By:Aaron Reichlin-Melnick |americanimmigrationcouncil.org With weeks of failed negotiations, Congress has less than 12 hours to avert a possible government shutdown. Should government funding lapse on October 1 without a deal, the impact will be felt differently across the government agencies that play a role in the immigration system. Democratic members of the Senate have rejected […]
Discover how Black empowerment begins from within through self-determination, unity, education, and cultural pride. Inspired by the voices of Malcolm X, Maya Angelou, and Marcus Garvey, this article explores the path toward sustainable progress and racial equity. By Janet Howard The call for Black empowerment has always been a call for freedom, justice, and dignity. […]
Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / Shutterstock.com Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be terrifying—not just for undocumented immigrants, but for U.S. citizens and green card holders as well. The sight of ICE agents, the pressure of questioning, and the confusion about what you’re legally required to do can cause fear, panic, and even […]
By Chris Tobias New labor statistics show a troubling trend in the U.S. employment landscape: the unemployment rate for Black Americans has surged in recent months, widening the disparity with White workers and eroding gains made during the economic recovery following the COVID‑19 pandemic. Key Findings – As of August 2025, the unemployment rate for […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Ringo Chiu / Shutterstock.com In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s killing on a university campus in Utah, a wave of threats was directed at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) has stepped forward, calling for a full investigation into […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com Redistricting is fast becoming one of the central political battlegrounds of 2025. Republicans in several states are pushing mid-decade map redraws that favor their party, and Democratic leaders — including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries — have responded with warnings that Democrats will “fight fire […]
By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Melnikov Dmitriy / Shutterstock.com A recent flurry of documents has added new chapters to the high-stakes political and legal battle over Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The core issue: whether she misrepresented her housing status—listing homes as primary residences or “vacation/second homes”—in mortgage or government disclosure forms. These […]
By: Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Brian Jason / Shutterstock.com Donald Trump has doubled down on telling stories of economic strength: pointing to GDP growth forecasts, claiming record revenues from tariffs, touting tax and spending packages, and emphasizing job growth. But recent polls, economic projections, and public sentiment suggest that many Americans aren’t buying it. […]
By: Mary Campbell In an era where smartphones have become indispensable extensions of our daily lives, the revelation that government agencies can secretly transform them into tracking devices raises profound questions about privacy, civil liberties, and constitutional rights. Recent reports confirm that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has repeatedly deployed “fake cell towers,” also […]
By: Janet Howard Each year, September 11 is etched into the collective memory of New York City and the nation. What began as an ordinary morning in 2001 transformed into one of the most devastating days in U.S. history when coordinated terrorist attacks claimed nearly 3,000 lives, most of them in New York. Today, more […]