By Rodney Coates, Miami University Some Republican lawmakers in Georgia are targeting Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Black…
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Russia in Africa: Prigozhin’s death exposes Putin’s real motives on the continent
By Joseph Siegle, University of Maryland The apparent assassination of Yevgeny Prigozhin in the crash of his private jet between…
After Jacksonville shooting, some Floridians see connections between state’s education laws and anti-Black racism
This story was originally published by The 19th Florida has banned AP African American Studies and implemented anti-‘woke’ laws in…
White men have controlled women’s reproductive rights throughout American history – the post-Dobbs era is no different
By Rodney Coates, Miami University More than a year after the Supreme Court ended federal protection for abortion rights in…
Gabon coup: Bongo’s rule ended by failed promises and shifting alliances
By Gyldas A. Ofoulhast-Othamot, St. Petersburg College The Bongo family’s 56 year hold on power in Gabon was abruptly brought…
Michael Oher, Mike Tyson and the question of whether you own your life story
By Jorge L. Contreras, University of Utah and Dave Fagundes, University of Houston Law Center What if you overcame a…
Workers like it when their employers talk about diversity and inclusion
By Rita Men, University of Florida Many companies have made commitments toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in recent years,…
What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning
By Catherine Brinkley, University of California, Davis The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range…
Brics: African countries face opportunities and risks in alienating China or the US – an expert weighs in
By Christopher Isike, University of Pretoria South Africa recently hosted a Brics summit. The event attracted international attention because the…
Gospel singer Mahalia Jackson made a suggestion during the 1963 March on Washington − and it changed a good speech to a majestic sermon on an American dream
By Bev-Freda Jackson, American University School of Public Affairs Every now and then, a voice can matter. Mahalia Jackson had…
