Today: April 17, 2025
“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery. None but ourselves can free our minds.”— Bob Marley Across continents, generations, and cultures, people of African descent share a struggle that transcends geography. In the face of persistent global inequities—marked by war, economic instability, and cultural…
The abrupt dismantling of Voice of America (VOA) is not just a blow to journalism—it underscores why new media and the future of free press must be urgently addressed. President Trump’s executive order, which effectively shuts down the U.S. Agency for Global…
Mayor Bowser’s Balancing Act in Trump’s Washington In the turbulent political landscape of Donald Trump’s second presidency, Washington, D.C., finds itself at the crossroads of pragmatism and principle. Mayor Muriel Bowser, once a vocal critic of Trump’s policies, now engages in a…
In what could only be described as a dystopian spectacle masquerading as governance, Donald Trump delivered his joint session of Congress (State of Union) address–a rambling, self-congratulatory tirade that showcased the depths of his administration’s dysfunction, the Republican Party’s moral bankruptcy, and…
The United States is not just declining—it is being deliberately dismantled by a ruling class that has abandoned any pretense of serving the public good. With Donald Trump back in power and billionaire Elon Musk granted near-total control over the federal government’s…
The United States, once the self-styled torchbearer of democracy, is now teetering on the edge of oligarchy—a system where the rich few pull the strings and everyone else fights for crumbs. Let’s not sugarcoat it: the “land of the free” has sold…
By Janai Nelson In the span of just a week, President Trump has issued a deluge of executive orders—over thirty by most counts—launching sweeping attacks on diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) programs and threatening the fundamental rights of all Americans. From…
For years, my dog struggled with anxiety. The pacing, the whining, and the constant need for comfort were heartbreaking to watch. A once cheerful companion, my furry friend became withdrawn and skittish. Like many pet owners, I felt helpless. Then I discovered…
Incoming President-elect Donald Trump has never been one to shy away from making history—or rewriting it, for that matter. Even well known for his flair for the dramatic, his latest proposals have left many scratching their heads—or perhaps clutching their passports in existential dread.…
This year, journalism found itself at an inflection point. At “Covering A Divided Nation: Lessons from Black and Brown Media,” a summit and event organized by URL Media and co-hosted by and held at the National Press Club Journalism Institute. I was…
