By: Janet Howard Protecting Victims, Parental Duties, and Legal Rights Incest is one of the most damaging forms of abuse, leaving deep emotional, psychological, and often physical scars on its victims. This complex issue carries profound legal and moral implications—not only for the perpetrator but also for the non-offending parent, who has a duty to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: Eliza Fawcett, Healthbeat |thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Victoria Lipov / Shutterstock.com This story was originally published by Healthbeat. Sign up for their public health newsletters at healthbeat.org/newsletters. Three people have died, and 64 others have been sickened in an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Central Harlem that has grown significantly in the past week. Legionnaires’ disease is […]
Washington, D.C. – August 6, 2025 – In a major policy shift, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now warning that individuals applying for family-based green cards—particularly marriage-based petitions—could be placed directly into removal (deportation) proceedings if found ineligible. This update, effective August 1, 2025, states that approval of a family-based petition no longer ensures […]
By: Americasvoice.org | Editorial credit: Phil Mistry / Shutterstock.com Washington, DC — As the Trump administration goes for broke in its unpopular mass deportation crusade, several new stories highlight the dangers to all of us of this administration and ICE operating with impunity, with a massive infusion of new immigration enforcement funding, motivated by retribution […]
By Pearl Phillip |Editorial credit: Ryan Rahman / Shutterstock.com Congressman John Lewis, the late civil rights icon and U.S. Representative from Georgia’s 5th District, remains one of the most enduring symbols of courage, resilience, and justice in American history. Known for his unwavering dedication to nonviolent activism, Lewis’ legacy transcends generations. As America continues to […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Copyright IQ Inc. NEW YORK CITY — With tears streaming down her cheeks, a candidate known simply as “X” announced her 2025 mayoral run this week on the steps of a boarded-up former Duane Reade, vowing sweeping reforms that will absolutely never happen but will “look great on Instagram.” […]