By: Nima Dahir Saturday May 30, 2026 A new study by sociologist Nima Dahir explores how the press influences public ideas about belonging, identity and difference in Black neighborhoods. In “A Harlem Divided: Media, Blackness, and Difference in Le Petit Sénégal,” Dahir turns attention to Le Petit Sénégal, or Little Senegal, the West African enclave in Central Harlem. Dahir reviewed newspaper coverage spanning 1930 to 2025, drawing comparisons between mainstream publications and Black-owned media. The research shows…

Chad is teetering at a perilous tipping point, its structural weaknesses now so stark that the country—and the region around it—risks sliding toward state collapse. For years, regional powers and international partners equated military effectiveness with domestic stability and looked the other way. That misreading has run its course. The debate is no longer about whether President Mahamat Deby Itno presides over an authoritarian system—he does—but whether his government can keep the nation intact at all, writes Cameron…

Protein is one of the four macronutrients you need every day to keep you full, support muscle growth, and maintain your overall health. But while your daily protein needs can vary depending on factors like your activity level and age, it's important to know how much to eat at one time to avoid overloading your body and exposing yourself to health problems. To find out the ideal amount of protein per meal, we spoke to a registered dietitian Gabrielle Tafur, RDand preventive medicine doctors Cedrina Calder, MD. They explain…