Political Activism

Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo The newly inaugurated University of Nigeria Board of Trustees, Nsukka (UNN), began planning to make the institution self-sufficient in funding its research, academic programs and infrastructure. Board chairman Ikechi Emenike described the goal in his speech at the inaugural board meeting, said it was time for UNN to …

By Joyce Green Opinion commentary On August 16, the world saw Afghanistan fall to the Taliban, city after city, and ultimately the collapse of the government and the flight of its president. The Canadians had supported a mission in Afghanistan that spanned the years 2001-2014. During this time, Canadian troops …

On July 29, former US Senator Carl Levin, the longest serving member of the US Senate in Michigan history, passed away. His death follows the death of another political giant in Michigan and the United States, Congressman John Dingell. The death of Senator Carl Levin, like the death of Dingell, …

THE third annual Docs Ireland Festival will feature an international selection of new documentaries from countries including Ireland, UK, US, India, Cuba, Palestine, Russia, Iraq and Hong Kong . Ahead of the five-day festival which runs from August 25 to 29, Docs Ireland has teamed up with Féile An Phobail …

Senior residents of Rancho La Paz mobile homes now have state law to protect them from rent spikes throughout the park – which straddles Anaheim and Fullerton – after more than two years of activism on the issue. Park resident Lupe Ramirez led the fight, which began in early 2019, …

ATTENTION: this episode contains spoilers for season 2, episode 3 of Ted Lasso. You’re going to want to stop and pay special attention to episode three when watching the new season of Ted lasso on Apple TV +. It primarily focuses on the unique power of activism and protest in …

Raven “Hulk” Saunders, the attention-grabbing American shot putter with her neon purple and green hair and flaming mask that echoed her nickname, became the first athlete risk IOC sanctions by protesting from the medal podium. Upon receiving his silver medal, Saunders raised his arms and crossed them in an X …

Breadcrumb Links World Politics Entertainment Books BC activist and scholar Harsha Walia makes compelling arguments in her fortifying new book on our global man-made crises Author of the article: Tom sandborn Release date : Jul 23, 2021 • 46 minutes ago • 2 minutes to read • Join the conversation …

Critical race theory has become a rallying cry for both Republican politicians and conservative parents. The COVID-19 pandemic forced parents to be more aware of their children’s school schedule as they attended school virtually. While school officials maintain educators don’t teach students that racism is systemic, some parents – and …

PHILADELPHIA CREAM A pro-democracy activist from Hong Kong and a Saudi women’s rights activist will receive the Medal of Freedom later this year. The National Constitution Center announced on Tuesday that the annual award will be presented on September 21 to Jimmy Lai and Loujain al-Hathloul “for their courage and …