Conservatives in Western Canada Pass Law Rejecting Federal Sovereignty
A new law in the province of Alberta radically circumscribes federal authority, advancing the agenda of the province’s far-right secessionist movement.
Covid Is Spreading Rapidly in China, New Signs Suggest
Even as official figures from the central government remain low, regional numbers point to explosive outbreaks and overstretched health care systems.
Times Past
We’re diving into The Times’s archives with the help of a professional.
Day 25: That Time an Orthodox Jew Celebrated Christmas
Alex Edelman, a comedian, recalls his family’s one-night fling with Christmas — undertaken as a mitzvah for a non-Jewish friend.
Winter Weather Wreaks Havoc Across Canada
The heavy snow and bone-chilling temperatures in Canada were part of the same weather system affecting much of the United States.
56luc releases new EP “Happy Birthday Luc”
Song Coupe Part 2 The artist, 56luc (also known as Jose Betancourt) has just released his newest EP, “Happy Birthday Luc” on YouTube and all the usual streaming platforms. You can find out more about this artist by watching his YouTube interview with Politics as Usual where he explains the creative processes which drive his
New Year, New You, New Boo!
By Ericka Alston-Buck Tis’ the season for many to begin setting New Year Resolutions and proclaiming all of the changes that they plan to make in 2023. Lots of single people like myself, will be more open to the possibility of being in committed relationships. Then there are those that will challenge themselves to jump
Claudine Gay appointed as first Black president of Harvard University
By Word In Black Since 2018, Claudine Gay has served as the Edgerley Family Dean of Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS), the University’s largest and most academically diverse faculty, spanning the biological and physical sciences and engineering, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts. As dean, she has guided efforts to expand
Jury deliberated seven hours before finding Daystar “Tory Lanez” Peterson guilty of shooting Megan thee Stallion, sentencing set for Jan. 27
By AFRO Staff The future of Daystar Peterson, known worldwide by the rap moniker “Tory Lanez,” was decided by a jury in just seven hours, according to information released by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The guilty verdict was handed down after the jury heard evidence of Peterson’s involvement in the shooting of
Gov.-Elect Wes Moore delivers Morgan State University’s commencement speech
By AFRO Staff Maryland’s first Black Gov-Elect, Wes Moore, delivered the 2022 Fall commencement speech at Morgan State University on Dec. 16. More than 400 students walked across the stage in their commencement robes, with members of the community, family, friends and the next governor of Maryland cheering them on. Moore was more than just