The Perfect Storm: Deconstructing Mozambique’s Deepening Food Crisis

The Perfect Storm: Deconstructing Mozambique’s Deepening Food Crisis

By Anne Webster | Photo Copyright IQ INC. An in-depth analysis of the converging forces of violent insurgency, climate catastrophe, economic exploitation, and the lingering shadows of colonial history that have plunged a nation into a state of perpetual hunger. Mozambique, a nation of breathtaking coastline and abundant natural resources, is ensnared in a devastating […]

Mozambique’s Food Crisis: Root Causes, Power Structures & the Quest for Justice

Mozambique’s Food Crisis: Root Causes, Power Structures & the Quest for Justice

An in-depth analysis with historical context, geopolitical dynamics, and forward-looking solutions. By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. Executive Summary Overview: Mozambique faces a severe, systemic food crisis impacting over 5 million people, driven by climate shocks, Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado, and sweeping cuts in U.S. development aid under the Trump Administration. […]

Trump’s Unique Take on Diversity: A Love for Blondes, Brunettes, and Redheads

Trump’s Unique Take on Diversity: A Love for Blondes, Brunettes, and Redheads

By Sandy Connors | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / shutterstock.com  When it comes to diversity, former President Donald Trump has often been at the center of public conversation. Whether it’s his stance on race, culture, or societal inclusion, Trump’s views have ignited debates and attracted scrutiny. But there’s one area where his appreciation for diversity […]

Why Caribbean American Women Bring a Vital Perspective to Leadership in Today’s Corporate America

Why Caribbean American Women Bring a Vital Perspective to Leadership in Today’s Corporate America

Photo courtesy of Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown By drawing on cultural intelligence, resilience, and community-centered values, Caribbean American women offer a powerful leadership model for this moment. In 2025, as many U.S. organizations recalibrate their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts under public and political pressure, Dr. Kerry Mitchell Brown believes a valuable leadership perspective is being overlooked. A […]

The Unseen Scars: Renty Taylor, Delia, and Harvard’s Enduring Legacy of Racism

The Unseen Scars: Renty Taylor, Delia, and Harvard’s Enduring Legacy of Racism

By Esther Claudette Gittens| Editorial credit: 365 Focus Photography / Shutterstock.com In the annals of American history, the story of Renty Taylor and his daughter Delia serves as a harrowing testament to the brutality of slavery and the insidious ways in which academic institutions participated in and perpetuated racist ideologies. Forced to disrobe for photographs […]

Is U.S. Democracy Weakening?

Is U.S. Democracy Weakening?

By Selen Ozturk, ACOM  In just over 100 days since President Trump’s return to office, public opinion reflects growing alarm over the bounds of executive power. A late April survey conducted by the Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) suggests that 52% of Americans — including 87% of Democrats, 56% of Independents and 17% of Republicans — agree […]

Is Pope Leo XIV the Right Pontiff for This Moment?

Is Pope Leo XIV the Right Pontiff for This Moment?

By Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. | Editorial credit: Rokas Tenys / shutterstock.com  For me, the election of a new Pope —both because of how quickly it happened and because of who was chosen— fills me with enthusiasm. Although I consider myself a Catholic with limited participation in Church rituals, I have embraced its values […]