Monthly Archives: January 2025
News
Michael T. Bivens swears in as the first African American Mayor of City of Whitehall, Ohio.
By Okon Ekpenyong On December 31, 2023, a significant moment took place in the city of Whitehall, Ohio. Michael T.
Opinions
Embracing the Unknown: Why It’s Time for New Americans to Break Free from Their Comfort Zones in 2024
By Okon Ekpenyong As we enter the year 2024, it’s important for new Americans and those living abroad to reflect
News
Exploring Faith and Community: A Look at the Upcoming 22nd Annual Muslim American Society Convention in Chicago
By Okon Ekpenyong The Muslim American Society convention, also known as MASCON, is back again this year for its 22nd
News
Ohio GOP legislature in a showdown with Governor DeWine over Veto of Bill 68 Gender Affirming Health Care for Minors
By Okon Ekpenyong Three days before the start of 2024, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine held a much-awaited press conference to
News
Governor DeWine Vetoes House Bill 68 Gender-Affirming Health Care for Minors
By Okon Ekpenyong Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has vetoed House Bill 68, also known as the SAFE Act, which would
Event
Grassroots Conversation and Apex1Radio host End-of-the-year Mental Health Dialogue Dec. 30
By Okon Ekpenyong Grassroots Conversation, a project of D-Lenz Media, in collaboration with Apex1Radio will host an End-of-the-year Mental Health
News
Senegalese Consulate processes over 1000 passports, renewal and documents in Columbus
By Okon Ekpenyong Over 1300 members of the Senegalese community in Columbus, Ohio, gathered at the Liberians In Columbus Inc.
Sports
United Nations designates December 21 as World Basketball Day
By Okon Ekpenyong December 21, 2023, marked a historic day for basketball enthusiasts worldwide. Designated by the United Nations as
Opinions
Politics, Leadership and Policy
By Sahayatri Dhakal If we look at the world at today’s time, the bell of danger is ringing. People are
Books
Nepalis in Diaspora discuss the book “Left-Right: Satta and Shakti’s ‘Unpolitics'” in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania community town hall
By Sahayatri Dhakal Nepali in diaspora based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States recently came together to read, review and comment