While the U.S. is already considered a consumerist country, the holiday season exacerbates this reputation during the months of November and December. Over the past 20 years, holiday spending in the U ...

In March, Erykah Badu was honored with the Icon Award at Billboard’s 2025 Women in Music Awards. The award acknowledged Badu’s contributions to music, but it was her fashion prowess that stole the ...

In early May, an eclectic group of scholars, cultural practitioners, and community representatives came together on the grounds of the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus to discuss ...

With universities facing pressure to show the value of their research, to promote economic development and to find new sources of revenue, links between academic researchers and business are being ...

This article is part of ourEconomy's 'Decolonising the economy' series. The 2008 global financial crisis revealed that the accumulation of capital has its limits. But it also proved that capital has ...

February is Black History Month, the annual celebration of achievements by African Americans who have shaped the nation’s history. While the month-long holiday has been around since 1976 after it ...

Art is the last line of defense against authoritarian control, and artists are contemporary shamans delivering message. The eternal protectors of this little light of mine. Within the artist resides ...

In America, corporations can’t wait to slap dollar signs on social uprisings, and Occupy Wall Street is no exception. By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive ...