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 Anthony DiMaggio, Portside — In the run-up to the two-year anniversary of January 6th (J6), the United States House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack has released a new…
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…
By Charles A. Ray, Foreign Policy Research Institute — Bottom line The US-Africa Leaders Summit—which included delegates from forty-nine countries and the African Union—was held in Washington, D.C., from Dec….
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,…
Absent any moral code, greed is a public danger. Its poison cannot be contained by laws or accepted norms. By Robert Reichand, Common Dreams — If this past week presents…
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 economic realities we face at the end of 2022. By Richard D. Wolff — Economies around the world were shocked and damaged over the course of 2022. Global capitalism…