The Generation Equality Forum which will begin tomorrow, June 30 in Paris, was organized by the government of France and the United Nations Women (UN Women). Vice-President Dr Philip Mpango will represent President Samia Suluhu Hassan at the forum. Speaking at a press conference in Dar es Salaam yesterday, French Ambassador to Tanzania Frédéric Clavier […]
We are at a promising but fragile period in our history. We have just experienced the utter devastation of a pandemic that has cost millions of lives, jobs, security and hard-fought earnings. Breaking down the losses would take up all the pages of this document. Yet these cracks begin to shine with light. With California’s […]
We are at a promising but fragile period in our history. We have just experienced the utter devastation of a pandemic that has cost millions of lives, jobs, security and hard-fought earnings. Breaking down the losses would take up all the pages of this document. Yet these cracks begin to shine with light. With California’s […]
Addis Ababa, June 27, 2021 (Walta) – Ethiopian Finance Minister Ahmed attended a meeting with the finance ministers of Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia and Sudan to discuss the progress of the Horn of Africa Initiative (HoAI) in areas such as trade and energy as well as to develop a regional digital eco-system. Finance Ministers in Djibouti […]
NEW YORK CITY (WABC) — New York City kicked off its June 19 celebration with a block party Friday at St. Nicholas Park in Harlem. President Joe Biden on Thursday signed legislation making June 19 a federal holiday to be observed on Friday, since the actual date falls on a Saturday. It is now the […]
At Urban List, we believe it is important to recognize pioneers who align their values with their actions, which is why we have partnered with Bank Australia share the inspiring stories of Australians who joined the clean money movement and aligned their bank with their values. Taking positive action to help make the world a […]
The Donovon Wayne Lynch Foundation for Social and Economic Justice offers scholarships to students who hope to improve communities. NORFOLK, Virginia – Donovon Lynch’s family are pushing for police reform in Virginia Beach and beyond. On Thursday, the Donovon Wayne Lynch Foundation for Social and Economic Justice hosted its inaugural events at Norfolk State University. […]
NEW YORK (CBSNew York) – Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that New York City will launch an economic justice plan on June 17. He calls for Universal Baby Bonds to create a scholarship account for each child in a public school. The program would start next year with kindergarten students. READ MORE: New York […]
HARLEM, New York (WABC) – The June 17 weekend in New York City begins Friday night with a celebration at St. Nicholas Park in Harlem, but on Thursday Mayor Bill de Blasio unveiled a new economic plan called the “Plan de economic justice of June “. “ “Something very important is happening this week, something […]
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI), which has 15 member countries, will help El Salvador implement bitcoin as legal tender. The president of CABEI expressed his support. “We are very optimistic,” he said. Central American Bank for Economic Integration supports Salvadoran Bitcoin law The head of the Central American Bank for Economic Integration […]
The author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott announced on June 15, 2021 that it and her husband Dan Jewett had given US $ 2.7 billion to 286 organizations, including universities, arts organizations and other non-profit organizations. This was her third such announcement since she first publicly discussed her intentions to donate in May 2019. Scott has […]
They started to arrive by buses loaded on May 12, 1968 demand economic justice. The Poor Campaign, a brainchild of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. and his Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), has drawn to Washington, DC, a diverse coalition of White, Latino, Native and Black Americans from across the country . They came from […]
The inviting words were encapsulated in the Chakwera Super hi5 political campaign plan; “Thrive together. “ These, ladies and gentlemen, are not just words. It was a statement of extreme intent, a holy grail of all campaign promises and the quintessential mantra of the epitome of Tonse’s change agenda. And if I’m not mistaken, that […]
Egyptian Trade and Industry Minister Nevine Gamea said Egypt attaches great importance to achieving regional economic integration in Africa. Gamea stressed the importance of: activating joint continental work to achieve industrial and agricultural integration; strengthen intra-community trade; support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs); and create more employment opportunities. These contribute to Egypt’s achievement of the […]
Americans have again been told that the billionaire class in the United States pays no taxes. No wonder, since the Fortune 500 and Wall Street generally don’t pay taxes either.As the rich get richer without paying taxes, the poor will be kicked out at the end of the month by the owner class. Meanwhile, the […]
In the 21st century, the American dream remains elusive to people of color, immigrants, and low-income families, due to the systemic racism that has prevailed throughout the history of our society – especially within the justice system. Equal protection under the law begins with judicial representation that reflects the communities we serve, ensuring that our […]
Neal Richardson assumes new role July 1 Neal Richardson works for economic justice. The new executive director of the St Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) will take over at the end of June and says residents can expect to see more community engagement to strengthen neighborhoods and economically move the whole city forward. SLDC is a […]
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones on Thursday appointed Neal Richardson as the new executive director of the St. Louis Development Corporation. Richardson will take up his post at the end of the month, replacing longtime director Otis Williams, who announced his intention to retire last year. American St. LouisNeal Richardson is the new executive director […]
Either way, the New Hampshire Legislature kicks off the 2021 legislative session on January 6, but not without controversy over the convening of the House of Representatives. The governor is sworn in on January 7. And on January 20, our nation will inaugurate a new president. This season of decision-makers’ transition is both a time […]
MINSK, June 1. / TASS /. Russia and Belarus have entered the home stretch to negotiate all EU economic integration programs, Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko said after meeting on cooperation with Russia , attended by President Alexander Lukashenko. “The government has unveiled the outcome of negotiations with its Russian colleagues, which have been actively […]