REAL ID Enforcement: Navigating a New Era of Travel in NYC

REAL ID Enforcement: Navigating a New Era of Travel in NYC

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 […]

Tailoring and The Black Dandy: How 250 Years of Black Fashion History Inspired the 2025 Met Gala

Tailoring and The Black Dandy: How 250 Years of Black Fashion History Inspired the 2025 Met Gala

By Toby Slade, THE CONVERSATION Fashion is one of the most powerful tools we have for understanding ourselves and the world around us. Nowhere is this clearer than in the story of Black American tailoring and the legacy of the Black dandy. Inspired by scholar Monica L. Miller’s groundbreaking book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the […]

Measles Could Again Become Widespread as Cases Surge Worldwide

Measles Could Again Become Widespread as Cases Surge Worldwide

Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe. In 2025, North and South America saw 11 times more cases than during the same period last year. In Europe, measles rates are at their highest point in 25 years. In the U.S., as of May 2, 2025, health authorities have […]

New York City Maintains Democratic Dominance with Over 5 Million Registered Voters

New York City Maintains Democratic Dominance with Over 5 Million Registered Voters

By Brian Figeroux, Esq. As of 2025, New York City remains a Democratic stronghold, with over 4.5 million registered voters. However, recent trends reveal significant shifts in party affiliation and voter demographics, particularly across the city’s five boroughs.  Democratic Voter Enrollment Trends Between 2020 and 2024, Democratic registration in New York City declined by approximately […]

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