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    Contribute to the HSP Haiti Crisis Fund

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Yes, I want to help the Haiti Support Project in its efforts to assist Haiti to resolve the current crisis and...

    UN rights expert calls for end to Russia’s crackdown on lawyers

    Mariana Katzarova, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation, urged Russian authorities to release lawyers Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser...

    Racism or Politics? “They’re Eating Cats and Dogs”

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). You Are Here: Home » Blog » Commentaries/Opinions » Earl Ofari Hutchinson: Racism or Politics? “They’re Eating Cats and Dogs” About Earl...

    World News in Brief: Sudan food crisis update, justice in Thailand, UN can solve...

    The World Food Programme (WFP) has increased its humanitarian response in Sudan’s conflict-ravaged areas, particularly in Darfur, where the risk of widespread famine looms.Since...

    IBW Congratulates Chairman Richard Adams on Receiving Prestigious Proclamation from City of Pittsburgh

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Mayor Ed Gainey and the city honor Richard Adams for over four decades of leadership, integrity, and civic engagement The Institute of...

    UN rights office warns of ‘dangerous tipping point’ as abuses surge in Sudan

    In a new report, UN investigators detailed multiple attacks on civilians, healthcare facilities, markets, and schools, as well as ethnically motivated summary executions.“The continued...

    ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas commander

    Judges on the ICC said there were reasonable grounds that the three men bore “criminal responsibility” for the alleged crimes committed “from at least...

    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...

    January 11, 2025 forum and rally in support of The First Black Republic

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). You Are Here: Home » Blog » News & Current Affairs » Events » Haitian Independence Day at Rainbow PUSH: January 11,...

    Rights experts urge United Kingdom to curb hate speech

    The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racism (CERD) voiced concern over persistent hate crimes, hate speech and xenophobic incidents on various platforms, including...

    Sudan: Access to stricken Zamzam camp ‘is nearly impossible’

    “I am deeply worried about reports of destruction of homes and livelihoods in North Darfur,” said Clementine Nkweta-Salami, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for...

    Relentless crisis in Haiti: One in eight children internally displaced

    The latest data reveals that over 500,000 children have been forced from their homes – a shocking 48 per cent increase since September.In total,...

    Rebuilding Altadena, CA After Wildfires

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). January 27, 2025 Edition of Vantage Point: Rebuilding Altadena, CA After Wildfires | Black History & Culture. Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Author, Political...

    Live: Human Rights Day around the world

    Human Rights Day, marked annually on 10 December, will focus on the theme Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now, and we will bring you...

    UN rights office calls for more action to combat ‘senseless criminality’ in Haiti

    Tackling insecurity in the Caribbean country must be the utmost priority, the report said, urging the authorities and the international community to do more...

    A Milestone Moment for My Son and Me A Personal Political Note

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). Vantage Point VignetteComments and Commentary by Dr. Ron Daniels Today is November 16, two days after the Institute of the Black World...

    No end in sight to the ‘war on women’ in Gaza

    “They are losing their lives, they are sick, hungry, exhausted, holding families together despite their constant fear and loss,” said Maryse Guimond, speaking from Jerusalem to journalists at...

    Vantage Point: Tribute to Don Rojas: A True Revolutionary

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). September 30, 2024 Edition of Vantage Point On this edition of Vantage Point, host Dr. Ron Daniels aka The Professor is joined...

    Harris or Trump: No Difference for Palestinians?

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Ted Glick — Does it make any difference to the Palestinian people whether it is Harris or Trump who wins? I...

    Rights experts call for immediate release of Abu Zubaydah from Guantánamo

    On Monday the United States military sent 11 long-term detainees from the facility to Oman after reaching agreement with the Government there on relocation...

    The Unstoppable Rise of Black Women Voters

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). By Glynda C. Carr — As we approach this critical election season, a remarkable story unfolds across America. Young Black women are...

    World News in Brief: Security Council Libya resolution, cyclone recovery in Mozambique, Marburg virus...

    The resolution authored by the United Kingdom was passed by 14 votes with none against – permanent Council member Russia abstained.It introduces new provisions...

    National Reparations Strategy Session Urgent Call to Action

    Photo credit: DiasporaEngager (www.DiasporaEngager.com). You Are Here: Home » Blog » News & Current Affairs » National Reparations Strategy Session Urgent Call to Action – October...

    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...