Trump’s new travel ban targets 19 mostly nonwhite countries, reviving a strategy Charles Kurzman says is more about racial exclusion than real national security.
Africa
Posted inOpinion
Africa’s plunder by IMF and World Bank ‘structural adjustments’
During the 1980s and 1990s, the IMF and World Bank forced African governments to implement SAPs, which led to a decline in public services, labor market regulations, and industrial policy, resulting in a recession that lasted over two decades and a decline in material use.
Posted inMSR Travel
Experience Cape Town Through the MSR Travel with Fred Podcast
The latest episode of MSR Travel with Fred Podcast takes listeners on an exciting journey to Cape Town, South Africa. Known for its vibrant culture and breathtaking scenery, Cape Town is a destination that offers something for every traveler. Fred delves into the city’s atmosphere, sharing unique insights and stories that bring this diverse and […]
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Sudanese Minnesotans share their stories as war rages on
The war in Sudan has caused over 10 million people to be displaced, and nearly 26 million people are now acutely food insecure.
Posted inOpinion
The African Diaspora gives meaning to vice president’s historic trip
Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic Africa trip to Ghana, Tanzania, and Zambia may be over, but the economic and cultural legacy will be felt for years to come.
Posted inNational, News
VP Harris unveils $1 billion African investment during historic continent visit
America’s first Black and female vice president spoke fervently during the trip about how “immensely powerful and moving,” the visit to the Motherland was.
Posted inArts + Culture
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ continues the series’ quest to recover and celebrate lost cultures
Simply put, a reverence for ancestral knowledge and culture is the beating heart of Afrofuturism.
Posted inNational, News
Ethiopia on the brink as crisis threatens ‘peace and stability’ of region
The conflict in the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia has now been going on for more than a year. An expert explains how it came to be.
Posted inGo Green
Only Gambia has sufficient plans in place to fight climate change
The new report revealed that only Gambia, the small West African nation, has plans compatible with the Paris Agreement, a legally binding international treaty on climate change.
Posted inFeatured, National, News
Nigerian police violence sparks MN protest
‘For police brutality in America, at least they will take [officers] to court, but in Nigeria they just let them go.’
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Serena Williams builds schools in Jamaica, Africa
Tennis megastar Serena Williams is going the extra mile in her philanthropic efforts to help those in
Posted inLocal & State, News
African women have launched their own versions of #MeToo
But women in many African countries have staged street protests. This enables them to avoid individualized attention but nevertheless makes their causes visible.
Posted inArts + Culture, Movies
REVIEW: Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ is near perfect
The Black Panther character was first introduced into the Marvel Studios pantheon back in 1966. The launch took place in the comic book “Fantastic Four Vol.1” issue 52. So why did it take 52 years for that character to make its solo debut on the silver screen? Well, apparently it takes five decades to make […]
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Africa may become the next China
Traditionally, Africans remained offline and uninvolved in the digital world. This has made it virtually impossible for many companies to directly communicate with African markets. Consequently, companies have avoided the continent altogether. With the proliferation of smartphones, Africans have suddenly become accessible via the Internet. With Facebook opening up its first office on the continent […]