NYPD officers set up a bag check at Union Square, April 14, 2022. Credit: Jose Martinez/THE CITY By Jose Martinez | March 6, 2024 Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced the latest in a series of subway safety initiatives, placing MTA police officers, state troopers and 750 National Guard members at some of the city’s busiest stations […]
Editorial credit: Alex Millauer / Shutterstock.com By NAACP LOS ANGELES – The joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP is developing a new daytime drama for the CBS Television Network. The series, titled THE GATES, follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 […]
Editorial credit: Al Teich / Shutterstock.com By NAACP WASHINGTON – Ahead of President Biden’s final State of the Union address before elections in November, the nation’s largest civil rights organization has unveiled their Black Policy Agenda: State of The Union Edition. The agenda, which is first-of-a-kind for the organization, encapsulates the issues that are top-of-mind for Black America, […]
By Kenjus T. Watson | The Conversation A Texas judge ruled on Feb. 22, 2024, that the Barbers Hill School District didn’t violate the law when it punished Darryl George, a Black student, for wearing his hair in long locs. The Texas law in question – the CROWN Act – prohibits discrimination against hairstyles in schools and […]
By America’s Voice Washington, DC – In the wake of Tom Suozzi’s special election victory and news that the Biden administration may implement executive actions on the border, Democratic pollsters and strategists convened a press briefing with immigration experts focused on examining the role of immigration issue in an election year. The speakers discussed the […]
Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com By Phenix Kim | City and State New York What is Black History? It is to “dash,” according to Erica Ford, CEO of Life Camp Inc., and it’s what haunts the Black experience. Whether it is a dash to freedom, empowerment or visibility, she said at a Black History […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take urgent action to address the potential dangers of the asthma and allergy drug montekulast, known by the brand name Singulair. Singulair has been linked to harmful behavioral and mental health issues […]
A mop buckets sits at the 8th Avenue L train terminus, Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY By Jose Martinez | February 22, 2024 Contractors paid big bucks by the MTA to bring in subway car cleaners during the pandemic are accused of stiffing close to 400 workers of more than $2.5 million, a pair of […]
By Pearl Phillip February is recognized as Heart Health Month, dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and promoting measures to prevent heart disease. Heart Health Month serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing cardiovascular wellness. By spreading awareness and empowering individuals to take proactive steps, the aim is to reduce the prevalence […]
Photo courtesy: Paramount Pictures | Onelovemovie.com By Tommy McArdle | February 19, 2024 | People Bob Marley: One Love dominated the box office over the holiday weekend. The new Bob Marley biopic grossed $51 million in its initial opening after it premiered in theaters on Valentine’s Day last week, as multiple outlets reported Monday. The film made $27.7 million in theaters between Friday and […]