Today, Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety for the Canadian government, announced a $390 million investment to fight crime and violence in the country, focusing on preventing gun and gang violence. The funding will be provided over the next five years to provinces and territories to support various initiatives, including support for law enforcement and Read More…
Day: 8 May 2023
Witnesses to a Massacre (II): The Dead and the Injured
Witnesses to a Massacre (II): The Dead and the Injured “Something much more significant is being put to light… Both the killer and the killed are victims.”—Seymour Hersh. Steve Ogah continues his account of his visit to Owo town, Ondo State, Nigeria, in the aftermath of June 5, 2022, Pentecost Sunday terror attack at Read More…
Style Your Dreams: Fashion Forward, Business Minded: Vic Delane’s Secret to Success
Victoria Delane is a woman who followed her dream and turned it into a successful business. As the CEO of Vic Delane Styling, a personal wardrobe stylist company, she has made it her mission to empower people and normalize luxury for the “everyday person.” She offers services that alleviate the time, energy, and stress of Read More…
30 Dead in Overcrowded Boat Tragedy in India: The Urgent Need for Stricter Safety Standards
Tragedy struck the Tuvalthiram beach in the Tanur area of Malappuram district in Kerala, India, as an overcrowded double-decker boat capsized, claiming the lives of at least 30 people. The boat operator has been charged with multiple counts of homicide, as the death toll is expected to rise, with many passengers still unaccounted for. The Read More…
Repatriating Stolen African Artifacts: Reclaiming Cultural Heritage from European Museums.
The European colonization of Africa in the 19th century was a dark period that left a lasting legacy of exploitation and oppression. One of the most glaring examples of this exploitation is the vast collection of African artifacts in European museums. These museums acquired these artifacts during the colonial era through various means, including theft, Read More…
For What It Is Worth, My Advice to the Graduating Class of 2023
Dear Class of 2023: Had my priorities been in order when I graduated, my career compass would have been: Love what you do. Love the people you do it with. Love what you leave behind. We live in a complicated world, especially when it comes to work. There are usually established, but not hard and Read More…