The United Nations observed the International Day for People of African Descent on Sunday with leaders urging the global community to advance justice, dignity, and equality.

Secretary-General António Guterres praised the “extraordinary” contributions of African peoples??while stressing that the legacies of slavery and colonialism continue to cast “long shadows” in the form of systemic racism, economic inequality, and the digital divide.

The Secretary-General highlighted how white supremacy, dehumanizing narratives, and racial bias have found a new life online, amplified by social media networks and reinforced through content algorithms. He welcomed the adoption of the Global Digital Compact in 2024 as part of the Pact for the Future by the UN, noting its commitments to combat discrim

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