By Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. | Photo courtesy of: Jose M. Vantroi Reyes T. Niccolò di Bernardo dei Machiavelli, better known as Niccolò Machiavelli (1469–1527), and Kǒng Fūzǐ, known in the West as Confucius (551–479 B.C.), were two highly regarded philosophers: Machiavelli in the Western world and Confucius in the East. Both developed very […]
By Viji Sundaram, ACOM| Editorial credit: Bob Korn / shutterstock.com The “Hands Off” protests marked the biggest day of demonstrations yet against the policies of Pres. Donald Trump and his biggest campaign donor and the world’s richest man, Elon Musk. BERKELEY, Calif.— Thousands turned out Saturday in front of the North Berkeley Bart station in […]
By Selen Ozturk, ACOM With chronic absenteeism and low performance among students nationwide, a growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. A growing number of educators are reshaping the school day — and what it means to be a successful graduate. In the […]
Image: Book cover of “Death by China: Confronting the Dragon” by Peter Navarro and Greg Autry. Used under fair use for illustrative purposes. Source: Wikipedia By: Janet Howard In the tumultuous landscape of 21st-century geopolitics and economics, few relationships are as complex, consequential, and fraught with tension as that between the United States and the People’s […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Lev radin / shutterstock.com On April 2, 2025, U.S. District Judge Dale E. Ho dismissed the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams with prejudice, preventing the possibility of refiling the charges in the future. This decision concludes a legal saga that has significantly impacted Adams’ […]
Introduction Saul Alinsky’s “Rules for Radicals” is often regarded as a manifesto for grassroots organizers and activists striving for social change. Written in 1971, the book provides a strategic framework for those who want to address societal injustices through practical, nonviolent means. Alinsky, a veteran community organizer, wrote this guide for the “Have-Nots” seeking to […]
By Chris Tobias |Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / Shutterstock.com President Trump said in an interview with NBC News on Sunday that he was “not joking” about possibly seeking a third term. The recent statements by President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of pursuing a third term have ignited considerable debate and scrutiny. This analysis delves […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Ingrid Lewis-Martin, once a prominent figure in New York City’s political landscape, experienced a dramatic rise and subsequent fall from grace. Serving as Deputy Borough President of Brooklyn and later as Chief Advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, her career trajectory was notable. However, allegations of […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Ritu Manoj Jethani / Shutterstock.com “It is appalling that the most segregated hour of Christian America is eleven o’clock on Sunday morning.” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These words, spoken more than half a century ago, still ring painfully true today. While America has made significant progress […]
By Sandy Conners The “Strong Black Woman” (SBW) concept has become an iconic and empowering narrative within contemporary culture, particularly in discussions surrounding race, identity, and women’s empowerment. As we observe Women’s History Month, it is important to analyze both this stereotype’s positive and negative aspects. Rooted in a combination of historical, cultural, and societal […]