Voter Suppression: Every Voter Card is Covered with Blood

Voter Suppression: Every Voter Card is Covered with Blood

Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com By Pearl Phillip Listen to the interview with Dr. Kareem Crayton here: The right to vote, particularly for Black voters in the U.S., has been bought with blood, sweat, and tears. Voting is a fundamental right in a democratic society, yet the journey to secure this right has been […]

Analysis: Eric Adams and Allegations of Election Fundraising Fraud in the 2022 Election

Analysis: Eric Adams and Allegations of Election Fundraising Fraud in the 2022 Election

Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com By Esther Claudette Gittens Eric Adams, the mayor of New York City, is currently under intense scrutiny and facing serious allegations of potential election fundraising fraud in the 2022 election. The issue of fundraising in political campaigns is a crucial one, often attracting attention due to the potential for […]

Analysis: Is Fox News Violating FCC Regulations with Allegedly Racist Content?

Analysis: Is Fox News Violating FCC Regulations with Allegedly Racist Content?

Editorial credit: Ralf Liebhold / Shutterstock.com By Esther Claudette Gittens Fox News Network has been at the center of a storm of controversy, with numerous serious allegations that some of its programming is racist. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) plays a crucial role in regulating broadcast content to ensure it meets specific standards, including prohibitions […]

Analysis: Health Disparities in New York City Hospitals Across Racial Lines

Analysis: Health Disparities in New York City Hospitals Across Racial Lines

New York City, renowned for its diversity and cultural vibrancy, has long been a microcosm of broader societal issues, including healthcare disparities. This analysis urgently examines whether hospitals in non-white neighborhoods in New York City are providing inferior services compared to those in predominantly white neighborhoods, specifically in the management and treatment of diabetes, heart […]

Juneteenth Reflections: Revisiting Reparations

Juneteenth Reflections: Revisiting Reparations

By Kanya Bennett | The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Last year, with the Juneteenth holiday in its infancy, I hosted a dynamic and engaging conversation on Pod for the Cause. The podcast guests were Keenan Keller of the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Jeffery Robinson of The Who We Are Project, and Kavon Ward of Where Is My Land. And the topic […]

BREAKING NEWS: Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens

BREAKING NEWS: Biden Announces Immigration Protections for Up to 550,000 Spouses and Children of US Citizens

Editorial credit: ZB Photos / Shutterstock.com Posted by Aaron Reichlin-Melnick On June 18, the Biden administration announced two major new policies which may help provide streamlined paths to legal status for certain long-time undocumented immigrants. The first policy will allow undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who have been in the country to apply for “parole in place,” a […]

Deaths Of Despair In People Of Color Went Overshadowed By White Deaths

Deaths Of Despair In People Of Color Went Overshadowed By White Deaths

By Amber Dance | Center for Health Journalism Contributor Deaths linked to suicide, drug overdoses and alcohol-related diseases — so called “deaths of despair” — have gotten lots of attention in white populations in recent years, even as rates among Black people almost tripled between 2015 and 2022, as Jennifer Porter Gore writes at Word in […]

Are You Happy in Your Romantic Relationship?

Are You Happy in Your Romantic Relationship?

Originally published on 311divorce.com. In the complex dance of love and companionship, many of us grapple with the question: Are we truly happy in our romantic relationships? This query strikes at the core of our emotional well-being and fulfillment. Yet, despite its importance, some individuals make excuses to stay in relationships that may no longer […]

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Resilience

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom and Resilience

Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, holds a profound significance in American history as it commemorates the end of slavery. Observed annually on June 19, Juneteenth marks the day when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their emancipation on June 19, 1865, more than two years after the […]

Gerrymandering: A Tool of Political Manipulation and its Impact on Communities of Color

Gerrymandering: A Tool of Political Manipulation and its Impact on Communities of Color

Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com By Pearl Phillip The intricate concepts of redistricting and gerrymandering can uphold and challenge the very essence of democracy, and this election year is a prime example of that as New York deals with its new district lines.  Gerrymandering and redistricting, which occurs every ten years in New York […]

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