The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, the only all-Black, all-female unit to serve in Europe during World War II, was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on April 29, 2025, honoring their heroic efforts in clearing a massive mail backlog and their long-overdue recognition as American patriots.
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Posted inPolitics
‘Margaritagate,’ propaganda and the erosion of justice: Why the Abrego García case is a national alarm bell
The orchestrated photo op between Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., and wrongfully deported Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego García, dubbed “Margaritagate,” exemplifies the government’s use of propaganda to mask state misconduct and deportation abuses. This case highlights a broader erosion of democratic principles—where truth-tellers are punished, due process is subverted, and marginalized communities face systemic injustice.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Millions mourn Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the first pope from South America, was known for his humble and non-traditional gestures, and his passing has prompted reflection on his powerful legacy and the unfinished hopes of Black Catholics seeking recognition for African-American sainthood.
Posted inReligion
A Black pope? Francis made it a possibility
Pope Francis, who died at age 88, leaves behind a legacy of advocacy for marginalized communities, including Black people, through actions like appointing the first African-American cardinal and condemning racism as a sin. His inclusive leadership reshaped the Catholic Church’s global power dynamics and opened the possibility for the election of the first Black pope.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit pope, died on April 21 at age 88, leaving behind a transformative yet polarizing legacy marked by his humility, compassion for the marginalized, and progressive reforms that challenged conservative Catholic traditions. While he inspired many with his focus on social justice, interfaith dialogue, and a “poor church for the poor,” his papacy also stirred controversy over his approach to sexual abuse scandals, LGBTQ+ inclusion, and church doctrine.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
A Pentecostal church in South Africa holds mass Easter weddings for 3,000 people, some polygamous
A Pentecostal church in South Africa celebrated Easter Sunday with a mass wedding ceremony for about 3,000 people, many entering into polygamous marriages as part of the church’s traditions. The International Pentecost Holiness Church, which blends Pentecostal beliefs with African customs, held its largest wedding event yet at its 60,000-seat headquarters near Johannesburg.
Posted inU.S. Government
First signs of hope — Sen. Van Hollen meets with Abrego Garcia in El Salvador
Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s in-person meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador confirms that the Maryland resident is alive and well, bringing renewed hope to those demanding his safe return. The moment has sparked a call to action, urging the public to amplify awareness, pressure lawmakers, and stand united in defense of justice and democracy.
Posted inMaryland News
Fight over return of wrongfully deported Maryland man heats up
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said in an April 14 news conference that he will not return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland father wrongly deported to a notorious El Salvador prison last month. The U.S. Supreme Court has ordered the government to facilitate his return, but officials in both countries continue to pass off responsibility on who should initiate Abrego Garcia’s trip back to America.
Posted inNEWS
At least 100 people killed in attacks on famine-hit camps in Sudan’s Darfur, UN official says
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces launched a brutal two-day assault on famine-stricken displacement camps and the city of el-Fasher, killing over 100 people—including 20 children and nine aid workers—and forcing thousands to flee. The attack marks a deadly escalation in the country’s ongoing civil war, which has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis, with half the population facing extreme hunger.
Posted inINTERNATIONAL
The US has revoked visas for South Sudanese while civil war threatens at home
The Trump administration has revoked all U.S. visas for South Sudanese nationals, citing the country’s failure to accept deportees—an action South Sudan criticized as unfair and based on a mistaken identity. This move threatens to return individuals to a nation facing renewed civil unrest and underscores the stark shift in U.S. policy toward a country it once helped to independence.
Posted inCommentary
Why does America keep punishing Haitians for wanting freedom?
The U.S. has a long history of unfairly targeting Haitian immigrants with harsh policies, rooted in anti-Blackness and fear of Black liberation, and the latest attack on Haiti’s TPS is a calculated move to criminalize and deport nearly 500,000 Haitian migrants.
Posted inNational News
Markets plunge after China retaliates against White House tariffs
Wall Street suffered its worst week since the COVID-19 pandemic as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions sent the S&P 500 tumbling 6 percent and deepened fears of a global recession, despite strong U.S. job numbers. China’s retaliatory tariffs, combined with uncertainty over future Fed rate cuts and inflation concerns, triggered widespread market losses, with nearly all S&P 500 companies falling and key stocks with ties to China hit especially hard.
