Palestinian factions launch a large batch of rockets from the Gaza Strip towards Israel, on May 11, 2021. (Shutterstock) By Asaf Lubin, The Conversation The deadliest fighting in years between Israel and Hamas had by mid-May killed over 200 Palestinians in Gaza, including dozens of children, and at least 10 in Israel. Both sides are accused […]
By Staff Writer, CARICOM The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is gravely concerned by the recent escalation in violence between the Israelis and the Palestinians. CARICOM joins the international community in calling for an immediate ceasefire and end to hostilities. CARICOM continues to support the United Nations’ efforts towards a two-state solution as the best way forward.
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Beyonce arrives to the Grammy Awards 2013 on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, CA. (Shutterstock) By Evette Dionne, The Undefeated The Undefeated turned 5 this week and is marking the occasion with a series of essays looking at the last five years in Black America. Lemonade, an album that changed the cultural landscape, takes […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders Strong disagreement may be brewing at the Organization of American States (OAS) on how to respond to the ongoing, grave political and constitutional crisis in Haiti. Since January 2020, the Haitian president, Jovenel Moïse, has been ruling the country by decree without any legislative oversight. The mandates of the members of […]
By Walter Ewing, Immigration Impact President Biden revoked a proclamation issued by former President Trump in 2019 that required nearly all prospective immigrants to demonstrate that they would be covered by private health insurance or were wealthy enough not to need it. Those needing health insurance would have to be covered within 30 days of […]
WASHINGTON – A distinguished member of the Border Network for Human Rights (BNHR) board of directors, Pastor Michael Grady, will be testifying today at 10 a.m. ET before the House Committee on Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security about reducing gun violence in the United States. In addition to the BNHR board, Grady also serves as a pastor at […]
Contributions of African and Caribbean American Immigrant Communities to Municipal Elections
By Linda Nwoke Before COVID-19, New York City was a land of possibilities. A city of great attraction to people all over the world. In business, it is the world’s financial center; such representation and influence make it one of the top powerful cities in the world. New York City is a dynamic, upward, progressive […]
Law enforcement check and search migrants from Colombia after turning themselves over to authorities at the United States and Mexico border May 12, 2021 in Yuma, Arizona. (Shutterstock) By Rebekah Wolf, Immigration Impact One policy first created by the Trump administration is responsible for the greatest restriction on access to our immigration system for asylum […]
By PIX 11 Iconic civil rights leader Malcolm X’s life was cut short when he was gunned down 56 years ago inside the Audubon Ballroom in Washington Heights at just 39. He would have turned 96 years old Wednesday and to celebrate his life, legacy and ever-relevant message, his family is holding a free livestream […]
By Molly Jong-Fast, Vogue I have been thinking about the Pfizer COVID vaccine since August of 2020, when I became patient 1133 in the Pfizer trial. A lot has happened since then. I got the placebo in August, got the real vaccine in February, my husband got it in February, and my 17-year-old got it […]