As the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces dominates global news, this week’s bonus daily drop is dedicated to the Black Ukrainian citizenry affected by the current onslaught. Two Afro-Ukrainians highlighted in this episode are singer/songwriter Gaitana and politician and athlete Zhan Belenuik. We also shout out African American journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr, who is reporting from that country right now.

Sources:

https://www.axios.com/black-ukrainians-fearful-russia-takeover-putin-3e623957-455c-445a-a705-1958013f97f3.html ...