuss culture, recipes, and shared identity. Each dish tells a historical tale that

Dave Chappelle Talks Charlie Kirk And Saudi Arabia In New Stand-Up Special

by Kandiss Edwards December 22, 2025 Chappelle is known for provocative and sometimes incendiary commentary on politics, culture, and high-profile public figures. He’s staying true to that. Comedian and agent provocateur Dave Chappelle has released a surprise stand-up special titled “Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…” on Netflix. Chappelle is known for

Nigeria’s kidnapped schoolchildren begin the journey back home

More than a month after gunmen stormed a school in central Nigeria and disappeared with hundreds of children, the last group of abducted students is preparing to return home. On Sunday (Dec. 21,) Nigerian authorities confirmed that 130 schoolchildren kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Papiri community of

Trump removes nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions

The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities. The chiefs of mission in at least 29 countries were informed last week that

Letitia James to swear in Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor

New York State Attorney General Letitia James will be the first person incoming Mayor Zohran Mamdani will see once he officially takes office on January 1. Mamdani, who cruised to victory over former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Siwa in November, will then have a ceremonial swearing-in

Break Bread For The Holidays With These Diaspora Dishes

by Ahsan Washington December 22, 2025 Consider these dishes food for thought. Holiday meals in the African diaspora serve as vessels of history, memory, and community.  From simmering pots to sweet wrapped parcels, these dishes enable people to discuss culture, recipes, and shared identity. Each dish tells a historical tale that

Dave Chappelle Talks Charlie Kirk And Saudi Arabia In New Stand-Up Special

by Kandiss Edwards December 22, 2025 Chappelle is known for provocative and sometimes incendiary commentary on politics, culture, and high-profile public figures. He’s staying true to that. Comedian and agent provocateur Dave Chappelle has released a surprise stand-up special titled “Dave Chappelle: The Unstoppable…” on Netflix. Chappelle is known for