The Racist Roots of the Perception That DEI Excludes White People: A Critical Analysis

The Racist Roots of the Perception That DEI Excludes White People: A Critical Analysis

Introduction The contemporary discourse on diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) is fraught with complexity, controversy, and deeply entrenched historical narratives. One persistent presumption is that DEI initiatives inherently exclude white people, leading some in this group to believe that equality measures are, by design, positioned against them. This analysis explores the multifaceted reasons behind this […]

The Importance of Black Americans Developing Cultural and Economic Investment Relationships with Black People Outside the USA

The Importance of Black Americans Developing Cultural and Economic Investment Relationships with Black People Outside the USA

By Esther Claudette Gittens The global Black community shares a rich history of resilience, innovation, and cultural wealth. Despite the forced displacement of Africans through the transatlantic slave trade and the systemic disenfranchisement of Black populations worldwide, Black people have continuously built, rebuilt, and contributed significantly to economies, cultures, and political movements. Black Americans, in […]

Uncertainty on the Horizon: Analyzing the Fear and Confusion over the New York State Governor’s Deportation Stance

Uncertainty on the Horizon: Analyzing the Fear and Confusion over the New York State Governor’s Deportation Stance

By Mary Campbell | Editorial credit: Paul Froggatt / shutterstock.com The New York State Governor’s recent deportation stance has ignited a wave of fear and confusion among various communities, political stakeholders, and immigrant advocacy groups. This reaction stems from several interconnected factors, including unexpected policy shifts, the historical context of New York’s immigration identity, conflicting […]

Shifting Demographics in Brooklyn: The Influx of White Residents

Shifting Demographics in Brooklyn: The Influx of White Residents

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: rblfmr / shutterstock.com  Brooklyn, New York, has long been celebrated for its cultural diversity and vibrant urban life. However, over the past two decades, the borough has experienced significant demographic changes, particularly with an increasing influx of white residents. This trend has reshaped the social and economic landscape […]

How to Start a Shipping Business in NYC: Sending Barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America

How to Start a Shipping Business in NYC: Sending Barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America

Starting a shipping business in New York City that specializes in sending barrels to the Caribbean, Africa, and Latin America can be a lucrative venture. With a high demand for barrel shipping from immigrant communities, this type of business provides an essential service for people sending goods to their families abroad. However, launching and operating […]

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, […]

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