By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial Credit: mikeledray / shutterstock.com Washington, DC: Republican Donald Trump’s win over the Democratic nominee, Kamala Harris, makes me question what can lead a country to choose a candidate with criminal convictions who promotes racism, division, a lack of respect towards others, especially women, who dehumanizes immigrants, and who promised […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Apartheid is a term that is most commonly associated with South Africa’s institutionalized system of racial segregation and discrimination, which officially ended in 1994. However, apartheid has since been expanded in its definition by international human rights bodies, such as the United Nations and Human Rights Watch, to include any systemic […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial Credit: Smart Calender/ shutterstock.com Bankruptcy law, in theory, is designed to offer individuals and businesses a fresh start when they are overwhelmed by debt. The process should be equitable, neutral, and available to all debtors, regardless of their race or socioeconomic background. However, a growing body of evidence suggests […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. | Editorial credit: Maxim Elramsisy/shutterstock.com In 2024, Donald Trump and JD Vance’s political rhetoric has sparked significant controversy, with numerous statements and public remarks that have been interpreted as racially charged or even racist. In 2024, Donald Trump and JD Vance’s political rhetoric sparked significant controversy, with numerous statements and public […]
By Maribel Hastings, America’s Voice | Editorial Credit: John Gomez / shutterstock.com Washington, DC : The campaign of the aspiring Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump, is seeking to attack the Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris, by running a well-known electoral strategy: exploiting racism and prejudice to sufficiently enrage their base, hoping that will help them win […]
By Migration Policy Institute | Editorial Credit: Vic Hinterlang/shutterstock.com WASHINGTON, DC — In a warming world, where climate change and extreme weather events are predicted to dramatically alter patterns of how, when, and where people move, anticipating the pain points that could undermine public support for smart policy solutions is essential. A new issue brief […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Miker, shutterstock.com The Affordable Care Act (ACA), commonly known as Obamacare, was enacted in 2010 with the goal of increasing healthcare coverage and affordability for millions of Americans. Despite its aims, a significant segment of the population, particularly within certain white communities, exhibited a strong resistance to the […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens (Editorial photo credit: Mamun sheikh K/ shutterstock.com) This article delves into the question of whether AI language models like ChatGPT are being misused or adapted to protect white power is complex and multifaceted. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in various domains of life has sparked both excitement and concern. Among […]
Religion in the United States is a tapestry woven from both native traditions and the beliefs brought by settlers from around the world. This analysis delves into the history of diversity, equality, and inclusion in American religious life, examining both homegrown faiths and those introduced by immigrants. It also explores the current state of diversity, […]
Jason Collins. Editorial credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock.com The journey of diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI) in sports within the United States is both complex and compelling, reflecting broader societal changes and struggles. From the early days of exclusion and segregation to modern efforts to address systemic inequalities, sports have mirrored the nation’s evolving attitudes […]