***IMAGES HERE*** |Photos courtesy: Brooklyn Borough President Office Brooklyn, NY – On Monday, February 24th, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso commemorated Black History Month with “Brooklyn is Africa: Lineage & Power Through the Arts,” an annual event co-hosted with Eric Edwards and the Cultural Museum of African Art. In keeping with Black History Month’s national theme “African […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Reaching the age of 65 is a major milestone in the United States, particularly because it marks eligibility for various federal and state benefits. At this age, many individuals become entitled to Social Security benefits, Medicare coverage, and potentially Medicaid assistance, along with other financial and healthcare-related programs. These benefits play […]
Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com In an era where corporate commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) is increasingly scrutinized, Apple Inc. stands out for its unwavering support of these principles. Despite facing external pressures and political challenges, the tech giant continues to champion DEI initiatives, recognizing their integral role in fostering innovation and […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In a democratic society such as the United States, voting is a significant responsibility. For Christians, this responsibility carries an added weight because their decisions should align with biblical principles. The King James Bible (KJV) does not mention modern elections directly, but it provides guidance on leadership, righteousness, justice, and accountability, […]
Washington, DC — A disturbing report in Politico notes a “group of prominent military contractors, including former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince, has pitched the Trump White House on a proposal to carry out mass deportations through a network of ‘processing camps’ on military bases, a private fleet of 100 planes, and a ‘small army’ of private citizens […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The term “white affirmative action” refers to systemic advantages that have historically benefited white individuals, often through practices like legacy admissions in higher education and nepotism in corporate environments. These mechanisms can perpetuate racial disparities by favoring candidates based on familial connections rather than merit. This article examines how such practices […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: mark reinstein / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to replace the existing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with a new “Gold Card” visa, priced at $5 million. This initiative aims to attract affluent individuals by offering permanent U.S. residency and a pathway to citizenship in exchange […]
Editorial credit: s_bukley / Shutterstock.com Grammy award-winning singer Roberta Flack, whose iconic hits like “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” defined an era, has passed away at the age of 88. A representative for Flack confirmed the news to NBC News, announcing that the legendary artist […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com The debt ceiling is the legal limit set by Congress on the amount of money the federal government can borrow to meet its financial obligations. When the U.S. government reaches this limit, it cannot issue new debt unless Congress votes to raise or suspend […]
The Immigrant Detention Apprehension Tips document, published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), offers strategic guidance for noncitizens and their legal representatives in the face of heightened immigration enforcement. With the backdrop of aggressive immigration policies, particularly under the Trump administration, the document provides practical steps for immigrants at risk of detention. This analysis […]
