President Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders and Their Disproportionate Effects on Communities of Color

President Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders and Their Disproportionate Effects on Communities of Color

By Lynn Spivey, President, NACCP-NYCHA Branch  President Trump’s 2025 executive orders mark a major policy shift, rolling back protections aimed at addressing systemic inequality. These changes could deepen racial disparities in jobs, housing, education, and environmental health. Civil rights groups are calling for urgent action to uphold equity and justice in government. Introduction In 2025, […]

ADIN’s Yvonne O’Neal at UN Forum: Advocating for African Development and Equity

ADIN’s Yvonne O’Neal at UN Forum: Advocating for African Development and Equity

Africa Development Interchange Network (ADIN), an ECOSOC-accredited NGO, actively participated in the Fourth Session of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD4), held at the United Nations from April 14 to 27, 2025. This session provided a vital platform for ADIN to engage with global stakeholders, highlight development challenges facing African communities, and […]

Why NYC Alternative High Schools Are Failing — and How We Can Truly Help Young Adults Succeed

By Chris Tobias In New York City, alternative high schools were created as a second chance for students who struggled in traditional settings—whether due to academic difficulties, personal hardships, or unstable home lives. However, today, many NYC alternative high schools are failing to fulfill their mission, leaving vulnerable students even more disconnected from meaningful futures. […]

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Moves to Cut Billions in State Education Funding

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Moves to Cut Billions in State Education Funding

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com AG James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration’s Targeting of States for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in K-12 Schools NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James on April 25, led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented and unlawful […]

ICE Can Now Enter K-12 Schools − Here’s What Educators Should Know About Student Rights and Privacy

ICE Can Now Enter K-12 Schools − Here’s What Educators Should Know About Student Rights and Privacy

By Brian Boggs, THE CONVERSATION United States federal agents tried to enter two Los Angeles elementary schools on April 7, 2025, and were denied entry, according to the Los Angeles Times. The agents were apparently seeking contact with five students who had allegedly entered the country without authorization. The Trump administration has been targeting foreign-born […]

Mayor Adams, NYPD, Commissioner Tisch, Community Leaders and Activists Destroy 3,575 Seized Illegal Firearms, Furthering Mission to End Gun Violence and Keep New Yorkers Safe

Mayor Adams, NYPD, Commissioner Tisch, Community Leaders and Activists Destroy 3,575 Seized Illegal Firearms, Furthering Mission to End Gun Violence and Keep New Yorkers Safe

More Than 21,400 Illegal Guns Have Been Seized Since Start of Adams Administration  More Than 1,600 Gun Seizures Year-to-Date Have Led to Historic Declines in Gun Violence, Including Double-Digit Declines in Murders  Shootings Down in All Five Boroughs Following Quarter with Fewest Shootings in History  NEW YORK – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Police […]

Travelling with Babies: Yikes! Here’s How to Make It Easier

Travelling with Babies: Yikes! Here’s How to Make It Easier

By Paradise Destinations Travel Travelling with a baby might sound like a nightmare to some, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re flying to a distant country or taking a road trip across your state, with a little preparation and the right mindset, travelling with a baby can be a wonderful experience for both […]

The Future of CUNY and Public Education: Key Issues for 2025 NYC Mayoral Candidates

The Future of CUNY and Public Education: Key Issues for 2025 NYC Mayoral Candidates

Editorial credit: II.studio / shutterstock.com As New York City prepares for its 2025 mayoral election, voters and students alike are paying close attention to the future of public education. In particular, the affordability and accessibility of the City University of New York (CUNY) system have emerged as critical issues. CUNY, historically known as a gateway […]

The Future of Brooklyn Politics: A Conversation with Henry Butler on Leadership, Diversity, and the Upcoming Mayoral Race

The Future of Brooklyn Politics: A Conversation with Henry Butler on Leadership, Diversity, and the Upcoming Mayoral Race

By Chris Tobias | Photo courtesy of Henry Butler  Brooklyn, a borough known for its rich diversity and dynamic political landscape, is on the cusp of significant change. As we look toward the 2025 mayoral race, there are substantial shifts in the political fabric of this vibrant community. In this interview with Pearl Phillip, our […]

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