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 | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com Andrew Cuomo, the former Governor of New York, has been a polarizing political figure, often lauded for his leadership while simultaneously criticized for his failures. His tenure was marked by controversy, including allegations of sexual harassment that ultimately led to his resignation. However, beyond […]
By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: JHVEPhoto / shutterstock.com Apple Inc. has long been recognized not only for its innovative products but also for its commitment to fostering a workplace culture grounded in diversity, equality, and inclusion (DEI). The company’s reasoning for supporting DEI is multifaceted, rooted in both ethical imperatives and sound business strategy. […]
(NEW YORK, NY) – In response to Mayor Adams’ annual State of The City, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) released the following statement on behalf of CPR Spokesperson, Hassen Bashir, VOCAL-NY, Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator. “The mayor of New York City has one of the most influential platforms in the world and should use it […]
Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. Editorial credit: Philip Yabut / Shutterstock.com By Janet Howard A Democrat representing Houston, she spearheaded the initiative to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday. In American politics, certain figures stand out for their tenure, influence, and most importantly, their unwavering commitment to justice and equality. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas […]
On Saturday June 18, at The Black Institute and BLAC annual gala honored the contributions and achievements of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Tina Byles-Williams, Chaplain Ingrid P. Lewis-Martin and acting FDNY Commissioner Laura Kavanagh. You can watch each speaker below: Founder & President of the Black Institute Bertha Lewis’ Welcome Remarks at the 12th […]