Posts Tagged ‘International’
What to know about the crisis of violence, politics and hunger engulfing Haiti
Amid political turmoil, violence rages in Haiti, while residents have few places to turn for safety–or food.
Read MoreInternational News: They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeria’s forests
Yesterday, 287 children were kidnapped by motorcycle-riding gunmen outside their school in Kaduna state, Nigeria. This is the largest school kidnapping case since 2014.
Read MoreOpinion: What it means to be born Black in Germany
A Black German woman reflects on her feelings of exclusion growing up as one of the only Black people in her German hometown. She received many comments about her heritage that plenty of African Americans and other people of color can relate to as well.
Read MoreHow Dominican women fight child marriage and teen pregnancy while facing total abortion bans
In a country where abortion is criminalized and child marriage is normalized, Dominican women have come together to fight for their own safety through sex education.
Read MoreCaught in the middle: Blacks in Israel say war is ‘inhumane’
Black residents of Israel want an end to the violence committed by both sides of the Israel and Palestine conflict.
Read MoreCanada elects first Black speaker of the House of Commons
Greg Fergus is Canada’s newly elected speaker of the House, becoming the first Black speaker of the House of Commons.
Read MoreA Landmark Year for a Rare Calendar
A storied calendar’s next release will feature beautiful shots by a talented Black photographer named Prince Gyasi.
Read MoreIn Tuscany, a Dinner to Celebrate Black Queer Artists
A unique program that features Black queer artists wrapped up with a celebration of its month-long residency.
Read MoreInternational News: Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities
France is being torn apart by riots as protestors fight back against persistent police brutality toward Black citizens.
Read MoreMet police apologise to brothers stopped and searched after fist bump
Two brothers have received an apology and monetary recompense from London police after being falsely arrested in 2018.
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