By: Janet Howard | Photo courtesy: James Christopher Communications Inc Discover how James Christopher transitioned from Press Director for the Brooklyn Democratic Party to launching James Christopher Communications Inc., focusing on authenticity, grassroots engagement, and strategic communication in New York politics. In the competitive arena of New York politics, few transitions are as striking as […]
By: Pearl Phillip | Editorial credit: Everett Collection/shutterstock.com August 17, 2025, marks the 138th anniversary of the birth of Marcus Mosiah Garvey Jr., the Jamaican political activist, Black nationalist, Pan-Africanist, and founding father of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). Born on August 17, 1887, in Saint Ann’s Bay, Garvey’s vision for unity, empowerment, and […]
With House control on the line in 2026, Hochul signals she’ll redraw maps to blunt GOP gains from Texas to Florida. By: Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com New York Governor Kathy Hochul is stepping to the front lines of America’s latest political map war, vowing to counter Texas Republicans’ mid-decade redistricting […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Vincenzo Lullo / Shutterstock.com Economic justice in America aims to create a society where everyone has fair access to wealth, resources, and opportunities. Discover the challenges, policies, and solutions driving this critical movement. Introduction: The Meaning of Economic Justice Economic justice in America is more than a moral ideal—it’s […]
By: civilrights.org WASHINGTON — Meeta Anand, senior director of the census and data equity program at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement in response to the administration’s calls to exclude undocumented individuals from the census: “Excluding noncitizens or undocumented individuals from the census contradicts the principles of the 14th Amendment and […]
By: James McKendry| theconversation.com Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods are everywhere. Food labels shout their protein content in bold, oversized fonts, while social media overflows with recipes promising to pack more protein into your favourite dishes. And according to the International Food Information Council’s Food and Health […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Deepa Roy and Victor Quimis Stole The Home of an Elderly Queens Widow While She Received End-of-Life Hospice Care Indictments Are First Brought by AG James Using New Criminal Deed Theft Law She Championed NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictments of Deepa Roy, […]
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law 60 years ago, transforming American democracy. Discover six pivotal moments that paved the way for this landmark legislation. By Janet Howard The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark U.S. federal statute that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by […]
By Chris Tobias | Photo: Copyright IQ Inc Lloyd A. Williams, a visionary leader and tireless advocate for Harlem’s vibrancy, recently passed away at age 80. As President and CEO of the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) and co-founder of the iconic Harlem Week, Williams shaped the cultural and economic identity of Harlem for […]
By: Dara Lind| americanimmigrationcouncil.org |Editorial credit: Michael Candelori / Shutterstock.com The American Immigration Council’s new special report, Mass Deportation: Analyzing the Trump Administration’s Attacks on Immigrants, Democracy, and America, is a guide to the first six months of the second Trump administration, what might be coming, and who is being harmed. This is the first in […]
