A high-level gathering at the United Nations is putting a renewed spotlight on the role of inclusive leadership and positive masculinity in advancing gender equality worldwide. During the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network, in partnership with the World Madam Foundation, convened a widely…
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A heated debate unfolded during a recent hearing of the Virginia House General Laws ABC/Gaming Subcommittee, as lawmakers and public witnesses raised urgent concerns about the potential dangers of expanding online casino gambling through House Bill 161. The proposal, which would legalize and regulate iGaming in the state, has sparked pushback from critics who warn…
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Pastoral leaders across Central Virginia–Tri-Cities are speaking out against proposed legislation to expand internet casino gambling in the state. In a letter to House leadership, clergy representing urban, rural, and suburban communities urged lawmakers to reject HB 161 and SB 118, warning that the bills would effectively place a “virtual casino on every phone and…
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Georgia Black Women Mobilize at Capitol, Press Lawmakers on Jobs, Voting Rights and Community Issues
More than 300 Black women leaders gathered at the Georgia State Capitol as the 2026 legislative session opened, delivering a strong message to lawmakers during a high-stakes election year: Black women are organized, engaged and determined to push their priorities forward. The day of advocacy was convened by the Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable, an initiative…
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Rev. Jesse Jackson, the longtime activist, Baptist minister, and political figure who rose to national prominence as a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and later became one of the most recognizable voices for social justice in America, died on Feb. 17 at age 84. His family said he passed away at home in Chicago,…
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New data from My Code, Intelligence Center is signaling a significant political shift among communities of color as the country moves toward the 2026 midterm elections. The latest findings show President Donald Trump’s approval rating among multicultural voters has dropped to an all-time low, alongside rising anxiety over affordability, immigration enforcement, and political violence. The…
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Signals a New Era of Leadership and Sets the Stage for the International Women’s Conference at Hofstra University History was made on Long Island with the election of Siela Bynoe to the New York State Senate,marking a milestone moment for representation, leadership, and the future of public service in New York. Her decisive victory is being hailed…
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A sweeping new survey of multicultural voters reveals a dramatic decline in support for President Trump, coupled with mounting concerns over political violence, immigration, and economic pressures. The findings, released by My Code, Intelligence Center’s Multicultural Voter Tracker, offer one of the most comprehensive looks yet at attitudes within AANHPI, Black, Hispanic, LGBTQIA+, and women…
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In a push to mobilize Americans against economic and social setbacks, the advocacy group STOP THE R.O.A.R.—short for Stop The Republicans, Responsible For Another Recession—has launched a nationwide campaign calling out the Republican-led administration for its role in what the organization describes as another devastating recession. The group says the current political leadership is responsible…
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The Honourable Mark Brantley, Premier of Nevis, made history on August 13 with his first official visit to Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard—a community renowned for its cultural legacy and deep ties to the African American experience. Hosted in the heart of the Vineyard, the invitation-only gathering celebrated the shared histories of Nevis and Oak Bluffs…
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