Addressing Anti-Black Racism Is Key to Improving the Well-Being of Black Americans: Why New York Must Lead

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Addressing Anti-Black Racism Is Key to Improving the Well-Being of Black Americans: Why New York Must Lead

By Pearl Phillip, Exclusive to New Black Voices Anti-Black racism is not a relic of history—it is a living system with daily, urgent consequences for Black New Yorkers. Despite New York’s reputation as a progressive, multicultural hub, disparities in health, housing, education, and economic opportunity are stark. From the South Bronx to Central Brooklyn, Black […]

Analysis of the Dramatic Increase in Illegal Stop-and-Frisk and Other Police Misconduct Since Eric Adams Became Mayor of NYC

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Analysis of the Dramatic Increase in Illegal Stop-and-Frisk and Other Police Misconduct Since Eric Adams Became Mayor of NYC

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Photo Credit: rblfmr/Shutterstock.com Since Eric Adams assumed office as the Mayor of New York City in January 2022, there has been growing concern about the resurgence of police misconduct, particularly the controversial stop-and-frisk tactics. Adams, a former police officer himself, came into office with promises to address the rising crime […]