Redemption or Repeat? Corruption, Morality, and Andrew Cuomo’s Mayoral Comeback

Redemption or Repeat? Corruption, Morality, and Andrew Cuomo’s Mayoral Comeback

By: Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Hans Pennink / Shutterstock.com Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to reenter New York politics by running for mayor in 2025 has sparked intense scrutiny. His campaign unfolds amid lingering questions around corruption, moral breaches, and public trust. This article analyzes the complexity of Cuomo’s ethical baggage—what it reveals, and whether […]

Integrity in Question: Corruption, Morality, and Eric Adams’ Re-Election Campaign

Integrity in Question: Corruption, Morality, and Eric Adams’ Re-Election Campaign

By: Esther Claudette Gittens| Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com  As Eric Adams mounts his re-election bid for New York City mayor, questions surrounding corruption and morality have taken center stage. With federal indictments, high-profile resignations, and lawsuits alleging misconduct within City Hall, the debate over Adams’s fitness for continued leadership reflects deeper concerns about […]

The Rise and Fall of Ingrid Lewis-Martin

The Rise and Fall of Ingrid Lewis-Martin

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Ingrid Lewis-Martin, once a prominent figure in New York City’s political landscape, experienced a dramatic rise and subsequent fall from grace. Serving as Deputy Borough President of Brooklyn and later as Chief Advisor to Mayor Eric Adams, her career trajectory was notable. However, allegations of […]

The Ultimate Measure of a Man: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Profound Statement

The Ultimate Measure of a Man: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.’s Profound Statement

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: Nicole Glass Photography / shutterstock.com  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of moral courage and social justice, left behind a legacy filled with powerful words that continue to inspire generations. One of his most thought-provoking statements is: “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he […]

Jimmy Carter: the American president whose commitment to Africa went beyond his term

Jimmy Carter: the American president whose commitment to Africa went beyond his term

By: John J Stremlau | TheConversation.com| Editorial Credit:Drew Angerer/Getty Images Former US president Jimmy Carter, who had been frail for some time, has died at the age of 100. His opposition to racism and his support for human rights are legendary, made more compelling by his life-long commitment to live among rural Georgians where segregation was severe and […]