Christmas in the Caribbean

Christmas in the Caribbean

Instead of spending time and money to host relatives in your home where you don’t have enough room to accommodate them – pack your bags and head for an all-inclusive resort in the Caribbean. Take the stress and pressure out of holiday planning. Most quality, all-inclusive resorts have special holiday programs, holiday parties, festive meals, live shows, and […]

Slavery still ‘very real, widespread’ — ILO

Slavery still ‘very real, widespread’ — ILO

UNITED NATIONS, United States (CMC) — The United Nations’ International Labour Organisation (ILO) says slavery is still “a very real and widespread phenomenon,” affecting more than 40 million people worldwide. On Sunday — the day designated by the UN as International Day for the Abolition of Slavery the ILO said, that children comprise a quarter […]

How Can Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Help Immigrant Children Obtain a Green Card?

By Chereen James

How Can Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Help Immigrant Children Obtain a Green Card?

Photo: Leon Rafael/Shutterstock.com   Quite often, the welfare of immigrant minors is raised among news outlets. In recent news, we heard about an alarming number of children being separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexican border and held in detention facilities. But what about children who overstayed their visa or were brought to the United States […]

New York to erect statue to first black congresswoman

Shirley Chisholm, who was also the first woman to seek the Democratic nomination as president, will be honored with a statue at Prospect Park, Brooklyn.

New York to erect statue to first black congresswoman

WASHINGTON, DC, United States — In this file photo taken on February 15, 2005, a US Capitol Police Honor Guard participates in a memorial service for former US Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Chisholm died on January 1, 2005. New York City announced yesterday that Chisholm, America’s first black congresswoman, was getting a statue […]

World AIDS Day, 2018 theme “Know your Status”

2018 will mark 30 years of international commemoration of World AIDS Day which will be observed under the theme “Know your Status”.

World AIDS Day, 2018 theme “Know your Status”

Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States – Today marks World AIDS Day with the OECS HIV/TB Elimination project releasing a series of Public Service Announcements on HIV awareness and advocacy in conjunction with civil society organizations and various Ministries of Health.  OECS HIV/TB Elimination Project Coordinator Dr. Cleophas D’Auvergne said the ‘Know your Status’ theme for 2018 was an opportunity for all citizens […]

Black, Latino/a, Asian Caucus Calls for Prohibiting New York City from Entering Into Revenue Contracts With Immigration Enforcement Entities

Press Release

Black, Latino/a, Asian Caucus Calls for Prohibiting New York City from Entering Into Revenue Contracts With Immigration Enforcement Entities

City Hall, NY – On Wednesday, November 14, the Black, Latino/a, and Asian Caucus voted to support Intro. 1092, introduced by BLAC member and City Council Member Carlos Menchaca, to prohibit the City of New York from entering into revenue contracts with entities that are engaged in immigration enforcement. The legislation would also invalidate any […]

Jamaican Diaspora Women (West Hartford, Connecticut) Qualify for 2019 World Cup in France

Jamaican Diaspora Women (West Hartford, Connecticut) Qualify for 2019 World Cup in France

West Hartford, Connecticut – Chantelle and Allyson Swaby are making history. “Six months ago I never thought that anything like this would ever happen. It honestly happened so quickly,” said Chantelle. The 20 and 22-year-old sisters will be one of the first to do something no one has ever done before. They’ll be going to the […]