By THECONVERSATION Long before colonialism brought slavery to the Caribbean, the native islanders saw hurricanes and storms as part of the normal cycle of life. The Taino of the Greater Antilles and the Kalinago, or Caribs, of the Lesser Antilles developed systems that enabled them to live with storms and limit their exposure to damage. On the larger islands, […]
By THECONVERSATION| Editorial Credit: Mark Reinstein/ shutterstock.com The legacy of slavery in America remains a divisive issue, with sharp political divides. Some argue that slavery still contributes to modern economic inequalities. Others believe its effects have largely faded. One way to measure the legacy of slavery is to determine whether the disproportionate riches of slaveholders have been passed down to their […]
By THECONVERSATION | Editorial Credit: QubixStudio/ shutterstock.com In just about any discussion of a poll about the very close presidential race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, you’ll hear the phrase “within the poll’s margin of error.” Those words signal that it is a tight race with no clear leader, even if […]
By: Peter Schurmann, Ethnicmediaservices.org | Gorodenkoff / shutterstock.com A pair of voter surveys released this week offer some encouraging news for the Harris camp just two weeks out from the November 5 election. Both polls show strong support for the Democratic candidate among voters of color in key swing states. With Harris and Trump locked […]
Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/ shutterstock.com Washington, DC — At campaign events in Arizona yesterday, JD Vance again made clear that a Trump second term would seek to make as many people as possible eligible for deportation – including those here with legal status such as TPS. As The New York Times reported in “Vance Vows an End […]
An In-Depth Analysis of Why Former President Trump is Unfit to Lead, with Moral, Legal, and Religious Justifications, and the Role of Vice President Harris from a Logical Perspective By AI | Editorial Credit: wadstock / shutterstock.com Why President Trump is Unfit to Lead the United States (Using His Own Words) Dangerous Rhetoric and Incitement […]
By Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: AnnaStills / shutterstock.com The beauty and wellness industries have seen a significant rise in entrepreneurship over the past decade, driven by a global shift toward self-care, mental well-being, and the pursuit of holistic health. Entrepreneurs entering these industries are not only responding to consumer demands for innovative products and […]
Editorial credit: shisu_ka / shutterstock.com Marriage is a lifelong commitment filled with ups and downs. It’s normal to experience difficulties in any long-term relationship. However, not all problems are fleeting or easily solved. Sometimes, couples face significant issues that question whether continuing the marriage is in their best interest. If you’re in such a situation, […]
By Laila Khan, IMMIGRATION IMPACT | Editorial credit: 5 second Studio / shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council does not endorse or oppose candidates for elected office. We aim to provide analysis regarding the implications of the election on the U.S. immigration system. For over a century, the United States has applied the principle of jus soli, […]
Photo by A.I Lilly Ledbetter, a pivotal figure in the fight for gender pay equity, passed away. Ledbetter died of respiratory failure, her family said in a statement Sunday, October 13, 2024. “Lilly Ledbetter passed away peacefully last night at the age of 86. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Our mother […]