Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte and Senator Brian A. Benjamin Reintroduce Bill to End Racial Profiling

Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte and Senator Brian A. Benjamin Reintroduce Bill to End Racial Profiling

Photo Credit: Miguel Juarez Lugo/ZUMAPRESS   (Brooklyn, NY) – May 22, 2020 – Nationally and in New York, reports of bias are flooding in, with the limited data available showing that arrests related to the coronavirus pandemic are overwhelmingly of persons of color and target communities of color. Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte and state Senator Brian A. Benjamin have reintroduced a […]

Jamaican-Born Judge Renatha Francis Makes History Becoming The First Caribbean National To Be Appointed To Florida’s State Supreme Court

Jamaican-Born Judge Renatha Francis Makes History Becoming The First Caribbean National To Be Appointed To Florida’s State Supreme Court

Jamaican-born Renatha Francis was appointed today by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to the state’s Supreme Court. “Judge Francis’ story demonstrates that anyone who comes to United States has an opportunity to make the most of their God-given talents,” said Governor DeSantis. “Before immigrating to Florida, she ran two businesses and served as the primary caregiver for a […]

Black People, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Risk of Death From Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Black People, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Risk of Death From Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Photo Credit: Black News Nationwide — Here are some facts: Black people have been found to be more likely to die from COVID-19 infection than white people, both in the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Black people also have a higher rate of PTSD diagnosis than white people. PTSD can result in suppression […]

Naomi Osaka Becomes Highest Paid Female Athlete in History After Earning $37M Last Year

Naomi Osaka Becomes Highest Paid Female Athlete in History After Earning $37M Last Year

2019 Australian Open Champion Naomi Osaka of Japan during press conference following her win in the final match at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne Park. – MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA:JANUARY 26, 2019 (Shutterstock) Naomi Osaka, the 22-year old tennis star, is now the highest-paid female athlete in history, according to Forbes. She reportedly earned $34.7 million over […]

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