By Reuters and The Associated Press A United Nations resolution, proposed by Ghana, to recognise transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations, has been adopted despite pushback from Europe and the United States. At a UN General Assembly (UNGA) vote on Wednesday, 123 countries supported the resolution, which is Read More…
As every sentient diplomat knows, diplomacy uses the reputation of power to achieve what power itself often cannot achieve, or can achieve only at greater and sometimes excessive cost.—Colin L. Powell U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett broke her silence on Monday over past controversial comments about Latino and Hispanic immigrants. In early April, while speaking at Grace Baptist Church’s Read More…
Tamari Davis (center) poses with her world championships medal, with her mother, Tamara Davis (left) and grandmother Shirlane Able. (Luena Rodriguez-Feo Vileira/WUFT News) Four words follow Tamari Davis from her hometown of Gainesville, Florida, to the world stage in Budapest: On your marks. Set. In the time it takes to tie a shoelace, she Read More…
NEED TO KNOW Olivia Yace, who represented Côte d’Ivoire in the top five at Miss Universe 2025, has stepped down from her title as Miss Universe Africa and Oceania Yace cited her commitment to being a “role model” for the next generation as the reason she has decided to resign, per her announcement on Nov. Read More…
The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a vibrant celebration that honors deceased loved ones, blending ancient traditions with modern customs, primarily celebrated in Mexico and parts of Latin America. Overview of the Celebration The Day of the Dead is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, coinciding with the Catholic holidays of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. This holiday is not merely a day of mourning; rather, it is a joyful celebration of life and death, where families honor their deceased relatives through various traditions and rituals. Origins and history Día de Muertos traces its origins back thousands of years to the Indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica, particularly the Aztecs, Toltecs, Olmecs, and Maya—who held a cyclical understanding of life and death. For them death did not represent an end but a continuation of existence in another realm. These civilizations believed that the spirits Read More…
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