Owe $2,500 in Child Support and Lose your US Passport
June 28, 2026
Owe $2,500 in Child Support and Lose your US Passport
Under the federal Passport Denial Program, parents certified by their state as owing more than $2,500 in past-due child support can be denied a new U.S. passport or renewal. Federal officials are also expanding enforcement to include the revocation of existing passports in qualifying cases, signaling a tougher approach to collecting delinquent child support.
Freedom at Community Concerts: How America Celebrated Juneteenth in 2026
In Dayton, Ohio, the celebration carried a distinctly local rhythm.
Shenise Turner-Sloss, the city’s mayor issued a proclamation recognizing Juneteenth and reaffirming Dayton’s commitment to honoring African American history and the ongoing pursuit of equality.
Beyond World Refugee Day: AREF’s Expanding Humanitarian Mission Across Nigeria
That vision of Chief Segun Olusola remains visible today in every bag of food distributed and every meal prepared for refuges and internally displaced people. With a meal, and a message, AREF continues the mission of bringing hope to Nigeria’s Displaced
Oluyitan’s Memoir of Principle, Purpose, and Perseverance
Particularly engaging are the chapters chronicling his years in Dayton and Xenia, Ohio, where he taught at the historic Wilberforce University, one of America’s oldest Historically Black Colleges and Universities. These sections offer readers a unique perspective on the intersection of African and African American experiences during a period of profound social change.
Sons of Immigrants and America’s World Cup Dream
For the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) roster includes six players born outside the United States, and several of them, including Folarin Balogun and Timothy Weah, two players, born in Brooklyn New York, are the children of immigrants
The World Cup Without Nigeria—And Yet Everywhere Nigerian
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened across North America, the Nigerian Super Eagles, one of Africa’s most recognizable football brands watched from the outside after failing to qualify for the tournament. And yet, somehow, Nigeria seemed to be everywhere. The soundtrack of the World Cup belonged, in part, to Nigerians
The Latest Type of Sports Champions
The idea that African-born athletes might dominate in arenas like professional wrestling or mixed martial arts—rarely entered the mainstream conversation until now.
U.S. Moves to Strip Citizenship from Nigerian Man in $91M Tax Fraud Case
The denaturalization case of Kareem marks a renewed effort by federal authorities to hold individuals accountable for alleged immigration fraud tied to broader criminal activity
Rhythm, Resistance, and Recognition: Fela and Sade Enter the Hall
While Fela‘s tunes like Zombie, Teacher and Lady spit fire . Sade’s tunes like Smooth Operator, Sweetest Taboo,” and “No Ordinary Love are draped in finesse. Yet both reshaped the emotional vocabulary of modern music.