‘She may be family, but we need to hold her accountable’: Howard students cautiously excited by Kamala Harris
Students at the vice-president’s alma mater express pride and hope, but say Harris still needs to earn their supportOn Tuesday, day two of the Democratic national convention in Chicago, Howard University, in Washington DC, was abuzz with students excited about alumna Kamala Harris’s presidential candidacy. The Guardian spoke to several students who expressed pride that…
Controversy over an India Day Parade float is a slur on Hindu pride
RNS) — Despite criticism of India’s new Ram temple, parade organizers were stunned at the response to the float. The post Controversy over an India Day Parade float is a slur on Hindu pride appeared first on Religion News Service…
Brat Green and Zany Hats Rule Street Style at the 2024 Democratic National Convention
The 2024 Democratic National Convention has proven itself an ideal forum for people to represent their home state and take pride in their values through fashion…A same-sex penguin pair captured hearts. After one died, the other sang.
Sphen and Magic raised two chicks at an Australian aquarium, increased awareness about rainbow families and inspired a float at the Sydney Mardi Gras Pride parade…
Gus Walz wins over social media with emotion for father
An emotional Gus Walz was seen in the crowd at the DNC on Wednesday night, as his father formally accepted the nomination for vice president. Walz, standing with his mother Gwen and sister Hope, had tears streaming down his face and appeared to be sobbing openly with pride as his mother and sister silently cried…
How Stray Fawn survived eight years as an indie with no investors or publisher
Speaking at Devcom, Stray Fawn co-founder Philomena Schwab shared how the Zurich-based studio has survived for the past eight years, from refusing to partner with a publisher to the importance of community support when developing a game.Schwab emphasised that Stray Fawn prides itself on being an independent studio…
Oak Park Fourth of July parade a showcase of town’s diversity
Village and civic leaders say not only is pride for country on display when Oak Park holds its annual “Independence Day Parade,” but it is also a showcase of the diversity in the west suburb. Scores of people watched as the annual parade stepped off July 4 from from Longfellow Park and rolled down Ridgeland…
Bluestockings, Memoirs, and School Supplies
Dig into this week’s new nonfiction releases, as well as a pair of excellent books for Disability Pride Month…