By Janet Howard | Photo courtesy of Executive Director Gladstone Johnson, Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services, CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS) In the vibrant and resilient borough of the Bronx, housing equity is not just a goal—it’s a mission. Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services, CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS), a nonprofit community development corporation, has been at the forefront of that […]
A workplace injury or illness can be a devastating event, impacting not only your physical health but also your financial stability. In New York, the Workers’ Compensation system is designed to provide financial and medical benefits to employees who suffer job-related injuries or illnesses. However, navigating this system can be complex, filled with deadlines, legal […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ INC. The abhorrent system of apartheid in South Africa, a brutal institutionalization of racial segregation and discrimination, cast a long shadow over the latter half of the 20th century. While the international community largely condemned this regime, the role of the United States of America was far more […]
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. […]
By Lynn Spivey, President, NACCP-NYCHA Branch President Trump’s 2025 executive orders mark a major policy shift, rolling back protections aimed at addressing systemic inequality. These changes could deepen racial disparities in jobs, housing, education, and environmental health. Civil rights groups are calling for urgent action to uphold equity and justice in government. Introduction In 2025, […]
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general today secured a settlement with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that will protect student athletes’ rights to benefit from the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). In May 2024, Attorney General James and the coalition of attorneys general sued […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens If you have experienced attempted fraud on one or more of your credit cards, it is crucial to take immediate steps to protect your financial security. One of the most effective actions is placing a fraud alert on your credit file with the major credit bureaus. This alert notifies potential creditors […]
Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in releasing the following statement ahead of a court hearing in their case against the Trump administration for illegally granting Elon Musk and members of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides a pathway for survivors of domestic abuse to apply for immigration relief without relying on their abusive U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) spouse, parent, or child. VAWA allows these individuals to self-petition for a green card if they can demonstrate they were […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Receiving a lawsuit notice for credit card debt can be stressful and overwhelming, but it’s important to remain calm and take action quickly. Ignoring the lawsuit can lead to a default judgment, which may result in wage garnishment, bank account levies, or liens on property. However, by responding strategically, negotiating, and […]