In the first election since the 2023 military coup. By MONIKA PRONCZUK and YVES LAURENT GOMAUpdated 5:37 AM EDT, April 12, 2025Share LIBREVILLE, Gabon (AP) — Voters in the oil-rich Gabon headed to polling stations on Saturday in a presidential election that the country’s military rulers hoped would legitimize their grip on power. It’s the first election since a 2023 military coup ended a political dynasty that […]
Voters in Gabon choose a new president.
Democratic-led cities and states push back over DEI.
Minnesota, Vermont and other states and cities say they won’t comply with Education Department orders to affirm that they don’t have unlawful DEI practices. By The Associated Press Some Democratic-led states and cities are pushing back on a Trump administration threat to cut education funding over diversity, equity and inclusion programs, creating a standoff that could test how far the White House is […]
Rumors silenced
Nationwide — Michelle Obama is shutting down rumors of marital trouble with former President Barack Obama, explaining that recent absences from high-profile events were about prioritizing her own well-being, not a sign of relationship woes. In a candid interview on actress Sophia Bush’s podcast released Tuesday, the former first lady said she’s embracing the freedom to make choices that put herself […]
Long Gallery Harlem
Located in the heart of one of NYC’s cultural meccas, Long Gallery Harlem offers a range of amenities and services that characterize it as a premiere beacon for arts, culture, and community. As a configurable gallery space, LGH can be customized to serve open-air public programs, private venues for intimate engagements, and everything in between. With neighbors including the National […]
Edra Soto: Graft
On View Sep 5, 2024 – Aug 24, 2025 Doris C. Freedman Plaza,Central ParkAt 60th Street and 5th Avenue Edra Soto (b. 1971, Puerto Rico) explores the relationship between our private, interior lives and shared public history and culture. Graft is the latest in an ongoing series of installations based on rejas, wrought iron screens frequently seen outside homes in Puerto Rico. Rejas often feature […]
NYC Arts scene
NYC’s vibrant art scene, recent news includes a Handmaid’s Tale exhibit, stunning portraits at the Whitney Museum, a massive Steve Tobin art installation, and the BTFA Collective celebrating Trans Day of Visibility with local Black trans femme artists. . This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! Here’s a more detailed look at the top arts news in […]