Author: Veronika Lleshi
Veronika Lleshi
Veronika Lleshi is an aspiring journalist. She currently writes for Hunter College's school newspaper, Hunter News Now. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing and making music. Lleshi is an Athena scholar who enjoys getting involved in her community.
Poet, playwright and activist Sonia Sanchez has been chosen as the recipient for this year’s Edward MacDowell Medal. On July…
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation has recently announced the launch of a new playbook, providing a roadmap for key issues affecting Black…
Fashion company Kith recently released a new collection honoring musical icon Aaliyah featuring never-before-seen photos of the late singer. Released…
Recent studies have shown that a number of serious health conditions are showing up amongst younger Black American patients in…
Giant tech company Google recently agreed to pay a $50 million settlement to over 4,000 Black employees who accused the…
A Michigan police officer who fatally shot a 26-year-old Congolese immigrant in the back of the head at a traffic…
Musician Ciara, creative director June Ambrose and music executives Phylicia Fant and Sylvia Rhone are all set to be honored…
The Justice Department recently announced that it will drop police reform agreements reached with the cities of Louisville, Kentucky and…
Over half of Black and Latina women in Los Angeles use harmful personal-care products daily, according to a new study.…
Africa’s youngest leader, President Ibrahim Traore, is making the news for being loved by some and criticized by others. Here…
A non-profit health organization has recently expanded its mission to help Black women in their struggle against heart disease by…
Alabama lawmakers recently approved more legal protections for police officers amid warnings by Democrats that it will lead to more…