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 […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Vincenzo Lullo / Shutterstock.com Economic justice in America aims to create a society where everyone has fair access to wealth, resources, and opportunities. Discover the challenges, policies, and solutions driving this critical movement. Introduction: The Meaning of Economic Justice Economic justice in America is more than a moral ideal—it’s […]
By Fenix Suriel | Photos courtesy: Justin Onwenu The National Center for Law and Economic Justice (NCLEJ) announced its settlement in a case against Applebee’s. The case involved a violation of the National Labor Relations Act. Applebee’s owners, Apple-Metro, Inc., agreed to settle with the NCLEJ. The suit was initially brought to the NCLEJ in […]
By Janet Howard Diabetes remains one of America’s deadliest chronic diseases, particularly devastating to non-white communities, where it often becomes entrenched as a disease of poverty. Predominantly affecting African American, Hispanic, Native American, and Asian communities, diabetes reflects deep-rooted inequities stemming from economic disparities, limited healthcare access, and systemic racism. At its core, diabetes is […]
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 The term “white affirmative action” refers to systemic advantages that have historically benefited white individuals, often through practices like legacy admissions in higher education and nepotism in corporate environments. These mechanisms can perpetuate racial disparities by favoring candidates based on familial connections rather than merit. This article examines how such practices […]
By: Christina L. Myers | theconversation.com | Editorial credit: bella1105 / Shutterstock.com In the September 2024 NFL ad announcing Kendrick Lamar as the halftime performer at Super Bowl 59, the 37-year-old rapper stands before a colossal American flag, feeding footballs into a machine that launches the balls to wide receivers. “Will you be pulling up? I […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit : Anna Moneymaker / shutterstock.com Elon Musk, born on June 28, 1971, in Pretoria, South Africa, is a globally recognized entrepreneur known for his roles in companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter). His early life in South Africa, particularly during the apartheid era, has been […]
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. January 2025, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that have significant implications for civil rights in the United States. These actions, encompassing areas such as diversity initiatives, immigration policies, and LGBTQ+ rights, represent a marked shift in federal policy. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a staunch advocate for […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: JC Fotografia / Shutterstock.com The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, founded in the mid-19th century, has grown into a global denomination known for its emphasis on the Sabbath, health practices, and eschatology. However, its historical relationship with Black and Native American communities is fraught with contradictions, discrimination, and cultural […]