From the devoutly religious to the plain-curious, thousands of people have descended on a convent in a small Missouri town…
Month: May 2023
How the practice of Nichiren Buddhism sustained Tina Turner for 50 years
By Ralph H. Craig III, Stanford University When Tina Turner, often dubbed the “Queen of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” died at…
Congressional Black Caucus launches initiative to energize voters
This weekend will mark the beginning of a new initiative spearheaded by the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to get Black…
N.C. Republican lawmaker demoted after racist remark to Black colleague
A Republican lawmaker in North Carolina was demoted from his position in leadership after making an openly racist remark toward…
Africa is getting renewed attention from Washington — and some African states are courting African Americans
By Asafa Jalata, University of Tennessee Recent allegations by the U.S. ambassador to South Africa that the African nation gave…
Racist backlash over ‘Little Mermaid’ casting shouldn’t overshadow progress
After 34 years since its first release, one of Disney’s most popular and beloved tales, “The Little Mermaid” was adapted…
Tina Turner, legendary Queen of Rock & Roll, dies at 83
Tina Turner, the legendary, glass ceiling-shattering icon who became a transformative figure in music and culture, passed away Wednesday at…
7 arrested over racist incidents targeting Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior
Seven people were arrested in Spain after a series of racist insults and incidents aimed at a Black soccer player…
Florida school restricts access to Amanda Gorman poem after parent complains
Officials at an elementary school in Florida have restricted access to “The Hill We Climb,” a poem shared by Amanda…
Tim Scott: Lone Black Republican US senator announces run for president
Tim Scott (S.C.), currently the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, announced today he will be seeking his party’s…
