Gratefully Offering Sacred Words and Water

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Maulana Karenga — In this Black History Month II: Women Focus, I reach back to retrieve and share a hallowed...

MSJ Statement on Developments in International Relations Imperial Control Vs. South-South Relations

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). The Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) was the first to make a clear statement (issued on March 2nd) condemning the policy...

MSJ Statement on Developments in International Relations Imperial Control Vs. South-South Relations

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). The Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) was the first to make a clear statement (issued on March 2nd) condemning the policy...

Trump’s EPA is at War with the Americans it is Supposed to Protect

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ben Jealous —  As they say in horror movies, the call is coming from inside the house. Under Donald Trump, the Environmental...

Senate Democrats Cave on Disastrous Republic Spending Bill

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Vantage Point VignetteComments and Commentary by Dr. Ron Daniels It was shocking, shameful and demoralizing to witness a handful of nervous, spinless...

A Model and Mirror of Service, Sacrifice and Struggle

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Maulana Karenga — This February 21, 2025, marks the 60th Anniversary of the assassination and martyrdom of El Hajj Malik...

A Mother-Son Message of Resistance to the World

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Maulana Karenga — Part 1. As we move from February, the month of the martyrdom of Nana Haji Malcolm X and...

That day Eartha Kitt shut down the White House luncheon — By David Love

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). When the President asks you a question, either say what people want to hear or you speak the truth. By David Love,...

In Disruption, Go Back to Our Roots

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — It has not yet been sixty days, but in two scant months the 47th President has upended...

They cannot rob us of our history and our place in America’s story

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ben Jealous —  My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit...

Vantage Point: The Blood on the Bridge

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). March 10, 2025Women’s History Month Edition of Vantage Point An open forum with commentary by The Professor, Dr. Ron Daniels. Focus: “The...

The Tariff Wars Affect Everyone, Especially the Low Income

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Dr. Julianne Malveaux — Because I lack a degree in psychology or pathology, I cannot speculate about the motives of the...

Letting Coal Die Will Save Both Lives and Money and Create Jobs (In Coal...

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ben Jealous —  Note to every American: Keeping coal plants open – never mind bringing more online – kills people. And closing...

Reparation Information Thought Series – Staying Strong During Political Turmoil

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Watch this video of the Reparation Information Thought Series: Staying Strong in the Fight for Reparations During Political Turmoil, co-hosted by...

Washington Informer article cites rising overdose deaths in Black communities

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Expanding access, breaking stigma: Tracie Gardner and Daliah Heller highlight rising overdose deaths in Black communities and the urgent need for...

What Is The Difference Between ICE and Police?

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Understanding the roles of ICE and the NYPD can help immigrants better protect their rights. Overview: Documented reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs...

You’re Fired. — By Ben Jealous

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ben Jealous —  It was February 14. But what nearly 400 Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) employees got that day were not...

Honoring Malcolm X’s Mother – Louise Little Memorial

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Video by Grenada Broadcasting Network (GBN) This video features Grenadian news coverage of IBW’s recent delegation visit to Grenada, underscoring our ongoing...

IBW’s Pilgrimage of History and Hope to Grenada

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Vantage Point VignetteComments and Commentary by Dr. Ron Daniels I have just returned from Grenada along with my Executive Assistant Paulann Paterson....

Selma, The Significance of the Blood on the Bridge

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). February 17, 2025 Back History Month Edition of Vantage Point The Professor, Dr. Ron Daniels, is joined by special guest Atty. Faya...

Justice for Marcus Garvey: The Way Forward

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Date and time Wednesday, February 26 · 6 – 8pm EST Location Howard University School of Law2900 Van Ness Street Northwest Damon J. Keith...

America has a history of taking over Black towns — By David Love

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). The attempted state takeover of a Mason, Tenn. town is a reminder that America has a long history of taking over...

Report back from Grenada with special guest Paulann Paterson

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). February 24, 2025Back History Month Edition of Vantage Point On this February 24, 2025 Back History Month Edition of Vantage Point, The...

How You Like Trump Now?

Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Vantage Point VignetteComments and Commentary by Dr. Ron Daniels Yes, elections have consequences. A major lesson to be learned from the stunning...