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Nigerians Demand Justice for Oil Pollution Horror

Nigeria’s Climate Justice Movement confronts oil polluters over decades of Niger Delta pollution, demanding environmental justice, reparations, and a fossil-free future.

Exposing EU Racial Profiling’s Devastating Diaspora Impact

"This analysis explores racial profiling in the EU, structural racism’s economic and social impacts, and systemic discrimination faced by the African Diaspora.

Lanier’s Brave Victory Harvard Slave Photos Dignity

The Lanier Harvard Settlement resolves a 170-year battle over 1850 daguerreotypes of enslaved individuals used for pseudoscientific racism.

Black excellence triumphs despite DEI crackdown

Affinity graduations face cancellation amid political pressure on DEI initiatives, yet students persist in celebrating Black excellence and diversity.

Namibia’s Profound German Genocide Reckoning

Reparations debates, historical accountability, and the unresolved legacy of Germany’s colonial genocide in Namibia.

ECOWAS 50 Years A Diaspora’s Hope Forging Unity

ECOWAS celebrates 50 years of advancing West African unity through economic integration, peacekeeping, and infrastructure, navigating regional challenges.

United Harvard Fights Trump’s Cruel Student Ban

Harvard students rallied for international classmates facing enrollment threats under a Trump administration directive.

Shocking Divine Literacy Test Past Puts Voter Rights At Risk

Josh Divine’s literacy test advocacy, a tool of racial discrimination, raises voter suppression concerns about Trump’s judicial diversity and civil rights.

Georgia Fetal Heartbeat Law’s Deadly Toll

Georgia Fetal Heartbeat Law forces agonizing medical decisions, impacting Black women’s healthcare access and straining provider obligations under restrictive fetal heartbeat regulations.

Altadena’s Black Spirit Rises From Eaton Fire Ruin

Altadena’s historic Black community faces wildfire devastation as Eaton Fire destroys 14,000 acres, 6,000-9,000 homes, 29 lives lost.

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