By James E. Causey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Reporter | Center for Health Journalism Contributor| Photo courtesy of Leonard Wilson At first glance, 59-year-old fitness trainer Leonard Wilson appears to be in peak physical condition. Leonard Wilson (courtesy photo). Standing 6’3” with 24-inch biceps, Wilson easily bench presses over 300 pounds and squats more than 400 […]
By Anne Webster | Editorial credit: Johnny Silvercloud / Shutterstock.com Introduction: Empowerment Through Preparation For many parents in immigrant communities across the United States, the possibility of an encounter between their child and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a source of profound and legitimate anxiety. In a climate of aggressive and often unpredictable […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In New York City—a metropolis often celebrated for its multiculturalism and diversity—the divide between liberal ideology and lived behavior has become increasingly apparent. A candid self-reflection framed as the question “Is something wrong with me?” serves as a poignant starting point for analyzing the contradiction many self-identified white liberals face: the […]
By Maya A. Yampolsky, THE CONVERSATION Relationships between people of different ethnic or racial backgrounds have become increasingly common. Research indicates that more adolescents and young adults are entering into inter-ethnic relationships, and survey data from the United States shows that an increasing number of people have a favourable view of these relationships. Inter-ethnic relationships are often seen as […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The political landscape, particularly in diverse democracies, is often characterized by a complex interplay of power, representation, and voter mobilization. Within this intricate web, a persistent and insidious phenomenon known as “saviorism” frequently emerges, particularly from white politicians and often within the Democratic party, aiming to capture the votes of Black, […]
By Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, American Immigration Council | Editorial credit: David Peinado Romero / Shutterstock.com Under a new system put in place by the Trump administration on June 27, immigration officers may be able to impose penalties of millions of dollars on certain undocumented immigrants, putting them at risk not only of deportation but of crushing financial debt. […]
By New Black Voices Editorial Board Every July 4th, America wraps itself in red, white, and blue. Fireworks light the sky, grills fire up, and speeches echo with words like “freedom” and “liberty.” But for many Black Americans, Independence Day feels like a celebration of a promise never kept. In 1776, when the U.S. declared […]
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Photo Copyright of IQ INC It is ironic that this week, as we celebrate the 249th anniversary of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, which established the United States of America and freed it from the British monarchy, we have a president who believes himself to be king […]
By Anne Webster | Photo Copyright of IQ INC. In American politics, a recurring strategy has been employed by many politicians—particularly white and often Democrat-leaning—who position themselves as “saviors” of marginalized communities. This phenomenon, known as political saviorism, relies on appealing to Black, Brown, and disenfranchised voters through promises of protection, social uplift, and justice, […]
By Fenix Suriel | Photos courtesy: Justin Onwenu The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) announced its settlement in a case against Applebee’s. The case involved a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Applebee’s owners, Apple-Metro, Inc., agreed to settle with the NCLEJ. The suit was initially brought to the NCLEJ in […]