Louisiana has become the center of a major national debate over Black political representation after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a congressional map that created a second majority-Black district in the state. The dispute has raised important questions about the Voting Rights Act, racial representation and how much consideration can be given to race […]
New York City has released its first-ever citywide racial equity plan, creating a government-wide framework designed to address racial disparities in areas including housing, employment, healthcare, education, infrastructure, community safety and economic opportunity. Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice announced the final Citywide Racial Equity Plan on September […]
By. Prof. E. Chijioke Ogbonna His Excellency, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Vice President and a presidential aspirant ahead of the 2027 general election, has recently embarked on a number of campaign outings marked by pronouncements about the policy direction his administration would supposedly take if given another opportunity to lead Nigeria. What has become […]
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections are approaching, and Black voters remain an important part of the American electorate. With congressional control, state governments, voting rules and representation on the ballot, the November elections will have consequences for communities across the country. The 2026 general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026. Unlike a presidential election, […]
Historically Black Colleges and Universities remain some of the most important institutions in American higher education. For generations, HBCUs have educated Black doctors, lawyers, educators, scientists, entrepreneurs, entertainers, politicians and community leaders while creating spaces where Black students can pursue academic excellence and develop a strong sense of identity and purpose. Today, HBCUs continue to […]
