Category : News

Biden has withdrawn his campaign for reelection — what does this mean for Democrats?

The Democratic National Convention is quickly approaching. Here’s what to expect now that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race. The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), which is set for Aug. 19-22 in Chicago, will see aroun...

Biden’s exit sparks national and local reactions from political leaders

After President Joe Biden made the decision to withdraw from the presidential race, a range of reactions emerged from political leaders and organizations across the spectrum. His departure marks a pivotal moment in the upcoming election. Here are th...

44,000 Black women rally to raise over $1 million for Kamala Harris during zoom call organized by ‘Win With Black Women’

President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race, throwing his support behind VP Kamala Harris, and Black women are here for it.In an extraordinary display of solidarity and political influence, 44,000 Black women gathered virtually on Sunday...

Cutting marketing spending often backfires on businesses

& by Andre Martin, University of Notre Dame Businesses are often tempted to cut their marketing budgets for the short-term savings it provides – but those cuts can cause problems in the long term. A new study my colleague Tarun Kushwaha and I p...

Tourism chief touts Cricket World Cup arrivals

West Indies v Afghanistan at DSCG (Photo Credit – Henry Moeran) Saint Lucia’s Daren Sammy Cricket Ground (DSCG) hosted six matches in the ICC Men’s Two World Cup, and the venue came in for plaudits from organisers, commentators, pla...

Donald Comer Named Interim President of Lane College in Tennessee

Donald W. Comer has been selected to serve as interim president of Lane College. He will assume his new role on August 1. Lane College is a historically Black undergraduate college in Jackson, Tennessee. The institution enrolls over 1,000 students, 7...

Police Probe Leaked Internal Alert About Threats Against Officers

The Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF) is investigating the leakage of an internal document detailing numerous social media death threats against officers. The threats followed Saturday’s police-involved fatal shooting of Maxwell Duncan, al...

Black women rally behind Kamala Harris after Biden steps aside

Democrats and the rest of the nation are once again turning to Black women to lead the charge in saving democracy, and they have again stepped to the plate and swung for the fences. Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he would not r...

‘Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,’ a Karla Brundage choreopoem

Karla Brundage and cast rehearse “Lake Walking, Revolutionary Talking,” which will premiere at the Black Arts Movement House (BAM House) Aug. 9 and 10. – Photo: Kia Shaun Walton PHOTO: Karla Brundage, founder of poetry exchange program, West...

Lollapalooza 2024: What to know before you go

Following the success of GANGGANG’S I Made Rock ‘N Roll Festival in May, some Hoosiers may want to scratch their music festival itch again before the summer ends.& Lucky for them, Lollapalooza is right around the corner. The music festival,...

Racial Disparities Found Among Veterans’ Experiences With VA-Funded Community Care

Veterans who are unable to receive care from the Veteran Health Administration because of time or location constraints are able to received VA-funded “community care” outside of the VA system from a non-VA provider. A new study published...

Michael Joseph Is Saint Lucia’s Flag Bearer For Paris Games

Michael Joseph is Saint Lucia’s flag bearer for the 2024 Paris Olympics which begins on Friday, July 26, with the Opening Ceremony, set to be held in the heart of the city along the Seine. Joseph will compete in the Men’s 400M at this year’s Olympic...

Jeffrey Norfleet Is the New Leader of Shorter College in Arkansas

Jeffrey W. Norfleet II has been selected to serve as interim president of Shorter College in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shorter College, a historically Black community college, enrolls over 300 students. Black students represent roughly three-quarters of...

Jeffery Norfleet Is the New Leader of Shorter College in Arkansas

Jeffery W. Norfleet II has been selected to serve as interim president of Shorter College in Little Rock, Arkansas. Shorter College, a historically Black community college, enrolls over 300 students. Black students represent roughly three-quarters of...

Study Finds Increase in School Segregation Linked to Racial Health Disparities Among Black Americans

A new study led by scholars at Tufts University has uncovered a link between increases in school segregation and higher levels of racial health disparities for Black Americans compared to their White neighbors. While many previous studies have examin...