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As images of protests in Southern California have flooded television and social media in recent days, a key question has emerged: Why are so many protesters carrying Mexican flags at an American political protest? The sea of red, white and green Mexican flags at anti-deportation protests this week in Los Angeles has been seized upon […]
Protests that sprang up in Los Angeles over immigration enforcement raids and prompted President Trump to mobilize National Guard troops and Marines have begun to spread across the country, with more planned into the weekend. The protests in Los Angeles began Friday as Immigration and Customs Enforcement executed several raids in and around the country’s second . […]
Dozens of people milled about in Philadelphia’s Love Park as a series of short film portraits played on the facade of the park’s visitor center on a recent Friday evening. The ambient sounds of the city served as a soundtrack for the silent films. Several videos played simultaneously on different sections of the 360-degree projection […]
For generations, Black-majority cities have been at the heart of political movements, cultural innovation, and economic struggle. In 2025, that tradition continues in places like South Fulton, Jackson, and Detroit—cities where African Americans make up more than 80% of the population. These urban centers have long served as cultural anchors, political strongholds, and economic engines […]
OpenAI’s Sam Altman launched the World Project in the US on May 1, 2025, aiming to revolutionize digital identity verification using eye-scanning Orbs. This initiative seeks to create a secure, decentralized system distinguishing humans from AI. The Orb scans irises, generating encrypted IrisCodes stored on a blockchain. In exchange for participation, users receive 14 WLD […]
An updated analysis from Insider Monkey reveals that African Americans’ internal migration patterns have significantly contributed to the rise of “Black-majority cities” across the United States. These urban centers, where African Americans comprise a substantial portion of the population, have become focal points for opportunity, culture, and influence, reshaping the nation’s demographic and economic landscape. […]
Demonstrators dressed as handmaidens from The Handmaid’s Tale at the Washington monument in Washington DC. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters
The Premier League will again stage a four-team Summer Series across three cities in the United States from July 26 to Aug. 3, featuring AFC Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United . . .
Black squirrels have advantages and disadvantages, depending on where they are Doug Wechsler / naturepl.com Road accidents seem to be behind the natural selection of black squirrels in US cities, as they may be easier than grey ones for motorists to spot and swerve to avoid. Grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis), known as eastern gray squirrels […]
Atlanta keeps its position as the top U.S. city for Black-owned businesses, reaching 11.3% in 2022. Charlotte jumped to 7.1%, showing a big increase from 5.3% the year before. Charlotte’s growth landed it at number 12 among the country’s 50 biggest metro areas. Right after Atlanta comes Fayetteville, taking second place with 10.1% of businesses owned […]