As the 2024 election nears, Kim Sajet explores how presidential portraits reflect US governance evolution.The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC, is home to the only complete collection of presidential portraits outside the White House. These portraits capture not only the likenesses of some of the most powerful figures in US history but also their legacies, shaped by the political, social, and cultural climates of their time. As another pivotal election approaches, with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as candidates, these portraits offer a unique lens on the country’s evolving leadership. Explore how the narrative of US governance has transformed…
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A manhunt has been launched for “multiple shooters” who killed four and injured 18 more when they “fired upon a large group of people,” in Birmingham, Alabama police said early Sunday. At least four of the wounded have “life-threatening injuries,” Birmingham Police Department Officer Truman Fitzgerald told a news conference, hours after the incident in what he called one of the city’s “most popular entertainment districts.” Fitzgerald said that officers arrived on the scene shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday “when they observed two adult males and one adult female who was unresponsive on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound.” Medics pronounced…
Clinton Fearon is a composer, songwriter, singer, and instrumentalist since his early youth. The Jamaican artist was the bassist, singer, and lyricist for The Gladiators at a young age and, since moving to Seattle in 1987, has performed as a solo artist. On Friday, October 11, he will be performing at Patronaat Haarlem, The Netherlands. The Singer has released 13 albums to date and continues to travel the world with his impressive body of work. His upcoming acoustic album, Survival Vibration, is set to be released soon, and a few gems from this album will likely be featured during his…
While the cultural diversity of South Sudan was on show through the vibrant and energetic performances of multiple ethnic groups at an International Peace Day event in Juba, it was the collective desire for peace, democracy and a brighter future that attracted most attention. Nineteen-year-old performer, Everlyne Batista, described her participation as an opportunity to put the trauma of conflict behind her and embrace feelings of unity and hope. “With peace, I can go to school, I can live without the stress I had before, including losing my relatives. That is the good news of the peace that I…
Afrobeats superstar, Davido, has sparked a heated online debate following his commentary on the 2024 Edo governorship election.On his X page, Davido noted the distinction between being elected a winner and being declared a winner, advising citizens to remain vigilant.”Winning is one thing. Being declared a winner is another thing! …. From 7pm make una go Dey mount collation center !! #EdoDecide2024″Also, he criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), labeling it Nigeria’s most dangerous institution.”The most dangerous institution in Nigeria @inecnigeria … Nah that night dem Dey always strike …”Additionally, Davido revealed his personal connection to Edo state during…
Arkansas and Auburn had 50 seconds remaining in the first half Saturday and neither team seemed to want the ball.Both teams traded interceptions over the course of 26 seconds of game time. Two picks were thrown by Auburn and one by Arkansas. Down 7-0 and looking to put points on the board before heading into the locker room, Auburn quarterback Hank Brown tried to get the ball on a quick out-route to his receiver on the right sideline.Defensive back Jayden Johnson jumped the route and snagged it out of the air, returning the ball 10 yards and setting Arkansas up…
At least 10 more people reported killed as the government deploys 600 soldiers to reinforce security amid gang violence.At least 10 more people have reportedly been killed in Mexico’s northwestern state of Sinaloa, bringing the number of people killed or missing to more than 100, as rival cartel factions clash, with gruesome violence showing no signs of abating soon. The latest violence, reported by officials and the media on Sunday, comes after the surprise arrest of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada in the United States in late July, which is believed to have unleashed an internal power struggle…
Along with all countries in the world, Somalia observes The International Day of Peace, “World Peace Day” on 21 September, which provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit to Peace, above all differences, and to contribute to building a Culture of Peace. The United Nations University for Peace (UPEACE) Somalia, part of the UPEACE Africa Regional Programme and one of the most influential institutions for peace in the region, acknowledges the annual day announcing its new academic courses Master’s Programmes: 1) Blue Economy and Maritime Security (New) 2) Disaster Resilience Leadership and Humanitarian Action 3) Energy Economics…
From fans to artists and footballers, here is a list of all football stars and other celebrities who were present at Asake’s O2 Arena concert in London. Multiple award-winning singer and performer Asake was the centre of attraction on Saturday, September 21, 2024, as he took to the O2 Arena to perform to a sold-out crowd for the second time in his career.Fans and music artists all graced the occasion to be a part of the historic moment, but they were not the only people who made it to the concert at the O2 Arena as footballers also took to the…
Going into Saturday’s Bristol Night race, one of the biggest storylines was whether Denny Hamlin could do enough to advance to the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs. Yes, Hamlin had won the last two races at Bristol, but finishes of 24th and 23rd in the first two races of the playoffs had him six points below the cut line entering the Last Great Colosseum. For a driver who has found seemingly every way possible to lose a championship, a Round of 16 exit would’ve signified just another disappointing season with no Cup in sight. However, a clutch performance…