By: Gwynne Hogan and Katie Honan, The City |Photo credits: Lev Radin /Shutterstock.com A day after news broke that federal investigators searched the homes and seized the phones of a slew of members of Mayor Eric Adams inner circle including two deputy mayors, a top advisor, and several police officials, the raids continued to send […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo IQ.INC KKK Russian President Trump Take II – Are we witnessing in real time a total collapse of the Republican Party under Trump’s leadership? What is the rationale of Christians supporting President Trump when biblical research shows that he is unfit for the office of President? Christians RESEARCH, RESEARCH […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Legal planning is an essential, though often overlooked, responsibility for parents. Whether you are in a traditional family structure or raising your child as a single parent, ensuring that your children are protected, cared for, and financially secure if you are incapacitated or die is crucial. The legal landscape in New […]
By Breccan F. Thies | Washington Examiner Public schools in New York City will see a new black studies curriculum in the fall as part of the city’s Education Equity Action Plan. The coursework, which will span pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, will focus on knowledge of early African civilizations, modern Africa, black American history, the “African diaspora,” and the purported […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The issue of women remaining in abusive relationships is complex, encompassing a variety of personal, social, and legal factors. This analysis explores the reasons why women, whether married or unmarried, stay in physically abusive relationships. It delves into influences such as religious beliefs, a history of abuse, financial dependency, and legal […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. Equitable distribution is a legal principle governing marital property division during a divorce. In New York State, this principle ensures that assets and debts acquired during the marriage are divided fairly, though not necessarily equally. This analysis will delve into the rules and processes of equitable distribution in New York, focusing […]
By Angela R. Logan | The Conversation In a 2-1 vote on June 3, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit held that the Fearless Foundation – the charitable arm of the Fearless Fund venture capital firm – must suspend its Strivers Grant Contest. The contest is limited to Black […]
Che Guevara. Editorial Credit: Shutterstock By Esther Claudette Gittens Ernesto “Che” Guevara, a pivotal figure in the Cuban Revolution and a symbol of revolutionary fervor, was killed in Bolivia in 1967. His death has been surrounded by controversy, speculation, and intrigue. This analysis explores the circumstances of Che Guevara’s death, the individuals and entities involved, […]
Mayor Eric Adams and Council Speaker Adrienne Adams at City Hall on Friday, June 28, 2024. Credit: Michael Appleton / Mayoral Photography Office By Katie Honan Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams shook hands Friday in a tepid ceremony celebrating an agreement on a $112.4 billion budget that they both said addressed some of the biggest […]
Brad lander. Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Madina Toure | Politico NEW YORK — New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is joining an eleventh-hour push to thwart unpopular cuts to the city’s preschool program as he inches closer to challenging Mayor Eric Adams’ reelection bid next year. Lander, a progressive Democrat occupying a […]