By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Law Firm of Figeroux & Associates Website: www.askthelawyer.us Owning a business is often romanticized as the path to financial freedom and generational wealth. But for many entrepreneurs, the reality is far more complicated—especially when family members or a spouse benefit financially from the business while offering little or no support […]
By Anne Esther Gittens |Editorial credit: INFOWeather1, Own work, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=164960939 The election in May 2025 of Cardinal Robert Francis Provost as Pope Leo XIV marks a watershed moment in the two-millennia history of the Catholic Church, ushering in its first American pontiff. This development, long considered improbable due to the geopolitical […]
For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience. Studies have linked grit with success in goal attainment, improved psychological well-being and increased life satisfaction. But despite conventional narratives equating this type of psychological persistence with well-being, brain research is […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she won her case against former mortgage bank branch manager Stacie Saunders for her role in a Queens deed theft […]
By Jeanmarie Evelly, City Limits A group of state representatives are asking Gov. Kathy Hochul to steer some of the $4.2 billion in Bond Act funds for energy upgrades in public housing, where tenants are subject to “outdated boilers, poor ventilation, mold, and temperature extremes that contribute to high asthma hospitalization rates.” Back in 2022, New […]
By Nayaba Arinde, Editor-at-Large | Photos courtesy: Nayaba Arinde There is powerful exuberance overload for President Ibrahim Traoré, the Burkinabé military officer who has been the interim President of Burkina Faso since 2022, in the face of hostile western opposition. The military Captain and Burkina Faso President, a mere 37-year-old, has created a global African-centered self-empowerment movement. […]
Editorial Credit: Spotlight Images Agency / shutterstock.com Introduction: Malcolm X’s Enduring Challenge to American Power Malcolm X remains one of the 20th century’s most compelling and controversial figures, an enduring symbol of radical critique against American racial injustice and systemic hypocrisy. His intellectual journey—from a leading spokesman for the Nation of Islam (NOI) advocating Black […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens| Editorial Credit: lazyllama / shutterstock.com Analyzing the civil rights policies and rhetoric of the Trump administration through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy reveals a profound divergence in values and vision. Introduction Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. stands as a towering figure in the American conscience, his name […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The long-anticipated full enforcement of the REAL ID Act by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) commenced on May 7, 2025, ushering in significant changes for air travelers across the United States, including the diverse population of New York City. This federal mandate, aimed at enhancing security by standardizing state-issued identification, carries […]
