By Lynn Spivey, President, NACCP-NYCHA Branch President Trump’s 2025 executive orders mark a major policy shift, rolling back protections aimed at addressing systemic inequality. These changes could deepen racial disparities in jobs, housing, education, and environmental health. Civil rights groups are calling for urgent action to uphold equity and justice in government. Introduction In 2025, […]
Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com AG James Leads Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration’s Targeting of States for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts in K-12 Schools NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James on April 25, led a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unprecedented and unlawful […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Phil Pasquini / shutterstock.com Washington, DC – The Trump administration’s indiscriminate mass deportation measures are rapidly broadening, extending far beyond their original targets to now include U.S. citizens and legal residents. A Georgia-born citizen, Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez, was detained in Florida despite presenting his birth certificate; a New Mexico teen, Jose Hermosillo, […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. African Americans have consistently shown strong loyalty to the Democratic Party for over half a century. While some political groups argue that Black voters should be more politically diverse, the overwhelming majority of African Americans continue to support Democrats in local, state, and national elections. This political allegiance is not based […]
By Xavier Figeroux, Brian Figeroux, Jr. and Michael Figeroux The history of the United States is deeply intertwined with the oppression and destruction of Black men, a process that has been deliberately and systematically implemented by the white ruling class. From slavery to Jim Crow, from the war on drugs to mass incarceration, the targeted […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Christopher Penler / shutterstock.com Recent news of a dramatic decline in Tesla sales across Europe has sparked calls for boycotts of Elon Musk’s brand, especially following his controversial political actions. In February, Tesla’s sales plummeted by 76% in Germany, a sharp drop from the 59% decline seen in […]
By Jonathan Custodio, THE CITY |Editorial credit: Ron Adar/ shutterstock.com | Photo of Dr. Hazel N. Dukes New Yorkers celebrated the former president of the NAACP for her humor, honesty and leadership over decades as a power player in local politics. The sirens from an ambulance woke up Sade Greene at the Lenox Terrace apartment complex […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Immigration law in the United States has a long and complex history, particularly concerning when lawful permanent residents (LPRs), also known as green card holders, may be placed in deportation (removal) proceedings or subjected to expedited removal. One of the more controversial areas of immigration enforcement involves cases where an LPR […]
By Gabe Ortiz, America’s Voice | Editorial credit: Andrew Harnik / shutterstock.com One of the most significant moments from Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress did not happen on the dais, but instead in front of it. Just minutes into his unhinged, anti-immigrant and lie-riddled speech, Texas Rep. Al Green stood up with cane in hand to interrupt […]
AG James Leads 14 Attorneys General in Reminding Educational Institutions of Benefits and Legality of DEIA Initiatives NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in issuing guidance to K-12 schools, colleges, and universities outlining the benefits, legality, and importance of common diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility […]