
By Scott Pringle, WBGO — A New York State lawmaker will try again in the new year to get legislation passed that will look at giving black New Yorkers reparations…
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By Scott Pringle, WBGO — A New York State lawmaker will try again in the new year to get legislation passed that will look at giving black New Yorkers reparations…
Here is what you need to know if you are Haitian and want to temporarily live in the United States or if you want to sponsor someone. By Jacqueline Charles,…
Vice chancellor of The University of the West Indies UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has reiterated plans to initiate the second phase of the institution’s strategic development plan. By Brittny…
By Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill — Story at a glance: A number of Black Americans made history in 2022 by breaking through glass ceilings. Ketanji Brown Jackson became the…
Residents and community leaders said wealthier and Whiter suburbs appeared to be more prepared, their response better coordinated, their power returned faster. By Brianna Sacks, The Washington Post — As…
Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards awarded annually to individuals and organizations that demonstrate commitment and leadership on environmental issues. Newark, NJ – Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Water and…
For the millions of people incarcerated in the U.S., freezing temperatures amid failing infrastructure can be deadly. By Katie Rose Quandt, Truthout — “The cells don’t have any heat. So,…
Here are 50 “Happy Kwanzaa” greetings and well wishes. Story by Jessica Sager — Kwanzaa is an annual week-long celebration of African and African American culture, honoring pan-African culture, community…
The Caribbean Community Secretariat, Guyana — The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, and Chairman…
… but insist further action needed on reparations front. By Judana Murphy, Jamaica Gleaner — CARICOM Reparations Commission Chairman Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has asserted that The Netherlands is currently…
African leaders must be more imaginative and proactive in pooling their efforts and setting the agenda. By Howard W. French, Foreign Policy — At the conclusion of the Berlin Conference…
The Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone (PEACE) Act of 2022 would change federal law to state that a law enforcement officer may only use deadly force or less lethal…