Author: afrakan
Rev. Jesse Jackson wasn’t perfect, but his influence can’t be denied
Over the years, there have been several moments when I found myself cringing when others spoke about the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. I’ve often…
Intersectional conundrum: Palestinian watermelon mural upsets black community
Mural creator: ‘Any similarities to harmful imagery are completely unintentional […] From the rind to the seed, Palestine will be free.‘ An intersectional conundrum, for…
Florida council OKs funding to dig for possible graves near Tropicana Field
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CBS12) — What lies beneath the parking lots at Tropicana Field may soon come to light. On Thursday, St. Petersburg city leaders…
Why many ethnic Black Americans are sitting out anti-ICE protests
opinion We did not forcibly push America into a better moral nation for over five centuries to be excluded and front-line others’ proxy wars. Demonstrators…
How Is Ibrahim Traoré Running Burkina Faso Under Global Pressure?
Burkina Faso is facing growing geopolitical pressure, sanctions risks, aid cuts, and diplomatic tensions across the Sahel. Yet under the leadership of Ibrahim Traoré, the…
March 6, 2026 – by Heather Cox Richardson
The Reverend Jesse Jackson died on February 17, 2026, at age 84. Tying together the past and the future, this weekend’s annual commemorative crossing of…
Iran War – Hearing from the Afro-Iranian community | The Conversation | Focus on Africa
As the US and Israel continue to strike Iran and Lebanon, and Iran targets Tel Aviv and US assets across the Gulf, we look at…
Thoughts on Raiders releasing Geno Smith
This was coming all offseason. It was just a matter of when. There have been some reports Friday that stated the release was mutual between…
Political and religious leaders celebrate Jesse Jackson’s life at ‘homegoing’ service
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: It was a jubilant celebration today for the late civil rights leader the Reverend Jesse Jackson. Thousands gathered in Chicago for a…
In Photos: Black History Month celebration at Eastview Community Centre
Among those attending the 31st annual Black History Month celebration at Eastview Community Centre on Sunday, March 1, were (from left) Anthony … Source link
