President Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders and Their Disproportionate Effects on Communities of Color

President Trump’s 2025 Executive Orders and Their Disproportionate Effects on Communities of Color

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, […]

The Impact of California Wildfires on the Black Community: An Analysis

The Impact of California Wildfires on the Black Community: An Analysis

By Chris Tobias  California has long been plagued by wildfires, with increasing frequency and intensity due to climate change, deforestation, and urban sprawl. These devastating events disrupt lives, destroy properties, and strain public resources. While the damage caused by wildfires is vast, their impact is not felt equally. Marginalized communities, including Black Californians, often face […]

It’s Time for NYC to Lead on Climate Action

It’s Time for NYC to Lead on Climate Action

By Cooper Flaherty, CITY LIMITS | Editorial credit: Noah Labinaz / shutterstock.com “Climate activists, especially young people, know we can’t wait four years to prevent the worst of the crisis. The longer we wait to act, the more politicians and corporations take away from the futures of people growing up right now.” In the wake of […]