In a bold and controversial move, Erik Prince, founder of the infamous private military firm Blackwater and a prominent ally of Donald Trump, has announced a decade-long engagement in Haiti through his company Vectus Global. The plan, revealed in an exclusive interview with Reuters, outlines a dual mission: combatting rampant gang violence and establishing a […]
In an era where digital sovereignty is becoming a cornerstone of national policy, AfriNet emerges as a bold initiative to reshape Africa’s online landscape. Conceived as a government-controlled search engine, AfriNet represents a strategic move by African nations to reclaim control over their digital infrastructure, data governance, and information dissemination. A Homegrown Alternative to Global […]
The chatbots split into cliques and boosted the most partisan voices. A handful of “influencers” also quickly dominated the conversation, according to a study published last Tuesday by researchers at the University of Amsterdam. The researchers built a minimal social network with no ads, no recommended posts, and no algorithm deciding what users see. They […]
In a dramatic escalation of Global Military tensions, Russia is advancing its nuclear capabilities by developing air-to-air nuclear missiles, expanding its tactical nuclear forces and working on new strategic weapons, according to a recent U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency report. According to the 2025 report by the US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Russia has introduced an […]
President Trump deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and placed the city’s police department under federal control, launching an unprecedented effort to take charge of the nation’s capital. “This is Liberation Day in D.C., and we’re going to take our capital back,” Trump said during a news conference at the White House, where he […]
For decades, history textbooks in American classrooms have presented a selective version of technological progress—one that often centers white inventors while leaving out the significant contributions of Black innovators. This omission is not accidental. It reflects systemic racism, discriminatory patent laws, and the cultural tendency to simplify history into neat narratives that favor dominant groups. […]
Blending its poignant history, cultural resurrection, and current pursuit of justice: The origin: Silas White’s vision In 1957, a formidable Black entrepreneur named Silas White purchased the former Elks Lodge building at 1811 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica with the intention of establishing the Ebony Beach Club—a welcoming beachfront retreat for Black families during the […]
On the shores of South Carolina’s Sea Islands, the voices of the past echo through sacred songs preserved by Gullah Geechee elders. These spirituals, born from the pain and resilience of enslaved Africans, are being lovingly safeguarded by a group of elders who see their music not just as art, but as a living legacy. […]
In a move that could reshape the retirement savings landscape for millions of Americans, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing regulators to open the door for 401(k) plans to include private market investments. The order, signed on August 7, 2025, instructs the Department of Labor (DOL), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and […]
In what is being called the most significant data breach in history, a massive cyberattack has exposed the personal and sensitive information of billions of people around the world. From everyday internet users to government officials and corporate executives, no one appears to have been spared in this sweeping digital intrusion. Cybersecurity analysts report that […]