By Catherine Lena Kelly, National Defense University and Carl Pilgram, Africa Center for Strategic Studies…
Happy Equal Pay Day? Here are 6 charts showing why it’s not much of a celebration.
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Cost of getting sick for older people of color is 25% higher than for white Americans – new research
By Marc Cohen, UMass Boston and Jane Tavares, UMass Boston As you age, you’re more…
Joe Biden is meeting African leaders – why free trade is a major talking point
By James Thuo Gathii, Loyola University Chicago African leaders face a dilemma over trade relations…
With no child tax credit and inflation on the rise, families are slipping back into poverty
This story was originally published by The 19th Child poverty rates have crept back up…
“I Don’t Know Where I’m Going to Go”: HUD Displaces Even More Residents in This Small City
This story was originally published by ProPublica. By Molly Parker, Lee Enterprises Midwest ProPublica is…
Loss and damage: Who is responsible when climate change harms the world’s poorest countries?
By Bethany Tietjen, Tufts University You may be hearing the phrase “loss and damage” in…
The Biden administration wants to expand broadband access and job opportunities for women and people of color
This story was originally published by The 19th The government is investing $65 billion into…
US, Mexico prepare United Nations resolution to send help to Haiti as crisis worsens
The United States and Mexico officials are reportedly preparing a United Nations resolution that would…
Study: Nigeria tops list of English-speaking countries interested in cryptocurrencies
A new study released this week indicates Nigeria has shown more interest in cryptocurrencies than…
Exonerated man gives Detroit drivers $25K worth of gas
Detroit drivers were reportedly treated to free gas on Tuesday from a man who served…
Report: Black-owned businesses decline in South Africa, estimated under 30%
Black-owned businesses in South Africa have been plummeting in recent years, and a new report…
Study: Black farmers lost $326 billion in land value during 20th century
Discriminatory lending practices and forced land sales contributed to the loss of about $326 billion…
Ghana’s new electronic levy tax met with frustration
Ghana’s new tax levy for electronic payments hasn’t gone off without a hitch. Business owners…