Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Allocates $132,000 to Support Community Programming at All 83 NYCHA Tenant Associations in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Allocates $132,000 to Support Community Programming at All 83 NYCHA Tenant Associations in Brooklyn

Editorial credit: a katz / Shutterstock.com ***PHOTOS AVAILABLE HERE*** BROOKLYN, NY (February 20, 2025) – Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced an allocation totaling $132,000 in FY25 discretionary funding to be distributed to 83 NYCHA Tenant Associations (TAs) across the borough. The funding is allocated for general programming support, including family days, backpack giveaways, and other programs […]

NYC Schools Restore LGBTQ Videos Yanked by PBS Following Trump Executive Order

NYC Schools Restore LGBTQ Videos Yanked by PBS Following Trump Executive Order

By: Alex Zimmerman, Chalkbeat |thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Luis Yanez / Shutterstock.com This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. In response to a blizzard of executive orders from President Donald Trump, the Public Broadcasting Service recently erased a series of videos made in partnership with New York City Public Schools focused on LGBTQ […]

Rwanda’s Involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Motivations, Support, and Human Rights Implications

Rwanda’s Involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo: Motivations, Support, and Human Rights Implications

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: atm2003 / Shutterstock.com The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been embroiled in conflict for decades, with neighboring Rwanda playing a significant role in the region’s instability. Rwanda’s involvement, particularly through support of the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group, has led to territorial gains in eastern DRC, […]

McDonald’s Retreat from DEI Initiatives: Ownership Influence and the Potential Impact of Boycotts

McDonald’s Retreat from DEI Initiatives: Ownership Influence and the Potential Impact of Boycotts

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Sombat Muycheen / Shutterstock.com In recent years, Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have become integral to corporate strategies, aiming to foster inclusive workplaces and equitable opportunities. However, a notable shift has emerged, with several major corporations, including McDonald’s, scaling back their DEI commitments. This article delves into […]