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Chauvin ruling, relief but for how long? 21 Apr 2021 Derek Chauvin faces up to 75 years in prison. Reuters At last some light at the end of a tunnel of despair and persistent persecution based on deep-seated prejudice. For years citizens of colour in the United States have been confronting racial bias in the streets of hatred and violence –– all aimed at them, by a reportedly bigoted police force. The news of the verdict has been greeted with joy and relief by the beleaguered coloured community in the country. The verdict was delivered after about 10 hours of d...

Black-ish), Pauletta Washington ( Ugly Betty). “Going into this fifth year of 50in50, it is really incredible to see the movement that has been created with this series. It is one that has become a safe space and platform for agency and empowerment for Black women from all parts of the world to share their diverse and nuanced experiences and to really tackle the issues that affect us as Black women every day,” said Washington. “I am proud and honored to have been a part of this series for all five years and I love that these stories illustrate how Black women are stepping into...

by Vijaya Chandrasoma President Biden has completed 50 days of his Presidency in a style as different from that of his predecessor as night and day. And he has performed magnificently, in the backdrop of the worst health and economic crises ever faced by the nation. Amazingly, a crisis of regal proportions has overwhelmed the world’s headlines. A scandal that has driven media attention of the most terrible crises faced by the world to obscurity. A cataclysm that will change our lives forever. Will the unborn child who is destined to be eighth in line for the British monarchy be black? This ...

People Poll: How did you feel about the Inauguration? January 20, 2021 Julianna Massey, Junior, Business Management “I’m really glad that with everything that was going on that President Biden was able to get into office Ok, and there weren’t any attempts on his life. I’m glad everything went smoothly.”   Jasmine Haynes, Freshman, Psychology Major “I was ready; it’s been a long day coming! We’ve been waiting, and he has a female Black Vice President. It’s just something you’d never think you’d see in 2021. He (President Biden), has folks in office that can relate to me...

What might Biden's US-Africa policy look like US President Joe Biden's decision to lift the ban on travel to the US by citizens of majority-Muslim countries has already won praise in Africa. But governments aren't expecting miracles from the new administration. As US Vice President, Biden traveled to three African countries in 2010 whereas Donald Trump did not set foot in Africa once during his presidency On his first day in office, Joe Biden repealed the Trump administration's 2017 immigration restriction, known as the Muslim ban, on travel and visas for citizens of predominantly Muslim coun...