Columbia Lecturer Creates ‘Resistance Summer School’ After University Eliminates Her Course On Race
by Kandiss Edwards April 26, 2025 Karen Attiah presents ‘Resistance Summer School’ in response to university purge of diverse course offerings. Karen Attiah, a former lecturer at Columbia University has announced the independent launch of her course, “Race, Media & International Affairs,” after the university canceled it. Attiah detailed the circumstances surrounding the course’s cancellation […]
What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. His death set off mourning across the Catholic world and days of ritual at the Vatican. Here are the key things to know about the funeral of the first Latin American pontiff in the church’s history: When and where was his funeral held? His […]
Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say
Organizers and the Kennedy Center have canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D.C., amid a shift in priorities and the ousting of leadership at one of the nation’s premier cultural institutions. Multiple artists and producers involved in the center’s Tapestry of Pride schedule, which […]
Streamer DDG Says He Has To Work Or Else He’d Go Broke, ‘I Don’t Have A Choice’
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 26, 2025 DDG opens up about going broke if he doesn’t keep working. DDG has created a lucrative career for himself as a streamer. However, the social media star admits that if he didn’t stream his life regularly, he “would go broke” due to his high living expenses. During a recent stream, the […]
‘Exonerated Five’ Raymond Santana Says There’s A ‘Solid Case Against Trump’ After Judge Blocks Lawsuit Dismissal Attempts
by Sharelle Burt April 26, 2025 U.S. District Judge Wendy Beetlestone ruled Trump’s statements during the Sept 2024 presidential debate could be looked at as factual assertions over opinions. Raymond Santana, one of the Exonerated Five, broke his silence on a judge blocking President Doanld Trump’s attempt to have their defamation suit thrown out, saying […]
Angela Davis To Keynote Black Feminist Reunion In New Orleans
by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 26, 2025 Angela Davis is lending her voice to support the new generation of Black feminists during a three-day conference. Famed activist Angela Davis will serve as the keynote speaker at the largest Black feminist conference in the U.S. this June, lending her voice to support a new generation of Black […]
