Despite promises to honor African women’s equality, the continent’s male domination extends all the way to the United Nations. In fact, the number of female Permanent Representatives from Africa has dwindled to just two in recent years. Chika Onyeani argues that this needs to change.
Protesters Occupy Border Patrol Museum
Around 40 pro-immigrant protesters took their anti-Trump message to El Paso’s Border Patrol Museum, El Diario de El Paso reports. The action was part of a “Weekend for Immigration Justice” that called for the release of migrant minors detained by the federal administration, and for family reunification. “This museum doesn’t tell the real history of the Border Patrol, and the crimes committed against immigrants,” said activist Hope Alvarado with a loudspeaker, to the surprise of visitors and employees. The 15-minute protest was peaceful and, although protesters were questioned by the police, there were no arrests. Link to original story →