Published on Youtube in September 2022 by Amazon MGM Studios Brief Overview This featurette for the movie “TILL” highlights the story of Mamie Till Mobley, Emmett Till’s mother, and her powerful fight for justice after his brutal lynching. It underscores her role in sparking the Civil Rights Movement. Highlights Discover more on this topic:
Published in November 2023 by Reuters Short Summary Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo called for financial reparations from European nations for the transatlantic slave trade at the first day of a reparations conference in Accra, Ghana. He also stressed the need for a formal apology from the countries involved. The conference aims to create an Africa…
Published in November 2023 by Reuters Brief Overview King Charles expressed regret for colonial era abuses in Kenya, but some critics say it’s not enough, calling for a full apology and reparations. Highlights Discover more on this topic:
Published in November 2023 by BBC News Brief Overview King Charles expressed “great sorrow and regret” for the violence inflicted upon Kenyans by British forces during their independence movement in the 1950s. While he acknowledged the “abhorrent and unjustifiable” acts, he did not offer a formal apology. Highlights Discover more on this topic:
Published in November 2023 by The Guardian Click here to read the article Brief Overview The African Union (AU) and the Caribbean Community (Caricom) formed a coalition during a summit in Ghana to press European nations for reparations for slavery. They announced a global reparations fund and emphasized the need for formal apologies and recognition…
Published in November 2023 by the NEW YORK TIMES Click here to read the article Brief Overview This article by Peter S. Goodman explores the deep economic integration between the United States and China over the past quarter-century. This relationship, often referred to as “Chimerica,” saw the U.S. benefit from low-cost goods and China from…
Published in June 2024 Brief Overview This video explores the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action in college admissions. It highlights the experiences of students, both those who were impacted by the decision and those who benefited from affirmative action in the past. The video also examines the debate surrounding legacy…
Published in June 2023 by TIME Brief Overview President Biden strongly criticizes the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-based affirmative action in college admissions. He argues that diversity is essential to America’s strength and that the court’s ruling ignores the ongoing reality of discrimination in the country. He proposes a new standard that would allow…
Published in July 2023 by TIME MAGAZINE Click here to read the article Brief Overview In 2006, UCLA admitted just 96 Black freshmen, ten years after California banned affirmative action with Proposition 209. The experiences of these students, known as the “Infamous 96,” highlight the significant impact of the ban on diversity and student life…
Published in November 2015 by CBS Sunday Morning Brief overview Kehinde Wiley, a rising young painter, is creating a paradigm shift in the art world by depicting men of color in street dress using classical styles. His work is both socially relevant and artistically significant, drawing attention from high art culture mavens and those who…
